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CAVA CEO Brett Schulman isn’t always one to stop and smell the roses. His eyes are typically focused on the road ahead. But he certainly paused to savor the moment before ringing the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange on July 15, 2023. Thirteen years earlier, he was pitching the concept to family and friends, hoping to raise enough funds to build a few units and prove there was demand for Mediterranean fare served in a fast-casual format. A broader vision to define a category blossomed as CAVA climbed its way to national prominence. Now, the fast-growing company was notching a major milestone with its public market debut.