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With beef inflation expected to stick around for the next few years, steakhouses and meat-focused concepts are creating strategies to manage sourcing and the menu. It's all about being flexible.
Because the fast-casual chain had already invested in increasing pay, they were ahead of the game when the labor crisis hit. As a result, Cava hasn't raised menu prices as much as peers, giving guests a strong perception of value.