CAVA Group, Inc. operates as a Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand in the United States. The company's core business model centers on company-owned restaurants that offer customizable meals, including bowls, pitas, and salads. CAVA's menu is designed to appeal to a wide range of dietary preferences, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto. The company operates a multi-channel business model that encompasses in-restaurant dining, digital ordering, delivery, and catering. Restaurant operations are the primary driver of the business, accounting for over 95% of total revenues.
Beyond its physical restaurant locations, CAVA has a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) segment. The company produces and distributes a signature line of Mediterranean dips, spreads, and dressings—such as hummus, tzatziki, and harissa—which are sold in grocery stores and supermarkets nationwide. This CPG business provides an additional revenue stream and increases brand awareness. Geographically, CAVA operates hundreds of locations across more than two dozen U.S. states and the District of Columbia, with a strategic focus on expanding its footprint into new suburban and high-growth markets. The company's competitive position is strengthened by its robust digital sales mix, strong restaurant-level profit margins, and its position as the largest operator in the U.S. Mediterranean fast-casual dining category following its 2018 acquisition and subsequent conversion of Zoës Kitchen locations.
