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CAVA Plans 75+ New Restaurants in 2026

By BrandmarchJun 11, 20261 min read

CAVA expects to open more than 75 new restaurants and hire approximately 2,500 employees in 2026 as it continues to expand its national footprint.

The Mediterranean fast-casual chain remains one of the most active growth concepts in the restaurant sector, with new locations planned across a variety of suburban, urban, and mixed-use retail environments.

For landlords and brokers, the announcement is another indication that established fast-casual brands continue to drive leasing activity in high-traffic retail corridors.

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Cava will hire over 2K employees, open 75 units in 2026The chain has already hired 150 assistant general managers as part of its Flavor Your Future platform to develop a deep bench of future general managers.

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Sources: Cava will hire over 2K employees, open 75 units in 2026