I'm the CEO of Cava. I'm obsessively punctual and still work shifts in our restaurants — here's a day in my life.

Source: Business Insider

Brett Schulman and his wife. CavaThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brett Schulman, the 54-year-old cofounder and CEO of Cava, based in Washington, DC. It's been edited for length and clarity.