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Slop Bowl Slowdown: Why Chipotle, Cava, Sweetgreen Are Struggling

Slop Bowl Slowdown: Why Chipotle, Cava, Sweetgreen Are Struggling

While everyone complains about the commute and annoying coworkers, a sneaky startling part of the return-to-office wave is how expensive slop bowls and sad salads have gotten. The colloquial name for the classic weekday lunch options would indicate a low price point, and yet, one can easily find themselves shelling out $25 on a random Wednesday afternoon for a dispiriting …

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Cava, Chipotle, Sweetgreen report slower sales

Cava, Chipotle, Sweetgreen report slower sales

Cava stock tumbled 16% in afternoon trading on Wednesday, making it the latest fast-casual chain to feel Wall Street’s wrath after reporting disappointing quarterly sales. A year ago, eateries like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Cava were reporting double-digit same-store sales growth, even as the broader restaurant industry posted falling traffic and slumping sales. But times have changed. This spring, fast-casual …

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Sweetgreen cuts outlook for second time in two quarters

Sweetgreen cuts outlook for second time in two quarters

People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan. Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty Images Sweetgreen shares dropped more than 25% on Friday after the salad chain cut its 2025 outlook for the second quarter in a row, citing issues with its loyalty program, weak consumer sentiment, tariff headwinds and store challenges. For the full-year 2025, Sweetgreen now …

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