Cava is set to open between 62 and 66 new US locations and expand to new states this year.
The Mediterranean Chipotle-style restaurant chain confirmed the openings would bring its store count to 367.
Cava has already opened 14 locations this year, its latest being in Marlton, New Jersey, on April 16.
The company has remained tight-lipped on its openings, but a spokesperson told DailyMail.com the chain will expand to Michigan for the first time and add more restaurants in Pennsylvania in 2025.
The chain already opened 58 restaurants last year, including its first locations in South Florida and Indiana.
By 2032, Cava hopes to be operating at least 1,000 restaurants.
The company will release more information on its restaurant openings on its website at a later date.
The news comes after Chipotle suffered a sales slump following its announcement it would open hundreds of new restaurants, including its first location in Mexico.
CAVA is set to open between 62 and 66 new US locations, including its first Michigan restaurant this year
The chain, which serves Mediterranean food, confirmed the openings would bring its store count to 367
The restaurant chain finished off 2024 on a high note after experiencing a significant sales boom.
Cava earned $954.3 million in revenue, a 35.1 percent increase compared to 2023.
‘We established Mediterranean as the next major cultural cuisine category, delivered a unique, compelling value proposition to our guests, and as a result, drove exceptional traffic growth,’ said CEO Brett Schulman.
‘In our first full fiscal year as a public company, Cava generated four consecutive quarters of free cash flow, and, throughout warm hospitality, delivered the human connection people are craving.’
Cava’s financial win was expected after Yelp named the chain the top fastest-growing fast food chain in the US.
Its stock price has also risen substantially in the last two years, and its value grew ahead of other popular destinations Sweetgreen and The Cheesecake Factory.
At this rate, analysts predict Cava’s revenue will grow 24.1 percent this year.
The chain also started the year strong by announcing its partnership with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas.
Analysts predict CAVA will experience a 24.1 percent revenue growth this year compared to its 2024 earnings
CAVA announced its partnership with Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas on January 7
Thomas believes the partnership is a ‘great fit’ and called Cava her ‘go-to for delicious meals.’
The collaboration also introduced three new limited-time items: the Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl, the Falafel Crunch Bowl, and the Garlic Chicken + Veggie Pita.
All items are still available at participating Cava restaurants nationwide.
The chain also debuted its limited-time Hot Harissa Pita Chips, which will be available until this summer.
‘With over 80 percent of Gen Z and Millennials choosing chips as their snack of choice, Cava couldn’t resist catering to its fans with a Greek twist on traditional North African harissa,’ a spokesperson told DailyMail.com.
‘These chips pack a vibrant punch—delivering bold, unexpected heat in every bite.’
Customers can also grab exclusive deals by becoming members of the Cava Rewards loyalty program.
New Cava restaurants open now
Durham, North Carolina: 8128 Renaissance Parkway, #114, Durham, NC 27713; Opened on Jan. 17Glen Allen, Virginia: 9964 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059; Opened on Jan. 18Ocala, Florida: 2800 SW College Road, Suite 101, Ocala, FL 34474; Opened on Jan. 31East Brunswick, New Jersey: 300 NJ-18, Unit #1, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (in Midstate Mall); Opened on Jan. 31Chelmsford, Massachusetts: 40 Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824; Opened on Feb. 21Union, New Jersey: 1235 W. Chestnut St., Suite G, Union, NJ, 07083; Opened on Feb. 28Palm Harbor, Florida: 33163 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, FL, 34684; Opened on March 6Lafayette, Louisiana: 4220 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508; Opened on March 14Fishers, Indiana: 11594 Whistle Drive, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46037; Opened on March 14New York, New York: 1535 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028; Opened on March 21New Orleans, Louisiana: 5001 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115; Opened on April 4Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts: 220 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467; Opened on April 4Leander, Texas: 128 South Brook Drive, Leander, TX 78641; Opened on April 11Marlton, New Jersey: 349 Route 70 West, Marlton, NJ 08053; Opened on April 16
SOURCE: USA Today
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