REVENUE
The Company’s revenue was as follows for the fiscal years indicated:
(in thousands)202520242023
Restaurant revenue$1,169,286 $954,273 $720,927 
CPG revenue and other10,378 9,440 7,773 
Revenue$1,179,664 $963,713 $728,700 
Revenue from the redemption of the Company’s gift cards and loyalty program is included in restaurant revenue.
Changes in the CAVA Rewards and gift card liabilities, which are included in accrued expenses and other on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, were as follows for the fiscal years indicated:
(in thousands)
202520242023
CAVA Rewards and gift card liabilities, beginning balance$6,736 $4,096 $3,265 
Revenue deferred - gift card purchases and CAVA Rewards points earned16,790 14,767 11,620 
Revenue recognized - redemptions and breakage(16,751)(12,127)(10,789)
CAVA Rewards and gift cards liabilities, ending balance$6,775 $6,736 $4,096 
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Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 26, 2025
2023Feb 27, 2024

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.