How Cava's Bet On The Chipotle Model Is Paying Off

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025

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  • @MotorsportCreative
    @MotorsportCreative 4 місяці тому +877

    As soon as it gets the attention:
    Profits > quality

    • @dchia29
      @dchia29 4 місяці тому +24

      Welcome to capitalism 101

    • @Hungry_inhouston
      @Hungry_inhouston 4 місяці тому +9

      Yup! I wish they would have stayed private

    • @austinchild6500
      @austinchild6500 4 місяці тому +1

      But quality is the way you make profits

    • @shanecampo7881
      @shanecampo7881 4 місяці тому

      @@austinchild6500 Cutting cost is a much more effective way to boost profit. It's simple math:
      Restaurants like this usually have profit margins around 6-10%. Let's say they make $1.10 for every dollar they spend.
      If they increase sales by say 20% without increasing expenses, then profit increases 20%. But if they cut costs by 20%, profit increases by 200%, it triples.
      This fact is the reason why quality across the board has been on a downward trend towards "minimum viable product" for decades now. Cutting costs is just too effective of a way to make money.

    • @BizzaroBrainBoi
      @BizzaroBrainBoi 4 місяці тому +2

      skimpin the salad

  • @ericlee5638
    @ericlee5638 4 місяці тому +1614

    I know for a fact the moment I jump in on their stocks, it’ll start dipping

    • @Ocanepa01
      @Ocanepa01 4 місяці тому +59

      feel the same way. The game is rigged. ETF from now on.

    • @The_Quaalude
      @The_Quaalude 4 місяці тому +133

      By the time it's in the news, they're getting ready to dump the stock

    • @4frmhat
      @4frmhat 4 місяці тому +17

      Yeah. Like Nvidia

    • @InStevenWeTrust
      @InStevenWeTrust 4 місяці тому +24

      @@Ocanepa01 if you feel the game is rigged against you then just write down what you want to do and do the opposite. It's not rocket science 😂

    • @leonardogranic-flores1860
      @leonardogranic-flores1860 4 місяці тому +8

      let me know when you buy so i can get puts lol

  • @jnation29
    @jnation29 4 місяці тому +146

    Now their quality is going to dip just like Chipotle. History repeats itself.

  • @Emation7
    @Emation7 4 місяці тому +438

    We don’t need 7000 Chipotle restaurants. It’s okay to have a profitable stable business without infinite growth and unmanageable debt.

    • @BRH-1
      @BRH-1 4 місяці тому +1

    • @wangfoo2693
      @wangfoo2693 4 місяці тому +34

      That’s only if you stay private like in and out. Once you list your ass on the NYSE your only goal is growth, otherwise what’s the point of going public

    • @George-f8h
      @George-f8h 2 місяці тому +6

      The name of the game is to grow until you no longer can. Then you start paying dividends.

    • @yellowbeard1
      @yellowbeard1 12 днів тому

      Tell that to the shareholders lol

    • @probcantdothatnow9124
      @probcantdothatnow9124 8 днів тому +1

      What business of yours is it whether they choose to grow or not

  • @andrewsantos2570
    @andrewsantos2570 4 місяці тому +42

    I had to be convinced to try CAVA the first time and it’s very quickly jumped to one of my favorite chains ever.

  • @Turquoisebadger
    @Turquoisebadger 4 місяці тому +271

    Chipotle dropped the ball with the change in portion sizes. I switched to Cava and haven’t been back.

    • @Emmanuel-ne3oi
      @Emmanuel-ne3oi 4 місяці тому +55

      Cava will do the same. Just wait

    • @andyleo8418
      @andyleo8418 4 місяці тому

      Portions at Chipotle are the same. I went today. It's a bunch of influencer BS for views. Don't fall for it.

    • @micahd1377
      @micahd1377 4 місяці тому +3

      you're now paying more per oz of protein, genius.

    • @Turquoisebadger
      @Turquoisebadger 4 місяці тому +22

      @@micahd1377Chipotle was giving me a tablespoon of steak, genius.

    • @frankiefeeves
      @frankiefeeves 4 місяці тому +22

      Chipotle likes to scoop the meat and then give it a little shake before putting it in the bowl. Sad

  • @s8x.
    @s8x. 4 місяці тому +6

    this got so popular where i’m at. it’s a good switch from chipotle every now and then

  • @romelrubio1821
    @romelrubio1821 3 місяці тому +7

    Bought at IPO (sub 40 dollar). My best stock pick ever. I saw the vision with lines out the door even here in central texas back in 2022/23

  • @Furtivo95
    @Furtivo95 4 місяці тому +21

    In Santa Monica - No one is opening waiter/receptionist driven spots anymore. Eventually we will not even be allowed inside the place- we will order via QR code and they'll shove the food out of a service window and they'll tell you keep moving!

    • @chrisel4349
      @chrisel4349 4 місяці тому +3

      Yup. Give me your money and scram model.

