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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cava makes its debut in Michigan
Cava Photo courtesy of Cava You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter. Cava has opened its first location in Michigan, in the Detroit suburb of Canton, as part of its broader plan to expand across the state. 'We're thrilled to join the Southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean,' regional leader Gino Carlin said in a statement. '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 Michigan entry comes on the heels of Cava's debut in Indiana in March and a successful debut in Chicago last year, which chief executive officer Brett Schulman called the company's most successful market opening to date. The company finished 2024 with 58 net new restaurants for 367 total and is projecting 64 to 68 new units in 2025, including in new markets Detroit and Pittsburgh. It's targeting 1,000 locations by 2032. Chief financial officer Tricia Tolivar recently told analysts that new restaurants are performing strongly. 'The cohort that opened in Q4 is performing at average weekly sales levels above 2023,' she said. 'We're still early in looking at these restaurants and understanding how they're going to behave, but we feel very confident in our ability to deliver $2.3 million (average unit volumes) in year one with 10% growth driving to $2.5 million and then 8% growth in the following years.' Cava's first quarter earnings included a 10.8% increase in same-store sales driven by 7.5% traffic growth. During its quarterly earnings call in May, Schulman said "we continued to demonstrate the strength of our category-defining brand, further cementing Mediterranean as the next major cultural cuisine category." Contact Alicia Kelso at
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CAVA opens new restaurant in Michigan, US
CAVA, a fast-casual dining chain specialising in Mediterranean cuisine, has opened its first outlet in Canton in the US states of Michigan. The restaurant is located at 43450 Ford Road and covers an area of 3,850ft², featuring a dining area along with facilities for digital order pick-up and delivery. The new location will create between 25 and 40 local jobs. CAVA plans to enhance its presence in Michigan with additional locations later in 2025. Its menu allows for extensive customisation, offering 38 different ingredients that enable customers to create a wide variety of combinations through options such as bowls, pitas, chips, dips, juices and dressings. CAVA aims to expand its network to 1,000 restaurants by 2032. In the 2024 fiscal year, it opened 58 new locations and projects a growth rate of at least 17% for 2025. With the opening in Michigan, CAVA now operates across 28 US states and the District of Columbia. CAVA regional leader Gino Carlin stated: 'We're thrilled to join the southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean. '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.' In April 2025, CAVA opened its first restaurant in Florida. "CAVA opens new restaurant in Michigan, US" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CAVA's First Ever Michigan Restaurant Opens in Canton
CAVA continues carving out its presence in the Midwest with its debut Michigan location and a second coming soon. WASHINGTON, July 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, today opened its first location in Michigan, located at 43450 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187. CAVA Canton is a 3,850-square-foot location with a dining room and digital order pick-up and delivery. Daily operating hours are 10:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. The brand has plans to expand its Michigan footprint later this year. CAVA infuses every community it joins with the bold flavors and warm hospitality of the Mediterranean. Its fully customizable menu comprises of 38 ingredients, creating over 17 billion combinations for guests to enjoy through bowls, pitas, chips, dips, juices, and dressings. CAVA is expanding its mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food throughout the country, with increasing momentum in the Midwest. "We're thrilled to join the Southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavors 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." Before the doors officially open to any new restaurant, CAVA invites guests in for a complimentary meal, accepts donations to support a local cause, and matches those donations up to $1,000. Since 2019, this companywide Community Day program has raised more than $600,000 in donations, focused on organizations improving food insecurity in local communities. In keeping with this tradition, CAVA's Canton Community Day event was held yesterday, raising funds for Gleaners Food Bank of Southeast Michigan, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger. With a target of 1,000 restaurants by 2032, the company is quickly growing its national footprint, with plans to open additional restaurants in Michigan later this year. It opened 58 net new restaurants in the 2024 Fiscal Year and expects at least 17 percent growth in 2025. With its entrance into Michigan, CAVA's total national footprint reaches 28 states and the District of Columbia. Prior to the grand opening, CAVA also donated fresh meals prepared throughout the restaurant's training period to local community members. The company's food donation program was launched nationally in the fall of 2023 to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste as CAVA expands to new locations. CAVA's new Canton restaurant will employ 25-40 local people. The company hires people for their hospitality and warmth and is dedicated to creating career pathways for its team members. CAVA offers competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, healthcare, early wage access, an Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health support. To learn more about CAVA, follow @CAVA on social channels, including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. About CAVA CAVA is the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. Our brand and our opportunity transcend the Mediterranean category to compete in the large and growing limited-service restaurant sector as well as the health and wellness food category. CAVA serves guests across gender lines, age groups, and income levels and benefits from generational tailwinds created by consumer demand for healthy living and a demographic shift towards greater ethnic diversity. We meet consumers' desires to engage with convenient, authentic, purpose-driven brands that view food as a source of self-expression. The broad appeal of our food combined with these favorable industry trends drive our vast opportunity for continued growth. View source version on Contacts media@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
20-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
CAVA's First Ever Michigan Restaurant Opens in Canton
