CAVA has received city approval to transform the former Burger Barn Grill at Baymeadows Park, east of I‑95, into its next fast‑casual location. On Tuesday, officials signed off on a permit for a roughly 2,600‑square-foot build-out at 9303 Baymeadows Road, Unit 101, with the project valued at about $665,610. Horizon Construction Co. is listed as the contractor, while Spokane-based Ferris + Sloane is the project's architect.
Permit details and contractors
As reported by Jax Daily Record, the permit issued Tuesday names Horizon Construction Co. of Alpharetta, Ga., to perform the build‑out and confirms the work at 2,600 square feet and $665,610. The paperwork also identifies Ferris + Sloane as the project's architect and notes that the space had been vacated by Burger Barn Grill. When finished, the fit‑out will add another CAVA to the Baymeadows Park shopping center's restaurant lineup.
Developer says opening planned for summer
In a press release via Paradigm Development Partners, the Baymeadows Park developer confirmed CAVA will occupy Suite 101 and said the restaurant is expected to open in summer 2026. The release states that the location will offer dine‑in, pickup and digital ordering, will include patio seating and is projected to create roughly 25 to 40 local jobs. Paradigm also noted that CAVA plans to host a Community Day, the chain's free‑meal event that pairs guest donations with a company match, as part of the opening festivities.
Why CAVA can move in quickly
CAVA expanded its footprint in part through its acquisition of Zoës Kitchen in late 2018, a strategy that has let the brand convert existing restaurants into CAVA locations more quickly. The company emphasizes a build‑your‑own model with bowls, pitas, dips, proteins and toppings, which fits neatly into suburban retail footprints. CAVA's acquisition announcement and menu information are documented on the company's site and help explain why the concept often appears in repurposed strip‑center spaces, as outlined by CAVA and CAVA.
Burger Barn's Baymeadows history
The Baymeadows storefront was most recently occupied by Burger Barn Grill; the chain's site lists a Baymeadows ordering page and nearby locations at The Pavilion at Durbin Park and in Tallahassee. Burger Barn Grill lists those locations, and commercial listings for 9303 Baymeadows Road show Baymeadows Park as a recent center built out in 2022. With the Burger Barn spot now vacant, landlords and developers appear to be moving quickly to refill the center's restaurant lineup.
What to watch next
Expect construction signage and additional permit filings in the coming weeks as Horizon Construction prepares the tenant fit‑out. The developer and CAVA say they will share Community Day and opening‑day details once schedules are finalized, with updates anticipated as the project moves toward a summer 2026 opening.