    • @PandaPotPies
      @PandaPotPies 2 місяці тому +1

      Good, whats the point of having your personal slave bring you your food or refill when I'd rather just get my refill when I want

    • @Furtivo95
      @Furtivo95 2 місяці тому +2

      @@PandaPotPies I like the Chipotle concept actually - self serve drinks, no resys, no reception no waiters. But I would still like to sit down in an air conditioned place, enjoy convo and music. i mean right now LA is turning into taco truck culture with urine stench gutters, homeless, flies, dogs, mufflers for a horrible, unsafe, experience.

  • @swayne1441
    @swayne1441 4 місяці тому +132

    That CEO is the most CEO I have seen in a while. Almost threw up listening to him talk. Like they are not even humans just robots.

    • @zacho1333
      @zacho1333 4 місяці тому +9

      fair but its a better sign that hes been there since the company started

    • @jankaufmann4305
      @jankaufmann4305 4 місяці тому +4

      Why? You dont even know him?

    • @Opinlinz
      @Opinlinz 4 місяці тому +5

      ​@@jankaufmann4305
      People these days think its cool to just not like something.
      I'm not sure what Swayne was hoping for him to sound like.

    • @dixonyamada6969
      @dixonyamada6969 2 місяці тому +1

      lmao agree. he was saying every buzzword possible and selling people on a fake reality just to throw any semblance of positivity towards his brand because he has huge financial upside to do so. no bro, the cava employee 3000 miles away from you making barely above min wage scooping cheese onto my bowl at the 7th hour will not have the same passion as you. like what kind of reality is that lol.

  • @ramona4793
    @ramona4793 4 місяці тому +307

    Each restaurant is valued at 43 million 😂 this is how Wall Street scums investors, take all the money you can and then file for bankruptcy.

    • @arcticredpanda4598
      @arcticredpanda4598 4 місяці тому +20

      yeah that caught my eye like wtf

    • @RudieObias
      @RudieObias 4 місяці тому +6

      What? You're not a fan of Capitalism? 🤣

    • @sunnycheng6077
      @sunnycheng6077 4 місяці тому +3

      You must be very smart

    • @jonosay854
      @jonosay854 4 місяці тому +2

      Right!!+ HOW is each one "VaLuEd" at that?

    • @Joshua.Developer
      @Joshua.Developer 4 місяці тому +1

      This is a rug pull

  • @fordpalmer4763
    @fordpalmer4763 4 місяці тому +187

    Please tell CAVA the Bridgewater, NJ location is horrendous. So many issues

    • @fordpalmer4763
      @fordpalmer4763 4 місяці тому

      @kevinwang1211 The Bridgewater location? O boy. 1. Constantly out of ingredients. 2. Long lines due to inefficiency with workers - You'll notice 1-2 workers producing the bowls while 1 of them doesn't know what they're doing. 3. Takeout inefficiency - App will give specified time but order won't be ready for 20-30 min over. You'll notice a crowd of people waiting for takeout. 4. Staff Turnover - one Sunday in late spring, they had 2 workers working. They continued to take in online orders. They eventually turned customers away and gave refunds on takeout orders. The staff is completely new since then. This has to do with all the ingredients Cava carries, requires a lot of prep especially for busy locations like Bridgewater. I live within 5 min of this location and wish management would figure it out here. I want Cava to succeed, I hold the stock and their food, when finally made with all ingredients requested, is tremendous. I was there this Monday and still had issues :(.

    • @alexbr550
      @alexbr550 4 місяці тому +23

      You can do that on your own, send them a message on their site.

    • @sususeasky4057
      @sususeasky4057 4 місяці тому +5

      Wayne nj too. Place is filthy

    • @nyrehman2001
      @nyrehman2001 4 місяці тому +5

      @kevinwang1211 I ordered there a few times, one time I ordered broccoli, and it was entirely charred and unedible. quite gross honestly

    • @snwbm
      @snwbm 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@kevinwang1211it's so loud in that location. The workers turn the ventilation hood off and the diningroom fills with smoke. They hire workers who don't speak English and place them where you have to tell them your order.

  • @dedhampster4730
    @dedhampster4730 4 місяці тому +15

    I thought Zoe's Kitchen was average, but when Cava took over they took what was passable about Zoe's for a healthy busy weeknight meal and turned it all into slop in a bowl or on a weird cakey faux pita. I don't mind the fast, casual cafeteria choose your toppings style, but it should be prices as to what you are getting. At this point I have given up on eating out even though I can afford it. The gap in value us just too wide to justify paying for the convienence. A single meal will run you about $18 at Cava. I can take the same money and buy the meat, a pack of pita and container of salad bar toppings/dressing to feed at least 4-6 adults with an additional purchase of dessert or sodas to go with it.

  • @AnonymousCapybara2050
    @AnonymousCapybara2050 4 місяці тому +83

    Never heard of them. In Chicago we've already got stuff like this, Benjyahuda and Roti to name two, not to mention small mom and pop shops that do this but better in every regard.

