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Chicago & Midwest  + Greater Chicagoland  + Retail  |  October 21, 2025
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Cava Restaurant Expands Chicagoland Footprint

Cava Group Inc. is opening more suburban Chicago locations after signing new leases in Buffalo Grove and Bolingbrook.

CBRE announced the completion of three new lease transactions for the Mediterranean-focused, fast-casual restaurant chain, with two in Bolingbrook and one in Buffalo Grove. The Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain signed a lease to occupy 2,800 square feet at the Shops at Buffalo Grove to replace restaurant Noodles and Company.

CBRE represented the landlord, Midwest Equities, in the three transactions. The team included Sean McCourt and Alex Corno, based in CBRE’s Chicago office. “Retail activity for premier high-visibility strip centers across the Chicago suburbs continues to show strong momentum,” said McCourt. In 2024, Cava began its expansion into Chicago with locations in Wicker Park, Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills and River Forest.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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