CAVA Group, Inc. filings document the governance, operating and financing disclosures of a public Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant company. Form 8-K reports include quarterly and annual financial results, restaurant revenue and performance measures, leadership changes, board succession matters and material agreements.
The company’s proxy materials describe board elections, shareholder voting matters, executive compensation, equity awards and related governance policies. Other filings disclose credit facility amendments, revolving borrowing terms, subsidiary guarantees, collateral arrangements, covenants and default provisions, along with the formal exhibits that define those obligations.
A holder of CAVA (symbol CAVA) common stock has filed a notice to sell shares under Rule 144. The filing covers 2,204 shares of common stock to be sold through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services on the NYSE, with an indicated aggregate market value of 152,186.2. The filing notes that 115,659,969 shares of this class of common stock were outstanding.
The securities to be sold were acquired as restricted stock units vesting under a registered plan, with 4,815 units vesting on 01/20/2026 as compensation from the issuer, and the same date shown as the payment date.
CAVA has a shareholder filing a notice to sell company stock under Rule 144. The filing indicates plans to sell 21,650 shares of common stock through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC on 01/21/2026, with an indicated aggregate market value of $1,494,932.50. The filing also notes that 42,918 common shares were acquired on 01/20/2026 as restricted stock units vesting under a registered compensation plan. Shares outstanding were 115,986,120 common shares at the time referenced, which is a baseline figure, not the amount being sold.
A holder of CAVA common stock has filed a Form 144 for a planned sale of 1,702 shares on the NYSE around 01/21/2026. The sale is to be executed through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Executive Financial Services and is valued at about $117,523.10, compared with 115,986,120 shares outstanding.
The securities to be sold come from restricted stock units that vested under a registered compensation plan. On 01/20/2026, the filer acquired 3,507 common shares as compensation when these RSUs vested, and is now planning to sell a portion of those shares.
Cava Group Inc. insider plans a small stock sale under Rule 144. Kenneth Robert Bertram filed a notice to sell 1,074 shares of Cava common stock through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC on or about 01/21/2026 on the NYSE, with an aggregate market value of $74,159.70. The shares to be sold come from restricted stock units that vested on 01/20/2026 as compensation, when 3,102 common shares were acquired from the issuer under a registered plan. The filing also notes a prior sale of 3,788 common shares on 11/26/2025 for gross proceeds of $192,051.60. Cava had 115,986,120 common shares outstanding, which provides context for the relatively small size of these transactions.
CAVA Group, Inc. has appointed Douglas W. Thompson, age 62, as Chief Operations Officer, effective March 2, 2026. He will oversee restaurant operations and field teams and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Brett Schulman. Thompson brings extensive restaurant leadership experience, including serving as CEO of Tumble 22 Texas Chicken Joint since October 2022 and prior senior operating roles at Texas Roadhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Outback Steakhouse.
Under his offer letter, Thompson will receive an annual base salary of $550,000 and a target annual cash bonus equal to 75% of base salary, based on goals and performance metrics set by the Board or its Compensation Committee. Starting in fiscal 2027, he will be eligible for annual equity awards with a grant date value of about $1,200,000, expected to vest over four years at 25% per year. He will also receive a one-time time-based restricted stock unit grant valued at about $500,000, vesting over four years, and a $200,000 relocation/sign-on bonus, and will participate in the company’s Executive Severance Plan.
CAVA Group, Inc. reported that its CLO and Secretary, Kenneth Robert Bertram, acquired additional common stock through the company’s 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On 12/15/2025 he purchased 47 shares of common stock at 45.18 per share, in a transaction described as exempt under Rule 16b-3 for the ESPP purchase period from June 16, 2025 through December 14, 2025.
After this purchase, he beneficially owned 51,190 shares of CAVA common stock directly, which includes unvested restricted stock units. He also reported indirect ownership of 1,500 shares held by his spouse and 195 shares held by his daughter.
CAVA Group, Inc. reported an insider stock sale by its Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. On 11/26/2025, the executive sold 3,788 shares of CAVA common stock at $50.7 per share. After this transaction, the executive directly holds 51,143 shares of common stock, which includes unvested restricted stock units. In addition, there are 1,500 shares held by the executive’s spouse and 195 shares held by the executive’s daughter, for which the executive disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
Capital Research Global Investors filed a Schedule 13G reporting passive beneficial ownership in CAVA Group, Inc. common stock. The firm reports beneficial ownership of 6,634,866 shares, representing 5.7% of the class, based on 115,954,290 shares believed outstanding. The date of event triggering the filing is 09/30/2025.
CRGI reports sole voting power over 6,628,039 shares and sole dispositive power over 6,634,866 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
CAVA Group (CAVA) reported insider activity on Form 4 by a reporting person who is a Director and the company’s CEO and President. On 11/10/2025, the insider exercised stock options for 22,650 shares at $7.56 and 14,007 shares at $2.94 (transaction code M), increasing directly held common stock to 828,975 shares (includes unvested RSUs).
On 11/12/2025, an indirect purchase of 150 shares at $48.98 was reported under “By Daughter.” Additional indirect holdings are listed as 57,495 shares “By Spouse” and 682,710 shares “By LLC.” The options exercised were fully vested and exercisable as of the transaction date; one option grant now shows a remaining balance of 349,921 derivative securities, while another shows 0 remaining.
Prudential Financial, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of CAVA Group, Inc. common stock. The filing shows 18,793 shares beneficially owned as of the event date 09/30/2025.
Prudential reports shared voting power: 18,793 and shared dispositive power: 18,793, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing affirms ownership of 5 percent or less of the class and certifies the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course, not to change or influence control. Subsidiary allocations include The Prudential Insurance Company of America 7,006 shares, Jennison Associates LLC 3,347 shares, and PGIM Quantitative Solutions LLC 8,440 shares.