    • @chiefenumclaw7960
      @chiefenumclaw7960 4 місяці тому +23

      eat local. You'll get a better 'value proposition' every time.

    • @revl6151
      @revl6151 4 місяці тому +2

      You can say the same thing about every Fast Food chain

    • @FlyByWire1
      @FlyByWire1 4 місяці тому +6

      There’s a cava in Chicago and it is 1000 times better than roti. Roti doesn’t even come close

    • @Healthy_Toki
      @Healthy_Toki 4 місяці тому +5

      This is much better than roti

    • @vl1180
      @vl1180 4 місяці тому +2

      Roti is so good 😊 they give big portions too!

  • @Bryghtpath
    @Bryghtpath 4 місяці тому +5

    Cava's market cap has jumped by 200% in just over a year! That's some serious growth in the fast-casual food space.

  • @Jacob99174
    @Jacob99174 4 місяці тому +21

    All the employees at CNBC are yelling at each other to purchase this stock, before they publish this sales pitch for CAVA
    😂😂😂
    CAVA’s check to CNBC is in the post
    😂😂😂

  • @BetterSubstance
    @BetterSubstance 4 місяці тому +137

    CNBC Video in 12 months: ”Why Wall Street Has Fallen Out Of Love with Cava“
    There’s nothing about the value proposition that’s not easy to replicate.
    Enjoy it, while it lasts though 😅

    • @ccarch
      @ccarch 4 місяці тому +4

      the same could be said about chipotle, yet it 399 on the Fortune 500

    • @KB-ic2jg
      @KB-ic2jg 4 місяці тому +7

      The rise and fall of cava 😊

  • @JoshuaFLO86
    @JoshuaFLO86 4 місяці тому +11

    The price is why it’s popular , at least in Texas it’s cheaper than chipotle for now. Price goes up and I’ll stop going

  • @djp1234
    @djp1234 4 місяці тому +213

    It's good, but too expensive. $15 for fast food is too much.

    • @JoshuaFitch
      @JoshuaFitch 4 місяці тому +20

      I got a bean burrito , drink, and Mexican pizza at Taco Bell (!) and it was nearly $15.

    • @NO1CARES-ph9ev
      @NO1CARES-ph9ev 4 місяці тому +12

      @@JoshuaFitch but its taco bell ...

    • @DM-1111
      @DM-1111 4 місяці тому +12

      It’s fast casual

    • @user-nifinei34jd9
      @user-nifinei34jd9 4 місяці тому +8

      ​@JoshuaFitch combo is less than 10 bucks. Order them separately cost more.

    • @JoshuaFitch
      @JoshuaFitch 4 місяці тому +19

      @NO1CARES-ph9ev That's my point. TB is crap quality compared to Cava. It isn't that Cava is too expensive - it's in line with competition.

  • @thomaskim3128
    @thomaskim3128 4 місяці тому +377

    The corporate speak is killing me. Value proposition…

    • @truecanuck97
      @truecanuck97 4 місяці тому +84

      It's almost like your listening to a podcast about business from a network that focuses on the stock market.

    • @lilsabin
      @lilsabin 4 місяці тому +5

      Growth, man, growth 😂

    • @keithb372
      @keithb372 4 місяці тому

      The corporate speak is killing you because you're a meme stock trader. You don't have the brain power to understand finance. You buy broken bankrupt companies like Sears and Bed Bath and Beyond. GameStop is your biggest holding.

    • @lore00star
      @lore00star 4 місяці тому +1

      Oh no we're not in a bar!! Oh my goddd!!

    • @nico70890
      @nico70890 4 місяці тому +1

      what you doing on CNBC then

  • @MyLifeMyMoneyMedia
    @MyLifeMyMoneyMedia 4 місяці тому +184

    This style is nothing new. Cafeteria dining is old as apple pie

    • @invisiblemiles
      @invisiblemiles 4 місяці тому +18

      But it’s subsidized by billionaires to dominate the food industry

    • @travel9two557
      @travel9two557 4 місяці тому

      Obviously but school cafeteria food is/was trash unhealthy not fresh. And work cafeteria food isn't open 7 days a week 12hrs a day and have multiple locations. There's a proven success model here

    • @hypothalapotamus5293
      @hypothalapotamus5293 4 місяці тому +1

      I don't know. This type of pump & dump scheme has a throwback feel to it... It's sort of like how they used matchsticks instead of crypto in the 1920s.

  • @Pplantsht
    @Pplantsht 4 місяці тому +84

    Order through their app for pickup ended up being more than $18 with no extra add ons whatsoever. Meat portions were disappointing for that kinda price. They said they didn't RAISE the price making it a good value. Thats laughable😂. Won't be back!

