Cava
NYSE: CAVAUnicorn · $2.1B7 known investors
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CAVA Group operates a chain of fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants serving customizable bowls and pitas, with 439 locations across 28 states and Washington, D.C., and manufactures and sells Mediterranean dips, spreads, and dressings in retail grocery channels.
Founders & leadership
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Brett SchulmanChief Executive Officer and President
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Theodoros XenohristosChief Concept Officer
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Ron ShaichRon Shaich founded Panera Bread Company, where he served as chairman and CEO for an extended period, and currently leads Act III Holdings, an investment vehicle through which he holds board positions and strategic stakes in restaurant and consumer companies including Cava.
Investors · 7
Valuation · disclosed
Disclosed events$2.1Bvaluation at IPOJun 2023 · $22.00/share · 424B4
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Cava do?
- CAVA Group operates a chain of fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants serving customizable bowls and pitas, with 439 locations across 28 states and Washington, D.C., and manufactures and sells Mediterranean dips, spreads, and dressings in retail grocery channels.
- Who founded Cava?
- Cava was founded by Ted Xenohristos, Ike Grigoropoulos, Brett Schulman, Theodoros Xenohristos.
- Who are Cava's investors?
- Cava's investors include Camino Partners, Declaration Partners, Dopamine Ventures, Revolution, Riverbend Capital, SWaN & Legend Venture Partners, T. Rowe Price.