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Food

Lemons, salt and patience flavor Cava’s newest bowl

 By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 20, 2021

The chef-curated Lemon Chicken Bowl has culinary roots in the Levant region of the Mediterranean, with preserved lemons a key ingredient.

Financing

Here’s how Cava plans to spend its $190M investment

 By Heather Lalley on May 05, 2021

Here’s how Cava plans to spend its $190 million investment.

Financing

Cava nabs a $190 million investment

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2021

The parent of Mediterranean brands Cava and Zoes Kitchen will use a $190 million investment to fuel expansion on several fronts.

Technology

Cava’s new app hopes to mimic the in-restaurant experience

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 18, 2020

The fast casual’s redesigned app was created to “balance speed and joy,” Cava’s CEO said.

Food

Cava adds high-protein, lower-carb rice option

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 09, 2020

The Mediterranean chain is the first national restaurant operator to offer RightRice, which is made with lentils, chickpeas, green peas and a small amount of rice.

Food

Launches of LTOs and new menu items accelerate

By Patricia Cobe on May 26, 2020

The pace of menu development is picking up as stay-at-home orders lift.

Financing

Cava Group raises another $40M

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2019

The owner of Cava Grill and Zoes Kitchen closed on its latest fundraising round last month.

Operations

Cava is testing car-pickup model

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 21, 2019

The fast-growing Mediterranean fast casual is allowing customers who place digital orders to drive up to a designated window to get their food.

Topics

Relations sour between Panera and Ron Shaich

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 21, 2019

Shaich’s new investment firm is suing the bakery-cafe chain over a recruitment agreement.

Financing

Cava’s purchase of Zoes Kitchen becomes official

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 21, 2018

The $300M deal, funded largely by former Panera Bread CEO Ron Shaich’s group, creates a Mediterranean fast-casual brand with more than 300 units.

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