CAVA Group: Expansion Remains On Track As Comps Improve
CAVA Group maintains aggressive expansion, targeting 75–77 new locations in 2026 and leveraging leadership development and technology initiatives. Q1 2026 delivered 32.2% revenue growth, 9.7% same-store sales growth, and a 25.1% restaurant-level profit margin, outpacing rising expenses. Management's insider buying and enhanced guidance for store openings and adjusted EBITDA reinforce confidence in CAVA's long-term growth trajectory.