CAVA Group, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $272.8 million, representing a 21.2% increase year-over-year. Full year 2025 revenue surpassed $1 billion. Fourth quarter same-restaurant sales increased 0.5%, while full year same-restaurant sales grew 4%. The company delivered a fourth quarter restaurant level profit margin of 21.4%, adjusted EBITDA of $25.8 million, and net income of $4.9 million. For the full year, CAVA generated $152.8 million in adjusted EBITDA, $63.7 million in net income, $26.1 million in free cash flow, and diluted EPS of $0.54 per share....
During the year, CAVA opened 72 net new restaurants, ending 2025 with 439 locations. Key operational updates included the completion of the TurboChef oven rollout across all restaurants and the expansion of the "kitchen display screen system," which is now live in 370 locations. To deepen guest relationships, the company evolved its loyalty program with tiered status levels, including a new invite-only tier named "Oasis". Additionally, CAVA focused on team member development by launching the "Flavor Year Future" program and creating the Assistant General Manager role, with 60% of these new positions already filled. The company also announced the appointment of Doug Thompson as Chief Operations Officer.
Looking ahead to the full year 2026, CAVA's forward guidance projects 74 to 76 net new restaurant openings and same-restaurant sales growth of 3% to 5%. Management expects a restaurant level profit margin between 23.7% and 24.2%, and adjusted EBITDA between $176 million and $184 million. On the culinary front, the company brought back its "roasted white sweet potato" and introduced "Power greens," "Tangerine Apple juice," and a "Sumac Onion Peter Chip". Furthermore, CAVA announced plans to launch its first-ever seafood offering, salmon, towards the end of the first quarter.