Consumer Caution Hits Fast-Casual Chains: Q2 Earnings Reveal Widespread Slowdown
Consumer Caution Hits Fast-Casual Chains: Q2 Earnings Reveal Widespread Slowdown Major fast-casual restaurant chains, including Cava, Chipotle, and Sweetgreen, are experiencing a significant slowdown in sales and foot traffic, as cautious consumers grapple with economic uncertainty. This shift marks a stark contrast to the double-digit growth seen just a year ago, leading to substantial stock declines for many industry leaders. Latest financial reports for the second quarter of 2025 show Cava’s same-store sales growth plummeted to 2.1% from a projected…