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One NAYA restaurant nearly broke the bank. Now its founder wants 200

Mediterranean fast casual grew 16% last year, and NAYA’s founder is betting the boom can carry his Lebanese chain from 48 locations to 200.

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Cava CFO on growth, AI and why price hikes aren't on the agenda

Tricia Tolivar explains how Cava is scaling to new markets.

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MarketBeat Week in Review – 08/10 - 08/14

Stocks eye a third winning week as strong earnings from SoundHound, Albemarle and CAVA offset mixed results, with MarketBeat analysts covering NVIDIA, Lockheed Martin, GE Vernova and more.

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Washington man finds a bug crawling in his Cava bowl. Then he asks for free Cava for life: ‘Cook them, Nick!’

Cava chose the easiest response.

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CAVA Earnings: The Easiest Comp of the Year Meets a Tough Valuation

CAVA shares jumped 14% after Q2 2026 results beat estimates with 9% same-restaurant sales growth, though margins slipped and full-year guidance held steady, leaving valuation questions unresolved.

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Brinker International Stock Looks Tasty Trading at a Discount

Brinker International (EAT) demonstrates strong technical momentum, with a 40% gain over the past year. EAT trades at a trailing P/E of 22.18x, with revenue and earnings expected to grow 7.82% and 20.92% this year, respectively. Analyst sentiment is predominantly bullish, though valuation concerns persist. Despite valuation debates, EAT’s growth...

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Chicago woman orders $25 healthy Mediterranean bowl from Cava. Then she spots a ‘little antenna’: ‘Gotta start paying attention’

Cava responded to the incident.

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Panera founder and Cava chairman Ron Shaich bets $100 million on Level99, bringing the restaurant industry's playbook to entertainment

Act III Holdings doubles its stake in Level99 after the Disney Springs opening, betting restaurant-industry category discipline can build a dominant player in entertainment.

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Jersey Mike's IPO valuation could reach eight times Sweetgreen's market cap

Jersey Mike’s is targeting a valuation that would rank among the largest recent restaurant IPOs, highlighting the premium investors are placing on fast-growing, asset-light franchise businesses.

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Gen Z calls it 'slop'—but they're fast casual's most loyal (and demanding) customers

A new survey finds Gen Z eats fast casual more than any other generation—and holds it to higher food safety standards than anyone else.

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Cava set to open 75 fast-casual eateries across the nation as it goes on a hiring blitz

The expansion relies heavily on a newly created assistant general manager role to stabilize daily operations

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CAVA Group’s Stock Looks Delicious After Strong Earnings

CAVA stock surged after the company posted strong Q1 earnings, raised guidance, and delivered impressive same-store sales growth despite valuation concerns

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CAVA Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with executives pointing to traffic gains, new restaurant performance and continued demand for Mediterranean cuisine as key drivers of growth. On the company’s earnings call, Co-Founder and CEO Brett Schulman said CAVA “further soli

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Shake Shack Stock Gets Shaken After Earnings Miss

Shake Shack stock plunged after weak earnings, but Wall Street still sees upside as the company pushes ahead with expansion plans.

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9 Fast-Casual Food Trends That Will Change How You Dine Out

The middle ground of the restaurant industry is currently undergoing a massive evolution. Fast-casual dining, the space occupied by brands like Chipotle, Panera, and CAVA, is no longer just about getting a quick salad or burrito. Driven by rising labor costs and the massive shift toward digital ordering, these restaurants…

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Cava Says It Is a Winner in a K-Shaped Economy. Does That Make CAVA Stock a Buy Now?

CAVA stock soars post results as the company announces itself as a winner in a unique economic situation.

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2 Restaurant Stocks, 2 Earnings Beats, 2 Very Different Setups

Shake Shack and CAVA posted solid Q4 results, but the stocks have pulled back. Here's how their fundamentals compare heading into the rest of 2026.

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Cava, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle are finally realizing they need to look beyond the ‘slop bowl’

Wraps and protein are emerging as the next fast-food bandwagons.

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Cava Stock Jumps Into Overbought Territory. Is It Too Late to Buy CAVA Now?

CAVA stock soared on strong Q4 earnings that triggered a technical breakout. Here’s why Stifel sees CAVA shares pushing even higher through the remainder of 2026.

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Why Consumers Are Abandoning Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava

While consumers confront the affordability crisis, fast-casual chains are paying the price as customers seek out budget-friendly options.

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This Consumer Stock is Already in a Bear Market. Smart Money Sees 20% More Downside Ahead.

Our top chart strategist explains what today’s heavy options volume on CAVA stock is saying about the short-term forecast.

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Are These Beaten-Down Bottom 100 Stocks to Buy Ready to Rebound?

You know the markets are in a correction when 16 of the Bottom 100 Stocks to Buy have share prices over $10. Not all 16 beaten-down stocks are worth considering. These two might be. Here’s why.

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Cava’s CFO on sustaining growth and developing future leaders amid consumer strain

The company is keeping prices steady while investing in people, says Tricia Tolivar.

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Fast-Casual Chains Lose Their Bite: Chipotle, Sweetgreen And CAVA Feel Inflation Squeeze

Fast casual dining has hit a rough patch in recent years, with the pandemic-era boom wearing out amid growing inflationary pressures that are taking a toll on consumer spending.

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CAVA Stock Looking for Direction After Earnings Miss

CAVA stock dipped after a slight earnings miss, but valuation metrics and technicals suggest the fast-casual chain could be setting up for a rebound

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