Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has emerged as one of the strongest restaurant stocks in recent years. Its success has led to a gain of more than 110-fold over the last 18 years and, subsequently, an upcoming 50-for-1 stock split.

Some hope Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) is a second-chance stock for those who missed out on Chipotle. Like Chipotle, it is a rapidly expanding restaurant chain specializing in healthy fast food.

Nonetheless, investors also have good reason to believe that Cava will not follow in Chipotle's footsteps. Before assuming Cava is the next Chipotle, investors should consider three factors explaining why they might still want to choose Chipotle over Cava Group stock.

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