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CAVA Group, Inc. reports developments tied to its Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, including earnings releases, restaurant-level performance, same-restaurant sales, new unit growth and market expansion. The company operates company-owned CAVA restaurants and also has a CAVA Foods business that produces dips, spreads and certain dressing bases for restaurants and consumer packaged goods sales.
Company updates also include menu additions built around Mediterranean ingredients, digital order pick-up and delivery features at new restaurants, leadership appointments, board succession and other public-company governance matters. Recurring developments center on the restaurant base, food offerings and operating infrastructure within the limited-service restaurant and health-and-wellness food categories.
CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) reported fiscal second quarter 2026 revenue of $368.4 million, up about 31% year over year, driven by 9.0% Same Restaurant Sales growth, including 5.3% guest traffic growth. The company opened 17 net new CAVA restaurants, ending the period with 476 locations, a 19.6% increase from the prior year.
CAVA restaurant-level profit was $93.8 million with a 25.7% margin, down 60 basis points, reflecting higher salmon launch input costs, greater third-party delivery mix, and wage investments. Net income rose to $23.0 million (6.2% of revenue) and Adjusted EBITDA increased 30.0% to $54.7 million. Cash and cash equivalents reached $322.8 million. CAVA reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance, including 75–77 net new openings, Same Restaurant Sales growth of 4.5–6.5%, restaurant-level margin of 23.7–24.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $181–191 million.
CAVA (NYSE: CAVA) announced that Amiee Bayer-Thomas, Chief Retail Officer of Ulta Beauty, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective July 29. Bayer-Thomas brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in specialty and department-store retail across operations, supply chain, talent development and real estate.
According to CAVA, she currently oversees store and services operations for over 1,500 Ulta Beauty locations and more than 60,000 associates, along with real estate growth, store design and loss prevention. Her background includes prior leadership roles at JCPenney and Limited Brands and board service at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.
CAVA (NYSE: CAVA) will host a conference call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results and provide a business update. A press release with the results will be issued at approximately 4:10 PM Eastern Time the same day.
The call will be webcast live on CAVA’s investor relations website at investor.cava.com, where a recorded webcast will be available shortly after the call and remain accessible for up to one year.
CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) launched a Mediterranean Summer Supper Series with Airbnb Experiences, a three-part dining program across Los Angeles, New York, and a fan-voted city. Events feature themed communal tables, seasonal menus, and special hosts. On June 21, CAVA Rewards members receive free pita chips, including new Sumac Sour Cream & Onion.
CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) plans to hire over 2,500 new team members in 2026 while expecting to open more than 75 new restaurants across the U.S. The new “Flavor Your Future” platform emphasizes internal promotions, leadership development, equity incentives for General Managers, and expanded benefits supporting employees’ health, finances, education, families, and wellness.
CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) released its 2025 Impact Update, highlighting a milestone year with revenue surpassing $1 billion and 72 net new restaurants opened.
Key initiatives include the new Flavor Your Future people platform, over $1 million in community donations, 3,500+ team member promotions, and expanded sustainability efforts.
CAVA (NYSE: CAVA) has opened a new 3,660-square-foot restaurant at 1370 Polaris Pkwy in Columbus, Ohio, featuring dine-in, patio seating, digital order pickup, and delivery. Guests can customize Mediterranean bowls and pitas from billions of combinations, including the new Glazed Salmon option.
The Polaris Pkwy opening follows recent launches in Hilliard and Cincinnati, supporting CAVA’s goal of at least 1,000 restaurants by 2032. Now in 29 states and DC, CAVA expects to reach its 500th location this year. The restaurant will employ 25–40 local team members and supports community causes through its donation programs.
CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) reported fiscal Q1 2026 revenue of $434.4 million, up 32.2% year over year, with same restaurant sales up 9.7% and guest traffic up 6.8%. The company opened 20 net new restaurants, reaching 459 locations, and delivered restaurant-level profit margin of 25.1%.
Net income was $23.6 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 37.6% to $61.7 million. CAVA updated full-year 2026 guidance, raising targets for same restaurant sales, net new openings, and Adjusted EBITDA, while increasing expected pre-opening costs.
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CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) announced that longtime director Karen Kochevar will retire from the board and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. Her retirement concludes ten years of service, spanning the company's transition from private to public ownership.
The company described the move as consistent with ongoing board succession planning and thanked her for contributions during a period of substantial growth.