Chipotle is roughly 10 times the size of Cava Group, generating $12.1 billion in trailing 12-month revenue, and analysts expect high single-digit to low double-digit revenue growth over the next 3 years.
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Best Restaurant Stock to Buy: Cava Stock vs. Chipotle Stock
Jul 11, 2026
The restaurant industry faces challenges from weight loss treatments and reduced disposable income, but technological advancements offer long-term tailwinds. The creator compares Chipotle and Cava Group, noting Cava's faster projected revenue growth and improving operating margins, while Chipotle currently leads in size and operating profit margins. Both companies' returns on invested capital are discussed, with Chipotle adding shareholder value and Cava showing significant improvement but still needing to scale.
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Cava Group is expected to grow revenue much faster than Chipotle, with analysts projecting 27% growth in 2026 and 21% in the following two years, and its operating profit margin has been improving dramatically.
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