The Motley Fool··Bryan WhiteCava's 1,000-Restaurant Dream Faces Reality Check: Is 185x Earnings Justified?
Cava trades at 185x earnings based on ambitious growth plans, but Q4 2025 saw same-store sales slow to 0.5% and margins compress as costs outpace revenue. Earnings expected to decline in 2026 despite expansion.
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