Fastcasual Mediterranean chain, Cava, has had an impressive first year since going public in June 2023. The company beat Wall Street expectations in every quarter and grew revenue by 35.2% in its second quarter 2024. Market cap has increased to over $14 billion, a more than 200% increase from its initial valuation. The question is, can the greek inspired bowl concept, frequently compared to Wall Street favorite, Chipotle, have a similar path? Watch the video to learn more.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:35 Chapter 1. A fastcasual winner
3:12 Chapter 2. Competitive advantage
5:22 Chapter 3. The Chipotle blueprint
8:25 Chapter 4. Risks

Produced, Shot and Edited by: Natalie Rice
Additional Camera by: Carlos Waters, Magdalena Petrova, Ryan Baker
Animation: Christina Locopo
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Footage: Getty Images, AP Photo, Cava Group, Chipotle Mexican Grill
Additional Sources: Wedbush Securities, FactSet

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