Cava projects annual sales growth above estimates as healthy menu options drive demand
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CAVA Group, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it expects annual same-store sales to exceed Wall Street expectations, following a surprise rise in quarterly same-store sales. The positive outlook for the US 
US based Mediterranean chain sent its shares climbing approximately 8% in extended trading today, February 24, 2026.
US based Mediterranean chain sent its shares climbing approximately 8% in extended trading today, February 24, 2026.The company issued guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting same-restaurant sales growth between 3% and 5%. This forecast sits above the average analyst estimate of 3.16%, according to LSEG data. Chief Executive Officer Brett Schulman indicated that resilient demand for the company's Mediterranean bowls continues to underpin the growth outlook, even as the broader industry faces a shifting economic landscape.
