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29848284
29848285

779 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

BH
CT 756500, MA 133395
Horvath & Tremblay
TT
MA 9​5​0​4​1​4​5
Horvath & Tremblay
MN
MA 134870
Horvath & Tremblay
Listed by Horvath & Tremblay
$2,769,905
104 days on market
Updated 104 days ago

Cava

Details
Property Type Retail
Sub Type QSR/Fast Food
Square Footage 2,644
Units 1
Cap Rate 5.25%
NOI $145,420
Occupancy 100%
Tenancy Single
Brand/Tenant Cava
Lease Type NN
Lease Expiration 09/30/2035
Remaining Term 9
Rent Bumps Yes
Lease Options 2, 5- Year Options
Year Built 2025
Buildings 1
Stories 1
Acreage 0.200
Parking Spaces spaces
Investment Type Net Lease
Tenant Credit Corporate Guarantee
Lease Commencement 09/06/2025
Ownership Fee Simple

Retail | 5.25% CAP | 2,644 SqFt

Marketing description

Horvath & Tremblay is pleased to present the exclusive opportunity to acquire a new construction Cava located at 779 Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton, Connecticut (the “Property”). Cava is a pad site within Fountain Square, a new construction shopping center that consists of a 91,288 square foot shopping center positioned on 15.85-acres of land. Other notable tenants within Fountain Square include Trader Joe’s, Panera Bread, Goddard School, Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, My Eye Dr., Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike’s, Tropical Smoothie, Consumer Cellular, Sport Clips, and Crumbl Cookies.

Cava is extremely well located at the center of a busy retail, medical and corporate office corridor along Bridgeport Avenue between Route 8 and the Trapp Falls Reservoir in Fairfield County. The destination trade area serves the surrounding towns of Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, and Trumbull, as well as travelers on CT Route 8, a primary commuter highway serving over 66,000 vehicles per day. Fountain Square is surrounded by high-end office buildings with a captive employment base, national retailers and restaurants, and luxury apartment communities that drive traffic to the immediate area.

Investment highlights

NEW CONSTRUCTION: The new construction Cava is situated inside of the newly constructed Fountain Square and includes a modern design, drive-thru lane, and outdoor patio seating.

LONG-TERM LEASE WITH INCREASES: Cava has 9+ years remaining on their primary lease term with two (2), 5-year renewal options. The Lease calls for 12% rent increases every 5 years throughout the primary lease term and at the start of each option period, providing the investor with an attractive increase in revenue and hedge against inflation.

MINIMAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Cava reimburses its pro rata share of real estate taxes, insurance and common area maintenance, making it an attractive investment for the passive real estate investor. Cava has a 5% Cap on Controllable Operating Expenses.

DYNAMIC CORPORATE TENANT: Cava is a fast-growing, fast casual chain and the largest operator of Mediterranean restaurants in the country. Founded in 2006, the company is rapidly expanding and has more than 367 locations with plans for continued aggressive expansion. The company is publicly traded (NYSE: CAVA) with a market capitalization of over $7.28 billion (1/28/2026). Cava reported 2024 revenue of $954.3 million, at 33.1% increase over 2023.

PRIME RETAIL LOCATION: Cava is extremely well located at the center of a busy retail, medical and corporate office corridor situated along Bridgeport Avenue between Route 8 and the Trapp Falls Reservoir in Fairfield County. The area is home to more than 5,000,000 square feet of corporate office and flex space, and numerous shopping centers with national retailers and restaurants, all of which drive traffic to the area. Shelton offers a captive employment market that provides a built-in customer base for the tenants in Fountain Square. The destination trade area serves the surrounding towns of Seymour, Ansonia, Derby, Monroe, and Trumbull, as well as travelers on CT Route 8, a primary commuter highway which sees more than 66,000 vehicles per day.

CORPORATE OFFICE CORRIDOR: Notable corporate tenants include Prudential Financial, CDW, United Healthcare, Robert Half, Barnum Financial Group, Sectra North America, Tetley USA, Baldwin Technology, Black & Decker, BIC Corporation, Playtex, Perkin Elmer and Pitney Bowes.

RETAIL TRADE AREA: Notable tenants drawing consumers to the trade area include Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Walmart, Big-Y, Trader Joe’s, TJ Maxx, The Edge Fitness Club, Walgreens, CVS, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, Bruegger’s Bagels, Five Guys Burgers, Duchess, Dunkin’, Wood N Tap, Chili’s, Longhorn, Chipotle, and Outback Steakhouse.

TRAFFIC COUNTS: Over 16,200 vehicles pass the Property every day along Bridgeport Avenue. An additional 66,000 vehicles pass the trade area daily on CT Route 8.

DEMOGRAPHICS: Approximately 35,200 people live within 3-miles of the Property with an average household income of $157,074. More than 129,000 people live within 5-miles of the Property with an average household income of $151,191. Additionally, there are more than 63,500 employees within 5-miles of the Property.

Listing Contacts

BH
CT 756500, MA 133395
Horvath & Tremblay
TT
MA 9​5​0​4​1​4​5
Horvath & Tremblay
MN
MA 134870
Horvath & Tremblay
Listed by Horvath & Tremblay

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Name
ETHAN COLE
License
REB.0791749
Title
Broker of Record
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