Cava Group Sales Jump 20 Percent
Cava Group (NYSE:CAVA), a fast-casual restaurant operator focused on Mediterranean cuisine, released its results on August 12, 2025. The most significant news was a slowdown in same restaurant sales growth and a rare revenue miss, with reported revenue (GAAP) at $278.2 million compared to analyst estimates of $285.45 million. While that figure still represented a 20.3% increase in GAAP revenue from the previous year, it marked a change from the company's usual results trajectory. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.16. Overall, the period showed continued expansion and strong margins, but highlighted a deceleration in sales growth, with CAVA forecasting 6.0% to 8.0% same restaurant sales growth for the year and prompted a reduction in guidance for same restaurant sales growth to 4.0% to 6.0%.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Cava Group operates a network of fast-casual restaurants specializing in Mediterranean-inspired dishes, focusing on customizable bowls, pitas, and salads. The brand is recognized for its health-forward menu and for emphasizing high-quality, fresh ingredients, offering options tailored to a variety of dietary preferences.
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