Cava Will Open New Dallas Location in Early 2027
The fast-casual chain will expand its Dallas-Fort Worth footprint with a 2,391-square-foot store at Wynnewood Village.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Cava plans to open a new location at 671 W. Illinois Avenue in Dallas during the first half of 2027. The project is part of a larger multi-million-dollar redevelopment effort currently underway at the Wynnewood Village shopping center.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects the continued growth of the Dallas-Fort Worth market for national chains seeking space in redeveloped retail centers. These projects often hinge on landlord-led infrastructure improvements, such as the parking and traffic flow modifications happening at Wynnewood Village.
Cava is adding a 2,391-square-foot location to its network of 500 total U.S. stores. The restaurant will join a hub of more than 80 existing tenants at the Wynnewood Village shopping center.
The players
Cava
A national fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain operating 500 stores across the United States.
Brixmor Property Group
A real estate investment trust that owns and manages open-air shopping centers, including Wynnewood Village.
Wynnewood Village
A Dallas-based shopping center currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar redevelopment to modernize its retail footprint.
The details
The new Cava store is situated at the intersection of Illinois Avenue and Zang Boulevard. Brixmor Property Group is managing the site, which requires modifications to parking and road infrastructure to accommodate increased traffic and pedestrian access. This integration into an established retail center like Wynnewood Village allows the brand to benefit from existing foot traffic generated by anchor tenants like Kroger and Target.
Timeline
2010: The first modern-day Cava was founded.
2020: Cava arrived in the Dallas market.
January 2026: Target opened at Wynnewood Village.
First half of 2027: Intended opening date for the Cava location.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Cava follows the 2026 Target opening at Wynnewood Village as part of an aggressive revitalization of the aging shopping center. This reflects a broader trend of national brands prioritizing redeveloped retail hubs over new ground-up construction in urban infill markets.
Operators in the Dallas area should monitor how the ongoing traffic and parking modifications at Wynnewood Village affect access for their own logistics and customers. Use this site-specific redevelopment as a benchmark for how landlords are adjusting infrastructure to lure national restaurant tenants.
The takeaway
Large-scale retail redevelopments are key indicators of shifting consumer density in urban shopping centers. Track local permit filings or site development plans to understand when these infrastructure projects will impact accessibility for neighboring businesses.
Further reading
Explore the Openings & Closings section to monitor how other major brands are navigating retail development in the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CultureMap Dallas.
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