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Operations

Consumers see Cava as safe port in an inflation storm

 By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 26, 2025

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

Operations

Cava's CEO: Here's how we'll remain best in breed

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 13, 2024

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.

Operations

Cava remains industry outlier with double-digit traffic gains

By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 12, 2024

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

Marketing

Cava rolls out a new-and-improved loyalty program

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 03, 2024

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

Financing

Inflation-weary consumers are trading down, up and over to Cava

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 22, 2024

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

Food

All of a sudden, fast casuals are staking a claim on steak

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 21, 2024

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.

Marketing

For fast-casual chains, TikTok creates both love and headaches

By Lisa Jennings on May 30, 2024

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.

Operations

Cava expects a late-day sales boost with its new grilled steak

By Lisa Jennings on May 28, 2024

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.

Operations

Cava is ready to bring its bowls to the Midwest

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 25, 2024

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.

Leadership

The 2024 Pacesetter Award goes to: Cava

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 14, 2024

The newly public fast-casual chain Cava has carved out a sweet spot with a fresh and healthful Mediterranean menu with broad appeal. The brand was honored at the Restaurant Leadership Conference in Phoenix on Sunday.

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