Co-Founder, President & CEO of CAVA

Washington, DC, USA
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Brett Schulman Biography

Brett Schulman is the co-founder, president, and chief executive officer of CAVA Group, Inc., a Mediterranean culinary brand focused on delivering health-conscious and flavorful food options. Schulman co-founded CAVA and has overseen its growth from a single restaurant to a prominent name in American fast-casual dining. CAVA offers Mediterranean cuisine to a national audience through both restaurant locations and grocery channels, and has been recognized by Fast Company Magazine as one of the 50 most innovative companies.

Prior to his work in the restaurant industry, Schulman spent more than a decade in investment banking at firms including Alex Brown, Deutsche Bank Alex Brown, and Friedman Billings Ramsey. He later transitioned to the food industry as chief operating officer at Snikiddy, a natural and organic food company, where he contributed to expanding the brand from its conceptual stage to national distribution. Snikiddy was later acquired by Utz Quality Foods. Schulman joined CAVA after meeting the original founders, drawn by the company’s culture and approach to food and employee treatment.

Schulman played a key role in building CAVA’s consumer packaged goods business and developing its fast-casual Mediterranean concept. He led the company through its initial public offering, after which CAVA experienced significant stock growth. Under Schulman’s leadership, the company achieved notable revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, as well as expanded to more than 450 restaurants nationwide.

Schulman navigated challenges such as CAVA’s acquisition of Zoe’s Kitchen, which provided strategic advantages but required complex integration efforts. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Schulman emphasized resilience and adaptability, principles he often discusses in public speaking engagements. He has stated, “You learn so much more through your adversity than you do your success,” and highlights the importance of emotional resiliency in leadership.

Schulman has received recognition within the business and restaurant industries, including being named CEO of the Year by Washington Business Journal and inclusion on the Nation’s Restaurant News Power List. He has also been recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs. Schulman frequently speaks on topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of food at business schools including University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, American University’s Kogod School of Business, and University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/12/2026.

Brett Schulman Videos

CAVA’s Brett Schulman: ‘You can’t cut your way to greatness’

CAVA’s Brett Schulman: ‘You can’t cut your way to greatness’

From co-founder of one restaurant in Rockville, Maryland, to CEO of a multibillion-dollar public company with 400-plus locations nationwide, Brett...

NYSE Floor Talk: Brett Schulman, CEO, CAVA - YouTube

NYSE Floor Talk: Brett Schulman, CEO, CAVA - YouTube

Two hundred restaurants and growing! CAVA CEO Brett Schulman tells us about the company's mission, growth plans and how it's supporting ...

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