The company quickly gained popularity, expanding its restaurant footprint and launching a line of retail products sold in grocery stores. Cava's growth accelerated in 2018 when it acquired Zoës Kitchen for $300 million, significantly expanding its presence across the United States. The company continued to raise capital, completing a $190 million funding round in 2021 that valued it at nearly $1.3 billion. On June 15, 2023, Cava Group made its public debut on the New York Stock Exchange.