    • @AL14
      @AL14 4 місяці тому +1

      This isn’t yelp. Are you lost? This is UA-cam

    • @etf42
      @etf42 4 місяці тому +9

      agreed its way too expensive

    • @Pplantsht
      @Pplantsht 4 місяці тому +4

      @@AL14 No but I think you A re L ost A L. I did comment on what was said in the video in regard to 'Value'. Pay attention or pay too much it's up to you

    • @Gia_P.
      @Gia_P. 4 місяці тому +3

      AL needs u not to drag down the stock. Probably just bought because of CNBC

    • @dano657
      @dano657 4 місяці тому +7

      Finally someone says it waaaay overhyped. Same happened to me small portions weird flavors and the people were unhelpful. If you ask them a question they just point to the sign and just say read the menu.

  • @shood35
    @shood35 12 днів тому +1

    Hopefully Cava stays fresh. Chipotle is not fresh. Pricey and packaged.

  • @infinitepower1449
    @infinitepower1449 4 місяці тому +97

    Just cook and eat at home… it’s so easy and fun

    • @Jekuyuytt6t5
      @Jekuyuytt6t5 4 місяці тому +7

      So much take out is trash nowadays sadly. Really is worth your hard worked money to cook at home when you can

    • @AsokaTw-mz3lr
      @AsokaTw-mz3lr 4 місяці тому +13

      easy to say, hard to do.

    • @03tarserov64
      @03tarserov64 4 місяці тому +5

      @@AsokaTw-mz3lru just refused to do don’t make excuses, UA-cam taught me how to cook 🤷‍♂️ it can teach u

    • @liquiditywso9808
      @liquiditywso9808 4 місяці тому +3

      I can't speak for everyone but I would say Cava is only preferred for lunch. Can't get something healthy and tasty for lunch on the street these days. Would never get it for dinner. Workplace culture of packing lunch is also non existent. Many friends get stipend for lunch. Def a diff product market fit

    • @gilabsolute1353
      @gilabsolute1353 4 місяці тому +7

      👆this! I’m trying to start doing my own mini cava/sweetgreen at home. To have easy to assemble healthy lunches.

  • @auro1986
    @auro1986 4 місяці тому +83

    investors have invested in cava so that is why they love cava. why else would they be called investors then? as if health food can be cheaper that junk food in a capitalist system

    • @serensolomand8958
      @serensolomand8958 4 місяці тому +9

      A banana costs 20 cents

    • @Danys81
      @Danys81 4 місяці тому +4

      Stop complaining

    • @izzywoods794
      @izzywoods794 4 місяці тому

      Health food can be cheaper😅

    • @auro1986
      @auro1986 4 місяці тому

      @@serensolomand8958 not all fruits and vegetables are good for you

  • @taytaysd6173
    @taytaysd6173 4 місяці тому +14

    At some point, the growth of businesses like this will eventually peak and they will need to make stupid decisions just to please the investors. That's when people walk away and the next one pops up.

  • @alisah7900
    @alisah7900 4 місяці тому +2

    Mezeh will become Cava’s major competition once they begin explaining more throughout the country.

  • @JohnB-nq4js
    @JohnB-nq4js 4 місяці тому +34

    Cava is really good stuff. Good for them.

    • @bicgohill8756
      @bicgohill8756 4 місяці тому +1

      We have like 5 different mid-eastern cava type business models in Michigan, they are all pretty good.

    • @JohnB-nq4js
      @JohnB-nq4js 4 місяці тому +1

      @bicgohill8756 i live in Central VA and we have a couple of options like Cava - doing similar things. Personally, I love the flavors and the freshness.

  • @Jinchuricki27
    @Jinchuricki27 4 місяці тому +65

    An ounce of meat, with mostly rice, and vegetables. I can't see the value for most consumers, but hey I can't be convinced to pay $10 plus for a bowl that consist of 80% rice.

    • @michaelzero5144
      @michaelzero5144 4 місяці тому +4

      So true… they are so inventive. Wow rice and chicken 🐔

  • @porcelainpanelpro
    @porcelainpanelpro 4 місяці тому +1

    Cava is awesome. Quality had never disappointed

  • @milessampson3942
    @milessampson3942 4 місяці тому +11

    I don't trust their hygiene at all. Every CAVA I've been seems to have food scraps all over the place, tables not wiped down and dirty bathrooms. Offering 38 freshly made items on the menu is great but ultimately leaves less time for staff to keep the restaurant and kitchen sanitary. Noticed the same thing with Cafe Rio and Blaze Pizza. More complicated menu = more mess.

    • @lorriraydon
      @lorriraydon 4 місяці тому

      Agree on tables floors etc.

