CAVA CAVA Group (CAVA) Q2 FY26 earnings call
CAVA Group delivered robust Q2 FY26 results, showcasing strong revenue and same-restaurant sales growth, fueled by successful new unit openings and the continued appeal of its Mediterranean cuisine. Despite navigating industry-wide food safety concerns and macroeconomic uncertainties, the company remains focused on long-term strategic investments in its people, operations, and guest experience, reinforcing confidence in its unit economics and future expansion.
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CAVA operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Dec 2025 Q4 FY25 | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | This call Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 439During the fourth quarter, we opened 24 net new restaurants, ending the year with 439 locations across 28 states and the District of Columbia.Source: earnings call transcript | 459Our first quarter highlights include a 32.2% increase in CAVA revenue, same-restaurant sales of 9.7% driven by 6.8% traffic, 20 net new restaurants, ending the quarter with 459 restaurants, a 20.2% increase year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA of $61.7 million a 37.6% increase over the first quarter of 2025, net income of $23.6 million and $15.5 million in free cash flow.Source: earnings call transcript | 476Our second quarter financial highlights include a 31.3% increase in CAVA revenue, same restaurant sales of 9%, driven by 5.3% traffic, 17 net new restaurants, ending the quarter with 476 restaurants, a 19.6% increase year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA of $54.7 million, a 30% increase over the second quarter of 2025, net income of $23 million and $44.8 million in year-to-date free cash flow.Source: earnings call transcript | +3.7% |
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