Fast-casual Mediterranean brand Cava has opened its first Michigan location in Canton.
The 3,850-square-foot restaurant is open for dining room service and online ordering. It’s part of a wider expansion for the brand, which hopes to bring the company to a total of 1,000 Cava locations nationwide by 2032. A downtown Detroit restaurant is also in the works.
Cava’s concept is health-conscious and highly customizable with a menu that features nearly 40 ingredients for creating grain bowls, salads and pita sandwiches. It also has house-made juices, tea, hummus, vegetarian and vegan options and kids’ menus.
“We’re thrilled to join the Southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean,” said Cava regional leader Gino Carlin in a press release. “Entering the state of Michigan marks our 28th state, and we’re eager to welcome more guests in the Midwest and throughout the country to our table to enjoy our Mediterranean cuisine and hospitality.”
The Canton restaurant, which employs 25-40 people, is now open at 43450 Ford Road. Operating hours are 10:45 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Visit cava.com.
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