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, today opened its first location in Michigan, located at 43450 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187. CAVA Canton is a 3,850-square-foot location with a dining room and digital order pick-up and delivery. Daily operating hours are 10:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. The brand has plans to expand its Michigan footprint later this year. CAVA infuses every community it joins with the bold flavors and warm hospitality of the Mediterranean. Its fully customizable menu comprises of 38 ingredients, creating over 17 billion combinations for guests to enjoy through bowls, pitas, chips, dips, juices, and dressings. CAVA is expanding its mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food throughout the country, with increasing momentum in the Midwest. 'We're thrilled to join the Southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavors 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.' Before the doors officially open to any new restaurant, CAVA invites guests in for a complimentary meal, accepts donations to support a local cause, and matches those donations up to $1,000. Since 2019, this companywide Community Day program has raised more than $600,000 in donations, focused on organizations improving food insecurity in local communities. In keeping with this tradition, CAVA's Canton Community Day event was held yesterday, raising funds for Gleaners Food Bank of Southeast Michigan, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger. With a target of 1,000 restaurants by 2032, the company is quickly growing its national footprint, with plans to open additional restaurants in Michigan later this year. It opened 58 net new restaurants in the 2024 Fiscal Year and expects at least 17 percent growth in 2025. With its entrance into Michigan, CAVA's total national footprint reaches 28 states and the District of Columbia. Prior to the grand opening, CAVA also donated fresh meals prepared throughout the restaurant's training period to local community members. The company's food donation program was launched nationally in the fall of 2023 to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste as CAVA expands to new locations. CAVA's new Canton restaurant will employ 25-40 local people. The company hires people for their hospitality and warmth and is dedicated to creating career pathways for its team members. CAVA offers competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, healthcare, early wage access, an Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health support. To learn more about CAVA, follow @CAVA on social channels, including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. About CAVA CAVA is the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. Our brand and our opportunity transcend the Mediterranean category to compete in the large and growing limited-service restaurant sector as well as the health and wellness food category. CAVA serves guests across gender lines, age groups, and income levels and benefits from generational tailwinds created by consumer demand for healthy living and a demographic shift towards greater ethnic diversity. We meet consumers' desires to engage with convenient, authentic, purpose-driven brands that view food as a source of self-expression. The broad appeal of our food combined with these favorable industry trends drive our vast opportunity for continued growth.
Associated Press
20-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CAVA's First Ever Michigan Restaurant Opens in Canton
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 20, 2025-- CAVA(NYSE: CAVA), the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, today opened its first location in Michigan, located at 43450 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187. CAVA Canton is a 3,850-square-foot location with a dining room and digital order pick-up and delivery. Daily operating hours are 10:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. The brand has plans to expand its Michigan footprint later this year. CAVA infuses every community it joins with the bold flavors and warm hospitality of the Mediterranean. Its fully customizable menu comprises of 38 ingredients, creating over 17 billion combinations for guests to enjoy through bowls, pitas, chips, dips, juices, and dressings. CAVA is expanding its mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food throughout the country, with increasing momentum in the Midwest. 'We're thrilled to join the Southeast Michigan community and introduce more guests to the bold, vibrant flavors 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.' Before the doors officially open to any new restaurant, CAVA invites guests in for a complimentary meal, accepts donations to support a local cause, and matches those donations up to $1,000. Since 2019, this companywide Community Day program has raised more than $600,000 in donations, focused on organizations improving food insecurity in local communities. In keeping with this tradition, CAVA's Canton Community Day event was held yesterday, raising funds for Gleaners Food Bank of Southeast Michigan, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger. With a target of 1,000 restaurants by 2032, the company is quickly growing its national footprint, with plans to open additional restaurants in Michigan later this year. It opened 58 net new restaurants in the 2024 Fiscal Year and expects at least 17 percent growth in 2025. With its entrance into Michigan, CAVA's total national footprint reaches 28 states and the District of Columbia. Prior to the grand opening, CAVA also donated fresh meals prepared throughout the restaurant's training period to local community members. The company's food donation program was launched nationally in the fall of 2023 to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste as CAVA expands to new locations. CAVA's new Canton restaurant will employ 25-40 local people. The company hires people for their hospitality and warmth and is dedicated to creating career pathways for its team members. CAVA offers competitive pay and benefits including paid time off, healthcare, early wage access, an Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health support. To learn more about CAVA, follow @CAVA on social channels, including TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. About CAVA CAVA is the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. Our brand and our opportunity transcend the Mediterranean category to compete in the large and growing limited-service restaurant sector as well as the health and wellness food category. CAVA serves guests across gender lines, age groups, and income levels and benefits from generational tailwinds created by consumer demand for healthy living and a demographic shift towards greater ethnic diversity. We meet consumers' desires to engage with convenient, authentic, purpose-driven brands that view food as a source of self-expression. The broad appeal of our food combined with these favorable industry trends drive our vast opportunity for continued growth. View source version on [email protected] KEYWORD: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MICHIGAN UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RESTAURANT/BAR FOOD/BEVERAGE OTHER PHILANTHROPY RETAIL PHILANTHROPY SOURCE: CAVA Group, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 07/20/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 07/20/2025 09:00 AM
