Cava CEO Rejects ‘Slop Bowl’ Label as Stock Surges 230% Since $22 IPO
CMG•CMG•CMG•CMG•Cava co-founder and CEO Brett Schulman condemned the “slop bowl” label while highlighting plans to serve 100 million meals this year and expand toward 500 locations en route to 1,000. He noted the stock has climbed about 230% since its $22-per-share IPO last June.
Brett Schulman, Cava’s co-founder and CEO, criticized the internet nickname “slop bowl,” calling it offensive to guests who value the chain’s commitment to freshness and quality.
Cava aims to serve 100 million meals this year and is approaching 500 locations, with a longer-term target of surpassing 1,000 restaurants nationwide to achieve full national penetration.
Since its June 2023 IPO at $22 per share, Cava’s stock has risen roughly 230%, with analysts like JPMorgan’s John Ivankoe rating the shares Outperform and citing an economically advantaged model.
