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Reported directly by CAVA Group in its filing.
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The source filing: CAVA Group’s 10-Q, filed May 20, 2026.
- Filed
- May 19, 2026, 2:07 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001628280-26-036625
| CAVA GROUP, INC. / UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS / (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Sixteen Weeks Ended / April 19,2026 | April 20,2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating expenses: | ||
| Restaurant operating expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization) | ||
| Food, beverage, and packaging | 127,678 | 97,559 |
| Labor | 111,551 | 84,562 |
| Occupancy | 29,857 | 24,408 |
| Other operating expenses | 57,992 | 41,234 |
| Total restaurant operating expenses | 327,078 | 247,763 |
| General and administrative expenses | 51,590 | 41,394 |
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
FAQ
- What is CAVA Group's labor?
- CAVA Group (CAVA) reported labor of $111.55M in Q2 2026.
- How has CAVA Group's labor changed year-over-year?
- CAVA Group's labor increased by 31.9% year-over-year, from $84.56M to $111.55M.
- What is the long-term trend for CAVA Group's labor?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), CAVA Group's labor has grown at a 28.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $143.4M to $301.86M.
- What does labor mean?
- This represents the total compensation, including wages, benefits, and payroll taxes, paid to restaurant-level employees involved in food preparation and service. It is a primary operating expense that reflects the company's ability to manage staffing levels relative to store traffic.
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