CAVA Sets Out to Hire 2,500+ Team Members in 2026

CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), today announced a significant expansion of its workforce and career development initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to build meaningful, long-term careers in Mediterranean hospitality through its new Flavor Your Future platform.

CAVA is doubling down on creating clear pathways for growth, investing in leadership development, and expanding opportunities for team members across the country. In 2026, the company plans to hire more than 2,500 new team members while expecting to open over 75 new restaurants, bringing purposeful job opportunities to the communities it serves.

"The most rewarding part of our growth is seeing our team members grow alongside the company," said Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA. “Whether someone is stepping into a leadership role or just getting started, we want CAVA to be a place where they can build a future they're proud of."

New Roles Designed for Growth

A key milestone within the “Flavor Your Future” platform is the recent launch of CAVA’s new Assistant General Manager (AGM) role, designed to build a deeper bench of role-ready leaders to support the company’s rapid growth. The company set out to fill more than 150 AGM roles this year and has already surpassed this goal. This added layer of leadership will strengthen day-to-day operations, accelerate the development of future leaders, and help build more sustainable restaurant teams over time.

Investing in Growth from Within

CAVA continues to prioritize internal mobility and leadership development:

• 3,500+ restaurant team members celebrated advancements and promotions in 2025.
• 60% of Assistant General Managers (AGMs) have been promoted from within since the role launched in December 2025.

CAVA is expanding how it recognizes and rewards its leaders through new performance and equity-based incentives. In addition, all General Managers are now eligible for long-term incentive (LTI) equity grants, giving them a direct stake in the company’s success, while additional incentives tied to GM hiring and promotion performance further align leadership growth with overall business impact.

“We’re in an exciting season of growth at CAVA as we continue expanding our Mediterranean way to more guests and communities across the country,” said Doug Thompson, Chief Operating Officer at CAVA. “Our company's growth is only possible with our team members' growth. Through meaningful opportunities to develop, lead and build lasting careers, investing in our people isn’t separate from our success -- it’s what drives it.”

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