CAVA’s Hangover: From Market Darling To Middle-Class Stress Test
TL;DR
Quick Summary
- CAVA has fallen from near $150 to the mid-$40s as of late November 2025, resetting expectations after a huge post-IPO run.
- The fast-casual bowl boom has cooled as middle-class consumers pull back, forcing CAVA to balance promotions, growth, and margins.
- The long-term expansion plan (toward ~1,800 locations) is intact, but the stock has shifted from hype story to high-volatility, execution-dependent hold for patient investors.
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