It's been a wild ride for shareholders of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA). The stock soared in the first month-and-a-half after its initial public offering (IPO). But as of this writing, it's down 44% from the peak price as investor optimism starts waning. 

Nonetheless, it's easy to see why there was so much excitement about the up-and-coming, Mediterranean-focused fast-casual chain. The growth potential is certainly there. 

But if you're one of those investors who are considering buying shares of Cava right now, you might be more interested in Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). Let's take a closer look at these two popular restaurant stocks. 

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