TL;DR
Cava opened its first Wisconsin restaurant on October 28 in Greenfield, a Milwaukee suburb, as part of its Midwest growth strategy. The company plans to open two more locations in Wisconsin, in Madison and Glendale, and aims to operate at least 1,000 restaurants by 2032.
Cava opened its first Wisconsin restaurant Oct. 28 at 8833 Sura Lane in Greenfield, a Milwaukee suburb. The 3,000-square-foot location marks the Washington, D.C.-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain's debut in the state and will employ 25 to 40 local workers.
To celebrate opening day, Cava hosted a Community Day offering complimentary meals to guests. The company also collected and matched donations supporting the People's Table, a local charity, and donated freshly prepared meals to community members.
Cava plans to open a second Wisconsin restaurant in mid-November at Hilldale Shopping Center on North Midvale Boulevard in Madison. A third location is planned for 5470 N. Port Washington Road in Glendale.
The Wisconsin expansion is part of Cava's broader Midwest growth strategy. The company opened its first Minneapolis restaurant in late September and aims to operate at least 1,000 restaurants by 2032. Cava currently operates in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
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This story was originally published in FastCasual on October 29, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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