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The Next Chipotle or the Next Sweetgreen?

May 22, 2023

Jason Moser, a senior analyst at Motley Fool, shares insights on the upcoming IPO of Mediterranean chain Cava and its potential to rival Chipotle. He discusses Cava's rapid growth and strategic moves, including the acquisition of Zoe's Kitchen. Meilin Quinn explores how artificial intelligence is impacting various businesses, focusing on opportunities and challenges faced by companies like Chegg and Duolingo. Together, they analyze retail performance and the evolving landscape of consumer spending, providing a thought-provoking discussion on future trends.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Cava vs. Chipotle: A Fast-Casual Showdown

8min

Retail Performance and Inventory Normalization Trends

2min

Navigating AI's Impact on Business

13min

Contrasting Language Learning Solutions: Chegg vs. Duolingo

2min

Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava has filed for an IPO later this year. Will investors be as satisfied as Cava’s customers? (00:21) Jason Moser discusses: - The growth of Cava and the company’s plans for capital raised during the IPO - How Cava could end up as the next Chipotle (or not) - What another big week of retail earnings portends (12:43) A lot of companies are talking about artificial intelligence on their conference calls this earnings season. Ricky Mulvey talks with Motley Fool analyst Meilin Quinn about a business that may be getting a genuine tailwind from AI.

Companies discussed: CMG, SG, COST, LOW, BBY, HD, WMT, TGT, CHGG, DUOL

Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Meilin Quinn Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Dan Boyd

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