Consumer
Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover
A move by Starbucks to buy the fast-casual Mexican chain would combine two of the most recognizable restaurant brands.
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Finance
It's time to get back into this fast-casual stock, UBS says
The bank thinks shares of Cava are set to rise on the back of same-store sales growth and a growing number of locations.
Consumer
RFK Jr.'s new food guidelines could boost beaten down fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Sweetgreen
The restaurant industry had mixed reactions to new federal nutrition guidelines, which recommend reduced intake of processed foods and sugary drinks.
Consumer
The fast-casual bowl boom is over. Wall Street isn't sold on Cava, Chipotle deals to lure back spenders
As sales at Chipotle, Cava and Sweetgreen fall, fast-casual chains are turning more to promotions and loyalty programs to get Gen Z spending on bowls again.
Consumer
Cava cuts full-year forecast, in another warning sign for fast-casual restaurants
The Mediterranean chain reported same-store sales growth of 1.9% and flat traffic for the third quarter.
Consumer
Cava, Chipotle and other fast-casual restaurant chains are finally hit by consumer slowdown
After bucking industry trends, fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Cava are finally feeling the consumer slowdown.
Consumer
Fast-casual restaurants lean on loyalty programs to offset consumer pullback
Brands like Chipotle, Starbucks, Cava, and others are leaning on rewards to keep customers coming back and to build habits that go beyond the occasional coupon.
Consumer
This fast-casual restaurant stock is worth buying, says KeyBanc
The firm opened coverage at an overweight rating.
Consumer
Fast-casual food places conquering Midtown as workers return to office
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Consumer
Cava's sales forecast misses estimates, but fast-casual chain says diners are spending more
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