Foodservice automation platform company Hyphen has closed a Series B funding round, raising $25m with participation from the CAVA Group to expedite Automated Makeline.
The investment is set to accelerate the platform from factories to restaurants, enhancing production and deployment throughout the US.
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The Automated Makeline platform reduces waiting times and assists staff members so they can focus more on customer service.
As part of its expansion strategy, Hyphen is collaborating with US-based Re:Build Manufacturing.
Hyphen has chosen Ricoh USA as its field service partner to support the nationwide installation.
This partnership leverages the network of more than 15,000 certified technicians, ensuring reliable field service support across the country.
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By GlobalDataFor the first time, CAVA has invested alongside current investors to bolster Hyphen’s production increase in collaboration with Re:Build Manufacturing and to promote the expansion of its field service across the country.
Hyphen CEO and co‑founder Stephen Klein stated: “This new funding is a testament to the impact Hyphen’s team and technology are having on restaurant operations.
“We are galvanised by this investment to scale our manufacturing, support our growing customer base and continue innovating as we build the future of foodservice.”
In 2023, Chipotle Mexican Grill joined forces with Hyphen to test the automated digital makeline for the preparation of bowls and salads.
In a separate announcement, CAVA Group has reported a revenue increase of 20.3% to $278.2m for the fiscal second quarter (Q2) ended 13 July 2025, compared to $231.4m in the same quarter of the previous year.
This growth is attributed to the opening of 75 new CAVA restaurants that have surpassed performance expectations, and a 2.1% rise in same-restaurant sales, driven mainly by menu pricing and product mix.
A slight dip in restaurant-level profit margin was observed from 26.5% to 26.3%, due to input costs and wage investments.
CAVA Group posted a net income of $18.4m, or 6.5% of revenue, in comparison to the $19.7m registered in Q2 fiscal 2024.
