The brand has opened its first location in the Wolverine State with a 3,850sq ft location in Canton, a Western suburb of Detroit.
The chain says it plans to open a second Michigan location soon, with additional locations also in the works. Earlier this year, the Detroit Free Press reported that Cava was slated to open a location in downtown Detroit this summer.
“We’re thrilled to join the Southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean,” said Gino Carlin, Regional Leader at Cava. “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.”
Cava says its goal is to reach 1,000 restaurants by 2032. It opened 58 net new restaurants in its 2024 fiscal year and expects at least 17 per cent growth in 2025. This spring, Cava opened its first restaurant in Indiana.
Founded in Rockville, Maryland, Cava, which went public in 2023, operates more than 300 locations nationwide. Cava’s fully-customizable menu comprises of 38 ingredients, creating over 17 billion combinations for guests to enjoy through bowls, pitas, chips, dips, juices and dressings.