Cava on Thursday reported better-than-expected sales in its latest fiscal quarter, shaking off the malaise the broader restaurant industry has felt as consumers have cut back on dining.

Cava Group beat estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, helped by robust demand for its Mediterranean cuisine despite a broader slowdown in dining out across the United States. Cava also main

CFO Tricia Tolivar is upbeat about the outlook, saying the restaurant chain is well sheltered from tariffs and offers value to consumers.