CAVA reports Q1 2026 revenue growth of 32.2% with same-store sales up 9.7%

CAVA Group posted first quarter 2026 revenue of $434.4 million, up 32.2% year-over-year, driven by 20 net new restaurant openings and 9.7% same-restaurant sales growth including 6.8% traffic increases. The company achieved a 25.1% restaurant-level profit margin and opened locations in new Midwest markets, demonstrating operational strength amid macroeconomic uncertainty.