Which way is it going to be for Cava?
Today, the fast-casual Mediterranean chain debuted on the NYSE in what was the sixth-largest IPO in the US this year.
With an initial share price of $22, the stock was an instant hit. It proceeded to open at $42 and finish the day up ~97%. Closing at $43.30, the company is now valued at around ~$4.7 billion.
While similar competitors like Chipotle and Sweetgreen have gone public over the years, the jury is still out on whether Cava will be the next Chipotle (trading at over $2k) or the next Sweetgreen (trading at ~$10).
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