  • @theodoreleste
    @theodoreleste 4 місяці тому +161

    I've been an investor in Apple, gold, housing market as well because I strongly believe in them, I've always believed in the stock but now I don't know if to re-distribute my portfolio and put some money in Nvidia or Tesla especially now that we are experiencing a market correction

    • @mattiewallis21
      @mattiewallis21 4 місяці тому +1

      Both stocks have a long term potential, The most important thing is the ratio of the distribution based on the financials of each company. There are many other companies that are also doing well. You could just hire a financial advisor to guide you. A financial advisor really does help me do the distribution even between different asset classes. I don't even understand technical financial terms much. I just know I make really good profit, and I don't have to stress myself a lot

    • @theodoreleste
      @theodoreleste 4 місяці тому

      I've got similar problems and I have also considered using an FA but I don't know how to go about it. Please, what are the steps for getting one? Like a really good one

    • @mattiewallis21
      @mattiewallis21 4 місяці тому

      Gabriel alberto william is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment

    • @theodoreleste
      @theodoreleste 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for the recommendation. I'll send him an email, and I hope I'm able to reach him and connect

  • @MangosInTrees
    @MangosInTrees 4 місяці тому +6

    The food is fire and the stock has been on a tear

  • @prettybird8942
    @prettybird8942 4 місяці тому +103

    Have my entire HSA in this stock. If it tanks, I go from premium adult diapers to Saran Wrap 🤞

    • @pockets2733
      @pockets2733 4 місяці тому +1

      Lmao. Forget about that chemotherapy!

    • @charlotteq.2410
      @charlotteq.2410 4 місяці тому

      😂😅

    • @izzywoods794
      @izzywoods794 4 місяці тому +4

      That's insane

    • @MohitShah11
      @MohitShah11 4 місяці тому

      I had no clue you can invest HSA

    • @prettybird8942
      @prettybird8942 4 місяці тому

      @@MohitShah11 Yes, the biggest mistake is to not invest your contributions. Inflation will reduce your cash position over time.

  • @editorjohn8803
    @editorjohn8803 4 місяці тому

    I remember trying Chipotle for the first time in the US, and then it came to Canada. This summer, had Cava for the first time in California and now eager for them to come to Vancouver

  • @sugreev2001
    @sugreev2001 4 місяці тому +37

    He’s a Schulman. So he got investments from mammoth firms much easier than a majority of entrepreneurs would in the same situation.

    • @therealBlackTomato
      @therealBlackTomato 4 місяці тому +7

      lol! can't forget massively inflate the value of each store to protect said investments

    • @sugreev2001
      @sugreev2001 4 місяці тому

      @@therealBlackTomato Absolutely. They (finance media) want us to believe that these valuations are absolutely organic. They’re (small hats) are basically the mafia.

  • @Drup21
    @Drup21 4 місяці тому +6

    43 million per store in valuation, where most stores sit on leased premises..

  • @mrbond9882
    @mrbond9882 4 місяці тому +3

    1....2.....3 FRIDAY!
    "Okay guys the cameras are off get to work before I start writing you guys up!"

    • @ondreiii
      @ondreiii 4 місяці тому

      From a sassy black manager, surprise!🧏🏾‍♀️

  • @justrandomthings319
    @justrandomthings319 4 місяці тому +210

    CAVA is like the Subway of Mediterranean food except it's more expensive and less customizable. You go in hoping for a healthy, flavorful meal, and leave with a bowl that looks like someone just tossed a salad into a blender and called it gourmet. Their ingredients are supposed to be fresh, but somehow your falafel tastes like it's been in a marathon through a desert. And don't get me started on the portion sizes-it's like they're serving "artisan" bites meant for a toddler. You pay $15 for a bowl that’s basically 50% lettuce, 30% hummus, and 20% disappointment.

    • @vladokingsley3775
      @vladokingsley3775 4 місяці тому +28

      It’s pretty good stop capping, it’s just high calories because all the oily dressing. But you can make it healthy by only adding the right ingredients.

    • @DjProdigy909
      @DjProdigy909 4 місяці тому +16

      @@vladokingsley3775 bro has no clue how to make his bowls lol

    • @TheKos2Kos
      @TheKos2Kos 4 місяці тому +3

      I feel sorry for your experience but mine has been a superb meal

    • @tanmay_6363
      @tanmay_6363 4 місяці тому +2

      Cava 😻

    • @NoteAndroid
      @NoteAndroid 4 місяці тому +2

      (possibly buying Cava down the road) I love your genuine comments. Will take your decisive and clear words to heart when investing. Thanks.

  • @fleshreap
    @fleshreap 4 місяці тому +5

    "Happy Friday."
    "One, two, three. Friday!"
    Forcing your employees to put on a show like this for the cameras is incredibly embarrassing.

  • @J.Shabazz
    @J.Shabazz 4 місяці тому +6

    I have never been to Cava, but I will try it! I saw the store but didn't know what it was.

    • @Elvisnotpresley97
      @Elvisnotpresley97 4 місяці тому +1

      It’s pretty good, They have a lot of sauces and flavors and the toppings are fresh, if you try harissa sauce is good, the spicy hummus, and their harissa chicken(cost a little more) is good

    • @kylem1112
      @kylem1112 4 місяці тому +2

      It's pretty good but it's not cheap.

