CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE: CAVA) is a leading fast-casual restaurant company specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Operating under the CAVA brand, the company offers customizable bowls, pitas and salads built around a variety of proteins, grains, fresh vegetables and house-made spreads. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and made-to-order preparation, CAVA aims to deliver a casual yet elevated dining experience for dine-in, takeout and catering customers.
Founded in 2011 in the Washington, D.C. metro area by Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Katsanis and Brett Schulman, CAVA has pursued an aggressive growth strategy that included the 2018 acquisition of Zoe’s Kitchen. This merger not only expanded CAVA’s geographic footprint but also diversified its menu offerings. In August 2023, CAVA completed its initial public offering, trading under the ticker CAVA, and now operates hundreds of locations across the United States, including key markets on the East Coast, West Coast and in the South.
The company’s product lineup centers on Mediterranean-style bowls, wraps and salads that allow guests to customize ingredients such as grilled chicken, lamb meatballs, falafel, brown rice, quinoa, and a selection of dips including tzatziki, hummus and roasted red pepper. Beyond its restaurant network, CAVA has invested in digital ordering platforms, delivery partnerships and a growing catering business designed to serve corporate events and gatherings.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., CAVA Group is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Brett Schulman, who oversees the company’s strategic direction and expansion initiatives. Under his leadership, CAVA continues to refine its menu innovation, enhance its supply chain for better ingredient sourcing and explore new markets, maintaining its commitment to a fresh, fast-casual dining model rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions.