Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) is a fast-growing casual Mediterranean chain that just completed its initial public offering (IPO) in June, with the stock up 125% from its IPO price. The restaurant operator is already drawing comparisons to Chipotle Mexican Grill for its similar focus on fresh ingredients and strong growth. Six out of eight Wall Street analysts that cover the stock are bullish. 

Chipotle earned early investors a staggering sum after its 2006 IPO, turning a $1,000 investment on its first day of trading into $49,000 as of this writing. Let's find out whether Cava truly is the next Chiptole, and whether the stock can deliver similar returns.

Chipotle made a name for itself focusing on fresh, high-quality ingredients and a fast checkout lane that won it many fans. The company obviously tapped into a large addressable market with revenue still growing strong to this day.  

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