    • @Elvisnotpresley97
      @Elvisnotpresley97 4 місяці тому +1

      @@kylem1112 it’s about the same price as chipotle at least in my area

    • @PastorJamesDavidManning-om4zi
      @PastorJamesDavidManning-om4zi 4 місяці тому

      @@Elvisnotpresley97 It taste so amazing!

  • @vsznry
    @vsznry 4 місяці тому +19

    They aite. Didnt appreciate them making the lamb meatballs so small.

    • @slyfox2022
      @slyfox2022 4 місяці тому

      You like that big meat huh

  • @haneytr3s
    @haneytr3s 4 місяці тому +3

    $43 million per restaurant. That seems like a reasonable price.

  • @CodeDeb
    @CodeDeb 4 місяці тому +4

    I remember when it was just a local chain, in Maryland

  • @toxiccookie9688
    @toxiccookie9688 4 місяці тому

    Been investing in this stock when it was 40$ will keep buying for the foreseeable future

  • @kurlykurtosh
    @kurlykurtosh 3 місяці тому

    We love the ChiOptle/CAVA model - which is why we replicated it in the European dessert category. Looking forward to the future😊

  • @missbubu1611
    @missbubu1611 4 місяці тому +310

    The food is mediocre at best. Give me a shwarma cooked by an arab guy instead, i would rather support him than this bubble stock.

    • @ByronVersion2
      @ByronVersion2 4 місяці тому +8

      South Koreans : Please, hold our Kimchi and SOJU 🍶
      Taiwanese : hold our Dumpling Pizza🍕 🥟
      Vietnamese : hold our Pho 🍜
      Japanese: hold our SUSHI 🍣

    • @JamesRussoMillas
      @JamesRussoMillas 4 місяці тому

      It's for white people, like chipotle

    • @bolbiitp7850
      @bolbiitp7850 4 місяці тому +10

      @@ByronVersion2
      Argentinian: hold my empanada
      Brazilian: hold my feijoada
      Salvadoran: hold my pupusa
      Mexican: hold my taco
      United States American: hold my gun

    • @keithb372
      @keithb372 4 місяці тому +1

      I could never EVER support them. Remember 9/11. Remember October 7th. Don't forgive, don't forget.

    • @Danys81
      @Danys81 4 місяці тому +7

      Funny how most large companies are made by a small business owner but let’s hope they don’t make any sort of success cause then you’ll stop supporting them 🤣

  • @joshua6287
    @joshua6287 4 місяці тому +176

    The food is very average

    • @ByronVersion2
      @ByronVersion2 4 місяці тому +11

      Make TACOs Great Again 🌯 🌮

    • @Healthy_Toki
      @Healthy_Toki 4 місяці тому +18

      I haven't eaten there in several years but it DESTROYED chipolte and several other fast casuals in the area when I did. Just way better macros, much fresher veggies, and more appetizing presentation. Everything else has gotten worse the past few years so maybe it has too but it was definitely the best in its bracket circa 2020

    • @citizenz580
      @citizenz580 4 місяці тому +2

      Not if you live in IOWA

    • @bolbiitp7850
      @bolbiitp7850 4 місяці тому

      @@ByronVersion2if you want great tacos: go to street vendor spots. They never disappoint

    • @dreamgyalking
      @dreamgyalking 4 місяці тому +2

      it is but its healthy and not ridiculously expensive.

  • @codyduncan195
    @codyduncan195 2 місяці тому

    Love CAVA. We don't have them near us, but whenever we are out of town and are close to one, we eat there.

  • @andrewberrocal2281
    @andrewberrocal2281 4 місяці тому

    You ever think about how some restaurant chains just appear one day and never leave? This is one of those moments

  • @xFernz
    @xFernz 3 місяці тому

    went to NYC recently and went to all the great food spots but Cava is the one thing that I'm still craving! Needs to come to London asap

  • @ricojr8729
    @ricojr8729 4 місяці тому +14

    I wish they could lower their prices. It's just the hype it will go down 😆

    • @vl1180
      @vl1180 4 місяці тому +1

      Fresh food is expensive. That’s one reason Sweet Green isn’t profitable yet

  • @LiangJessie
    @LiangJessie 4 місяці тому

    Cava is just so good. I knew about Cava before they even expanded to when they did now. Good, healthy options that's also filling what more can I ask for? The only other Mediterranean fast casual competitor is Taim Mediterranean but you dont get the value you do with Cava. I love Cava. I just hope they dont lose their touch on their recipes with their expansion

  • @WheelieMedia
    @WheelieMedia 4 місяці тому

    1:11 The picture is the same cava I go to every Friday during lunch break at work🤣.

