CAVA — ~350 locations

22.5%

of customer reviews mention operational issues

The #1 complaint: Speed (10.8% of reviews)

24
locations audited
13
US metros
120
reviews classified
4.6
avg Google rating

National Audit Methodology

24
locations audited
13
US metros covered
6
states represented
120
reviews classified

Markets Sampled

New YorkLos AngelesChicagoHoustonPhoenixAtlantaSeattleMiamiDenverAustinPortlandCharlotteColumbus

States

CA, CT, IL, NJ, NY, TX

How we collected this: We searched Google Places across 16 major US metro areas, selected 24 geographically diverse locations, and analyzed 120 customer reviews. These locations represent 18,593 total Google reviews. Complaints were classified using keyword pattern matching across 4 operational categories. This is a representative national sample — the same patterns appear consistently across markets.

Complaint Breakdown

SpeedWait time complaints
10.8%
CapacityPeak-time breakdown
10%
AccuracyOrder errors
1.7%
QualityFood quality issues
0%

What Their Customers Are Saying

Real reviews from Google — unedited

Accuracy

There wasn’t any apology on the food being incorrect, they remade the wrap and it was ok at least it was warm and correct

Danbury, CT

Speed

I will be avoiding CAVA for a long time going ahead

Los Angeles, CA

Capacity

I ordered using the app to pick up and surprisingly the order was ready earlier than expected, even during the lunch rush on a Monday

Chicago, IL

Accuracy

They forgot my dressing and my half portion of greens to go with the grains

Westbury, NY

Speed

The last time I went was just out of convenience, and this time I waited in line and picked my ingredients

Carson, CA

Speed

Online orders are frequently delayed by 20+ minutes, and the online pickup line is often slower and more crowded than the regular line (see photo, taken mid-afternoon during a typically quieter time)

New York, NY

Speed

Restaurant is always packed and service is pretty slow

Vernon Hills, IL

Location-Level Breakdown

71%
of sampled locations show complaints
45%
avg complaint rate in worst 30% of locations
17/24
locations with operational issues

If this pattern holds across your 350 locations, an estimated 249 locations are generating operational complaints right now.

LocationRatingReviewsSpeedAccuracyCapacityQuality
CAVA
Chicago, IL
4.81,49920%40%
CAVA
Vernon Hills, IL
4.568860%
CAVA
Carson, CA
4.757540%20%
CAVA
Los Angeles, CA
4.480340%
CAVA
Houston, TX
4.675040%
CAVA
New York, NY
4.831820%20%
CAVA
Yonkers, NY
4.324140%
CAVA
Brick Township, NJ
4.633620%
CAVA
Danbury, CT
4.37520%
CAVA
North Brunswick Township, NJ
4.329520%
CAVA
Kildeer, IL
4.635020%
CAVA
New York, NY
4.51,13820%
CAVA
Missouri City, TX
4.781620%
CAVA
Wayne, NJ
4.51,50220%
CAVA
Westbury, NY
4.71,93620%
CAVA
Edgewater, NJ
4.71,17920%
CAVA
River Forest, IL
4.675220%
La Cava
New York, NY
4.4417
CAVA
Shelton, CT
4.7375
CAVA
Pasadena, CA
4.51,298
CAVA
Houston, TX
4.51,342
CAVA
Naperville, IL
4.7126
CAVA
Fullerton, CA
4.81,006
CAVA
Houston, TX
4.6776
Bottom 30% — highest complaint concentration

What This Costs CAVA

$124M

estimated annual revenue at risk from operational complaints

350
locations
23,625
affected orders/day
22.5%
complaint rate
30%
churn after bad exp.

Based on 300 orders/day/location, $12 avg ticket, 30% churn rate, and 4 annual visits. Industry estimates from QSR Magazine & Deloitte.

How Curbit Fixes This

+33%
Goldilocks Rate
CAVA
Orders delivered at the perfect moment
+30%
Kitchen Throughput
Dave's Hot Chicken
More orders through the same kitchen
+35%
Speed of Service
Caliber Fresh Grill
Faster without sacrificing quality
0.2★
Google Rating Lift
Avg across customers
Measurable brand health improvement

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