What Cava's latest 10-Q says: 12 signals

Cava filed its latest 10-Q with the SEC on Aug 11, 2026. It discusses capacity constraint, capex increase and channel shift.

Public (CAVA)Restaurants1,001 to 5,000 employeescava.comLinkedIn

Filed: Aug 11, 2026
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What Cava's 10-Q filings say

10-Q
Filed Aug 11, 2026 · 12 signals
SEC EDGAR
- Market expansionPositive
  CAVA accelerates growth with 109 new restaurants, driving pre-opening costs up 34.7% to $12.9M.
  CAVA's rapid expansion is driving significant capital expenditure and operational complexity.
  $12.9M
  Year-to-date pre-opening costs
  34.7%
  Increase in pre-opening costs year-over-year
- Supply chain disruptionNegative
  CAVA revenue 'adversely impacted' by broader food safety scare in Q3 2026
  A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce, while not implicating CAVA's supply chain, has negatively impacted revenue due to broader consumer concerns.
- Capex increasePositive
  CAVA accelerates expansion with 109 new restaurants and increased technology investments.
  The company is heavily investing in growth, evidenced by a 34.7% rise in pre-opening costs and increased capital expenditures for new locations and technology improvements.
  $3.3M
  Increase in pre-opening costs YTD
  34.7%
  Increase in pre-opening costs YTD
- Margin pressureNegative
  CAVA's margins are pressured by rising labor wages, food input costs, and delivery fees.
  Despite strong sales, restaurant-level profit margin is being squeezed by multiple factors, including a ~3% increase in average hourly wages, higher food costs from new menu items, and a growing mix of expensive third-party delivery.
  3%
  increase in average hourly wages
- Platform strategyNegative
  CAVA's digital expansion is hampered by rising costs from third-party delivery platforms.
  The company's reliance on third-party marketplaces for its digital growth is increasing operating expenses and squeezing margins.
  digitaldelivery
- Capacity constraintPositive
  CAVA's rapid expansion includes 109 new restaurants to support increased volumes
  The company is undergoing aggressive expansion, with 109 new restaurants contributing to a $137.7M revenue increase.
  $137.7M
  Revenue increase from 109 new restaurant openings
- Logistics challengeNegative
  CAVA's margins are being squeezed by increasing third-party delivery costs
  Operating expenses are rising as a percentage of revenue due to a higher mix of third-party delivery.
- Goodwill impairmentNegative
  CAVA reports $3.9M in asset impairment charges year-to-date, signaling underperforming locations.
  The company recorded a 44% year-over-year increase in impairment and asset disposal costs, totaling $3.9 million for the first 28 weeks of 2026.
  $3.9M
  Impairment and asset disposal costs for the 28 weeks ended July 12, 2026
  44%
  YoY increase in impairment and asset disposal costs YTD
- Channel shiftNeutral
  Growing reliance on third-party delivery increases CAVA's operating expenses.
  The company's shift towards digital channels includes a growing volume of orders from third-party delivery services, which is directly increasing operating expenses as a percentage of revenue.
- Product launchNeutral
  CAVA's new Pomegranate Glazed Salmon launch is increasing food input costs.
  The introduction of a new premium menu item on April 20, 2026, is putting pressure on food cost margins.

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10-QFiled May 19, 2026 · 10 signalsSEC EDGAR

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Cava earnings headlines

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Earnings call headlines
Call date	Period	What the company said
Nov 4, 2025	Q3 FY2025	Committing to at least 16% unit growth and 70 new restaurants in 2025.The company is aggressively expanding its physical footprint, with a healthy 2026 real estate pipeline and a target of 68-70 new stores this year. This rapid growth creates significant opportunities for vendors in construction, real estate, equipment, and local marketing.
Nov 4, 2025	Q3 FY2025	Launching new AGM program, plans to externally source 30% of new leaders.To support rapid store growth, the company is creating a new Assistant General Manager role and explicitly stated it will hire 30% of this leadership pipeline externally. This creates immediate opportunities for recruiting firms, hiring platforms, and HR technology vendors.
Nov 4, 2025	Q3 FY2025	Budgeting $18-19M for increased pre-opening costs to support store expansion.The company is increasing its budget for pre-opening expenses due to the high volume of new restaurants and investments in a better opening experience. This dedicated budget covers services and equipment needed to get new locations operational.
Nov 4, 2025	Q3 FY2025	Launching new AGM program; needs to externally source 30% of future GMsThe company is launching a new Assistant General Manager program to build a leadership pipeline for its rapid expansion, but explicitly states 30% of future leaders will need to be sourced externally. This creates a significant opportunity for recruiting services, HR technology, and leadership development/training platforms.
Nov 4, 2025	Q3 FY2025	CEO "doubling down" on exceptional guest experience to combat macro pressuresLeadership is prioritizing operational excellence and superior hospitality as a key strategy to drive traffic in a tough consumer environment. This signals a willingness to invest in training, technology, and services that enhance the customer experience and create a competitive advantage beyond price.
Nov 4, 2025	Q3 FY2025	Expanding loyalty program with new tiers to leverage first-party data.CAVA is enhancing its rapidly growing loyalty program to better influence customer behavior, drive trial of new items, and increase visit frequency. This focus on their 'powerful first-party data tool' indicates investment in CRM, data analytics, and marketing automation.

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Questions about Cava 10-Q

When did Cava file its latest 10-Q?

Cava filed its latest 10-Q on Aug 11, 2026. The one before it was filed on May 19, 2026.

What did Cava disclose in its latest 10-Q?

From the filing dated Aug 11, 2026: CAVA accelerates growth with 109 new restaurants, driving pre-opening costs up 34.7% to $12.9M.

What did Cava say on its recent earnings calls?

Q3 FY2025: Committing to at least 16% unit growth and 70 new restaurants in 2025. (dated Nov 4, 2025).

Where can I read Cava's 10-Q filing?

The full filing is on SEC EDGAR: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1639438/000162828026055864/cava-20260712.htm. This page summarizes what the filing says and links to it.

Source. Quarterly reports (Form 10-Q) filed with the SEC. Every card links to the filing on EDGAR.

Method. Insights are extracted from the filing text and grouped by category. Numbers are quoted from the filing.

Data as of Sep 30, 2026.

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