  • @jonas90.
    @jonas90. 4 місяці тому

    As a meditarrean myself, our food is the one of best in the world because it's healthy and has a lot of variety and very few spices. Olive oil, salt and maybe some oregano and that's it. That itself it's the baseline for a perfect food chain. Combine that with good management and large scale and that's a game winner. The thing is: here in south Europe we don't need that food chain so that's why nobody capitalizes on that. Good for Mr. Schulman for having that vision!

  • @HowYouuuDoinnn
    @HowYouuuDoinnn 4 місяці тому

    Cava is always busy and super slow to make orders by me. My local restaurant consistently makes mistakes on to go orders and door dashers are always messaging that they are “waiting for the order at the restaurant even if it’s been a 30 minutes after the order was submitted and acknowledged.

  • @LnsLgc
    @LnsLgc 2 місяці тому

    Service at the Cava near me is ABSOLUTELY horrendous.

  • @maneeshahooja
    @maneeshahooja 3 місяці тому

    Well done!

  • @pazzariatv
    @pazzariatv 4 місяці тому

    It's totally delicious food. I live about 20-30 minutes away from one, in two different directions. I always value the time that I have at each place, and am definitely a rewards member.
    ***PRO TIP**
    If you like lamb, their braised lamb is some of the best out there. 😉

  • @UnrelaxedKoi
    @UnrelaxedKoi 4 місяці тому

    Cava is so goooood. So I would too

  • @AikenAdventures
    @AikenAdventures 4 місяці тому +7

    I definitely clicked on this because I thought the title said “Canva.” 🤦🏻‍♂️ then I was like, why is there food?
    Then I was like, “What’s Cava?”

  • @threethirtynine1514
    @threethirtynine1514 3 місяці тому

    Everyone loves these stores when they first takeoff, then when they’re massively successful, they get bashed. Panera, chipotle, subway, etc

  • @wittynclever
    @wittynclever 4 місяці тому +75

    A white dude named Brett selling Mediterranean food. That makes sense.

    • @smittywerbenjagermanjenson1408
      @smittywerbenjagermanjenson1408 4 місяці тому +11

      And we've got Mediterranean dudes speaking English, I know it's crazy

    • @brettayou
      @brettayou 4 місяці тому +10

      Leave me out of this 😂

    • @Healthy_Toki
      @Healthy_Toki 4 місяці тому +1

      I guess 'people can only cook their own national food of origin' is a take, but you're hardly living up to your screenname with that bruh

    • @merrittpalmer4349
      @merrittpalmer4349 4 місяці тому +2

      You do realize there are Mediterranean countries in Europe right

    • @keithb372
      @keithb372 4 місяці тому

      @@merrittpalmer4349 He doesn't know.

  • @TheTexasDuke
    @TheTexasDuke 4 місяці тому

    Love cava ❤so clean and amazing

  • @INFINITY-oe4is
    @INFINITY-oe4is 4 місяці тому

    Would love to see stuff like this in the UK!

  • @stevens9625
    @stevens9625 4 місяці тому +4

    They'll go on a massive expansion fuelled by debt just in time for consumer taste to change to the next best thing. The CEO will get a golden parachute, 'reorganize' the business and let the franchisees and mom/pop investors holding the bag.

  • @tnguyen8633
    @tnguyen8633 4 місяці тому +1

    Whenever CNBC talo about a company/stock. They are trying to provide exit liquidity for the big dawgs. Be careful buying this. Speaking as a someone who bought 15 $50 2025 calls last year and made good money. I am now slowly entering a short position. Some atm puts 6months out. Glad if you read this and make money

  • @Steven-xf8mz
    @Steven-xf8mz 3 місяці тому

    Same with Sweet Green, they both ran about 300%+ since Oct of 2023. In the same period SPY is up about 50%. It's the general market expectation of continuation of economic growth and rate cut at the same time. mandate return to office is likely a huge factor in their revenue growth. Just as video mentioned Sweet Green isn't profitable, but it doesn't change the fact that it's running like it's making billions. lol.
    Stock Market Market.

  • @Keeptendvir
    @Keeptendvir 4 місяці тому

    Yes there was no competition to chipotle and CaVA did the right thing!

  • @Foodietourshow
    @Foodietourshow 4 місяці тому

    Really love watching your video

  • @kyleporche7680
    @kyleporche7680 4 місяці тому

    I ate at one of these a few months ago. I liked it so much that I invested some money in it right after. I'm already up 45%. I wish I had more to put in.

  • @MsM-y3d
    @MsM-y3d 4 місяці тому

    Quality is the attraction 😋✌️

  • @stevenvillarreal8970
    @stevenvillarreal8970 4 місяці тому

    I have never heard of Cava. I just looked online and it makes sense since they have no locations located in Michigan. Hope a location opens here soon!

