CAVA (CAVA) COO exits as SVP steps in as interim operations chief

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CAVA Group, Inc. reported that its Chief Operations Officer, Jennifer Somers, has departed the company effective September 23, 2025. The company has begun a search for a permanent successor. During this transition period, Senior Vice President of Operations Jonathan Braatvedt will take on Ms. Somers’ responsibilities and serve as Interim Head of Operations.

The company stated that Ms. Somers’ departure qualifies as a Covered Termination without Cause under its Executive Severance Plan. As a result, she will receive severance benefits consistent with the terms and conditions of that plan, which the company has previously described in earlier disclosures.

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CAVA discloses COO departure with an interim leader in place.

CAVA Group, Inc. announced that Chief Operations Officer Jennifer Somers has left the company effective September 23, 2025. Operational leadership responsibilities will temporarily shift to Senior Vice President of Operations Jonathan Braatvedt, who will serve as Interim Head of Operations while a search for a permanent successor is underway.

The company states that Ms. Somers’ exit is treated as a Covered Termination without Cause under its Executive Severance Plan. This triggers severance benefits in line with previously disclosed plan terms, indicating the company is following an established framework rather than a bespoke arrangement. From a governance perspective, the presence of an interim leader and an active search process suggests an organized transition, though the long-term impact will depend on the eventual permanent hire.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 23, 2025

CAVA Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-41721			47-3426661
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14 Ridge Square NW, Suite 500

Washington, DC 20016

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

CAVA

New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02    Departure of Certain Directors or Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 23, 2025, CAVA Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the departure of Jennifer Somers, the Company’s Chief Operations Officer, effective as of such date. The Company has initiated a search to identify a successor. In the interim, Jonathan Braatvedt, SVP of Operations, will temporarily assume Ms. Somers’ responsibilities and serve as Interim Head of Operations. The Company thanks Ms. Somers for her services and wishes her success in her future endeavors.

In connection with the departure of Ms. Somers, which constitutes a Covered Termination without Cause under the Company’s Executive Severance Plan (the “Plan”), the Company has agreed to pay Ms. Somers the severance benefits consistent with the terms and subject to the conditions provided in the Plan, as previously disclosed.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this report:

Exhibit No.						Description
104						The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 26, 2025						CAVA Group, Inc.
						By:			/s/ Tricia Tolivar
						Name:			Tricia Tolivar
						Title:			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership change did CAVA (CAVA) report?

CAVA Group, Inc. reported that its Chief Operations Officer, Jennifer Somers, has departed the company effective September 23, 2025.

Who will lead operations at CAVA (CAVA) after the COO departure?

Senior Vice President of Operations Jonathan Braatvedt will temporarily assume Jennifer Somers’ responsibilities and serve as Interim Head of Operations.

How is Jennifer Somers’ departure classified under CAVA (CAVA)’s policies?

Her departure is treated as a Covered Termination without Cause under CAVA’s Executive Severance Plan.

Will Jennifer Somers receive severance from CAVA (CAVA)?

Yes. CAVA has agreed to pay severance benefits to Jennifer Somers in line with the terms and conditions of its Executive Severance Plan, as previously disclosed.

Is CAVA (CAVA) searching for a new Chief Operations Officer?

Yes. CAVA stated that it has initiated a search to identify a successor following the departure of its Chief Operations Officer.

What form did CAVA (CAVA) use to report the COO departure?

CAVA disclosed the departure of its Chief Operations Officer in a Form 8-K filed under the item covering departures and appointments of certain officers and directors.