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Cava's pita chip fans have a spicy new option

Hot Harissa Pita Chips follow the wildly successful launch of Garlic Ranch chips last fall, as the Mediterranean fast casual expands its menu into North African flavor territory.

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Consumers see Cava as safe port in an inflation storm

As other limited-service brands struggle to maintain traffic, the fast-casual chain's year-end results demonstrated "strength and resilience."

The restaurant industry has long watched category-leading brands, like Chipotle, Panera and Starbucks. Now all eyes are on the fast-casual Mediterranean chain as it defines the next cultural cuisine niche.

The rollout of a new loyalty program and addictive Garlic Ranch Pita Chips helped boost traffic nearly 13% at the Mediterranean fast casual.

To get influencers' attention, the move comes with a new Garlic Ranch pita chips limited-time offer, and a harissa-spiked steak bowl.

For the second quarter, the Mediterranean chain reported industry-busting traffic growth of 9.5%. Why? It's perceived as a good value.

Consumer demand for protein is pushing steak to the center of the plate—and the salad bowl—in concepts where you’d least expect it.

The social media platform demonstrated its power in more ways than one this week, giving unexpected publicity to Cava's "love button" while putting Chipotle on the defensive.

The new steak protein will be offered at a premium price, but the chain's guests are showing resilience. They're trading down from casual dining and trading up from fast food.

The Mediterranean fast casual will debut Friday in Chicago, and the chain’s co-founder said it plans to open “a bunch” of restaurants to the Windy City and its suburbs.

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