  • @Flushandfit
    @Flushandfit 3 місяці тому

    After trying one chip. I was sold. 🥇

  • @jider
    @jider 3 місяці тому

    CAVA is amazing

  • @blaquiere141
    @blaquiere141 4 місяці тому

    Valuation is insane

  • @jamstarent21
    @jamstarent21 4 місяці тому

    Love Cava for 6yrs

  • @lin-joglobal769
    @lin-joglobal769 2 місяці тому

    My daughter loves Cava and I tried and it is good. I prefer it over chipotle.

  • @InStevenWeTrust
    @InStevenWeTrust 4 місяці тому

    Haven't tried this place yet because there's none around me but The Kebab Shop is pretty bomb so if this something similar, I'm on board!

  • @sarcasticsed
    @sarcasticsed 4 місяці тому +16

    I tried it and was not really impressed. Not to the extent this video is glazing. They are okay. Didn't like the quantity for I paid.

  • @BrownBananaGaming
    @BrownBananaGaming 4 місяці тому

    As an Uber driver I picked up an order from here, the manager asked if I was hungry, and made me a chicken & rice bowl to go for free. I would never had stopped to eat here, but it was so good now I'm an avid customer. More restaurants should do this.

  • @MichaelGilmoreTV
    @MichaelGilmoreTV 4 місяці тому +1

    I feel dumb sometimes. Hell, I’m nearly 60 in a few years. I never heard of CAVA and I’ve been in Los Angeles 3 years. I could be because I’m homeless living in my car, but I work in Beverly Hills and travel DTLA and still haven’t seen or heard of store until this video. I also lived in Mississippi, Texas and Atlanta nearly 20 years and haven’t heard of CAVA. That may be to its operating history 👀💰👍🏿.

  • @AykutVeysel
    @AykutVeysel 17 днів тому

    I'm still partial to the classic casino games. Poker night feels real with live dealers and players

  • @CL-yx7ly
    @CL-yx7ly 4 місяці тому +3

    Corporate greed always wins out in the end. Watered down ingredients, crappy service cost cutting where it's important

    • @warrenlewis3977
      @warrenlewis3977 4 місяці тому

      Yep, once the place has a proven record of turning a profit Wall Street will want more and more of it...the restaurant has to start raising prices and nickel and diming the customer.

  • @ramkumar-wl4xs
    @ramkumar-wl4xs 4 місяці тому

    I love it ❤🎉

  • @AnAngryAngler
    @AnAngryAngler 3 місяці тому

    CAVA’s secret is the bowls have really good flavor profiles.

  • @zacho1333
    @zacho1333 4 місяці тому

    got a cava bowl midway thru this video and its great

  • @F91RPG
    @F91RPG 4 місяці тому

    Whenever I found some video like this, I knew the company/resturant will be going down after that

  • @Factsoverfeels8
    @Factsoverfeels8 4 місяці тому

    Mexican food on top 🔥🔥

  • @juanlee337
    @juanlee337 18 днів тому

    $43 million per store when each store brings in 100K in profits is insane valuation...

  • @cindyknows9220
    @cindyknows9220 4 місяці тому

    Im excited. There is one opening near my home!

  • @vjanec_
    @vjanec_ 4 місяці тому

    Love cava I get it twice a week ❤

  • @DeeProductions-rz3kp
    @DeeProductions-rz3kp 4 місяці тому

    so this is what i don't understand, why do people/business advisors/mentors, etc, always tell you when you have an entrepreneurial endeavor, to open a business that is new/unique, and fills a void that no other business is filling--when all this video told me was to replicate what is already out there and make that your business?

  • @Houmanian
    @Houmanian 4 місяці тому

    I had it for the first time and loved it. Delicious food.

  • @Johnnybgood76
    @Johnnybgood76 Місяць тому

    So what sets them apart from Chipotle other than the Mediterranean theme?

  • @karthick_gta
    @karthick_gta 2 місяці тому

    I loved CAVA. Every time i got to Woodland Hills CA I ate there 😊

  • @jas-n-motion
    @jas-n-motion 4 місяці тому

    I love Cava

  • @UFO_Believer_X
    @UFO_Believer_X 4 місяці тому +8

    Look at PE ratio of CAVA 😂

  • @ismaelmendez4698
    @ismaelmendez4698 4 місяці тому +3

    Never heard of cava till now . Is it good?

    • @HTV-2_Hypersonic_Glide_Vehicle
      @HTV-2_Hypersonic_Glide_Vehicle 4 місяці тому +3

      I ate there once and had a bunch of steak and red spicy stuff mixed with healthy looking green stuff and it tasted good to me. I had to continuously ask for more steak though. So something tells me that people are generally going to settle for smaller portions. I wanted my money's worth though 😅

    • @CColeman-lq9kw
      @CColeman-lq9kw 3 місяці тому

      No. It's nasty soggy flavorless mush. And everything is served cold. It's the worst

  • @Johnbeatsfood
    @Johnbeatsfood 4 місяці тому +1

    This is amazing and another level. Imagine a restaurant performing like this. Surely i need to share with some people in my country Uganda. We have alot to learn from US. Kudos CAVA