Key Takeaways CAVA opened 15 net new restaurants in Q1, growing its footprint by 18.3% year over year to 382 locations. New stores are outperforming on sales and margins, while mature units boast AUVs above $4M and 30% margins. Operational upgrades like AI-enabled kitchens and optimized labor are boosting efficiency.CAVA Group (CAVA) is leaving no stone unturned to expand its footprint. The company continues to prove that the Mediterranean-forward fast-casual model is more than a trend, it is a scalable, ...