The combination of strong revenue growth, margin expansion, and aggressive 2026 expansion plans suggests CAVA is gaining market share in the fast-casual segment. Traders should monitor same-restaurant sales trends and margin performance as the company scales, as these will be key indicators of sustainable growth.
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Executive Summary
CAVA reported strong fiscal 2025 results with 22.5% revenue growth to $1.17 billion, driven by 72 net new restaurant openings and 4.0% same-restaurant sales growth. Full-year adjusted EBITDA increased 21.0% to $152.8 million. The company raised its 2026 guidance, forecasting 3.0%-5.0% same-restaurant sales growth and adjusted EBITDA of $176-$184 million, indicating continued expansion and operational momentum.
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Key Facts
- Fiscal 2025 revenue grew 22.5% year-over-year to $1.169 billion
- 72 net new restaurants opened in 2025, bringing total to 439 locations
- Same-restaurant sales increased 4.0% for the full year
- Adjusted EBITDA grew 21.0% to $152.8 million
- 2026 guidance calls for 74-76 net new openings and 3.0%-5.0% same-restaurant sales growth
- Restaurant-level profit margin was 24.4% for fiscal 2025
Financial Impact
Revenue increased by $215 million year-over-year with adjusted EBITDA up $26.5 million
Segment Breakdown
| Segment | Revenue | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| CAVA | $1.2B | +22.5% |
Risk Factors
- Restaurant-level profit margin decreased 60 basis points year-over-year due to higher food costs and wage investments
- Fourth quarter same-restaurant sales growth slowed to 0.5% with guest traffic down 1.4%
- Increased pre-opening costs could pressure near-term profitability
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001628280-26-011087 |
| Document: cava-20260224.htm | 0001628280-26-011087 |
| Document: 0001628280-26-011087-index-headers.html | 0001628280-26-011087 |
| Document: 0001628280-26-011087-index.html | 0001628280-26-011087 |
| Document: 0001628280-26-011087.txt | 0001628280-26-011087 |
| CONTEXT: Previous Earnings (2026-02-24) | 0001628280-26-011087 |
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