The International Franchise Association's (IFA) Franchise Education & Research Foundation announced Tuesday the winners of its second annual Franchising Gives Back Awards, who were honored at an awards dinner Monday in Washington, D.C. The Franchise Education & Research Foundation recognized five Gold Winners at the Franchising Gives Back Celebration & Awards Dinner, including: Spirit of […]

Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual restaurant known for its culinary-driven menu and open kitchen, is expanding into Virginia with the company’s latest development agreement to open 10 locations in Fairfax and Arlington counties over the next six years.  Red Alpha Holding LLC, a long-time successful Five Guys multi-unit operator with 10 years in restaurant development and […]

With menu transparency and healthy alternatives at the core of today’s consumer demands, Newk’s Eatery,a fast-casual restaurant brand focused on fresh, flavorful eating is replacing the standard bread choice for five of its guest-favorite sandwiches with a new clean label 11-grain wheat bread starting August 1. Freshly baked with no artificial colorants or preservatives and high […]

Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual restaurant known for its culinary-driven menu and open kitchen, has inked a new development agreement with franchisee C2 Investment Partners, LLC. The multi-unit operator will open six Newk’s locations in the Atlanta area over the next four years and has purchased the existing Newk’s at 2566 Briarcliff Road NE in Atlanta. The […]

Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual restaurant known for its culinary-driven menu and open kitchens, is expanding to Central Florida, with plans to bring 10 to 12 corporate-owned locations to the Orlando area over the next five years. Construction is underway on the first Orlando-area restaurant in the Waterford Oaks shopping center, owned by BluRock Development, at […]

Speaking to the season, Newk’s Eatery’s fresh introductions bring to the table iconic summer flavors with grilled vegetables, fresh summer salads and savory imported prosciutto. This summer, guests will be able to enjoy four new salad choices, including the Grilled Veggie Salad, Kale Caesar Salad, Bowtie Caesar Pasta Salad, and Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad. Newk’s […]

When Lori Newcomb first visited her doctor for abdominal pain, the last thing she expected to walk out with was a late-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis. Blindsided and heartbroken by a type of cancer very few recognize or understand, Lori and her husband Chris, cofounder and CEO of Newk’s Eatery, saw an opportunity to save women’s […]

Cassandra Stokes has been a Newk’s Eatery franchisee for just two and a half years, and she is already making restaurant history with the 101-unit chain. Stokes’ Sekots Too LLC franchise was chosen as Newk’s Eatery’s Franchisee of the Year from among more than 30 owner-operators due to high performance in a variety of operational […]

On Monday, April 25, fast-casual chain Newk’s Eatery is bringing its signature brand of fresh, flavorful dining to San Marcos, Texas, with the grand opening of the city’s first Newk’s restaurant. Known for its dynamic, bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and hospitality, the rapidly growing brand’s newest restaurant on Interstate 35 will be serving up fresh, […]

Pairing a big moment with a big cause, fast casual Newk’s Eatery is celebrating its centennial restaurant opening by uniting system-wide to raise $100,000 for ovarian cancer research starting April 4. Each of Newk’s 100 restaurants has committed to raising $1,000, inviting guests to join the search for a cure by adding $1 or more to their […]

As a part of Newk’s Eatery’s plan to double in size by 2019, the fast-casual brand is making strides to further strengthen its technical and franchise offerings with the promotion of Adam Karveller to Newk’s vice president of information technology and Keith Moody to the brand’s vice president of franchise operations. Both Karveller and Moody […]

On March 7, foodie restaurant brand Newk’s Eatery is debuting in the Raleigh-Durham area with its first restaurant in Cary, bolstering the company’s North Carolina footprint and rapid East Coast expansion. The Cary location will be the first of six to seven additional restaurants planned for the Triangle area and the sixth Newk’s Eatery currently […]

For a number of American consumers, fish is the word during the six-week period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Brands specializing in seafood see an uptick in sales while chains ranging from the burger and sandwich to chicken and ethnic categories add a special fish or shrimp item to the menu lineup. Some consumers […]

Since Newk’s Eatery first introduced its flash-seared Ahi Tuna Salad last year, the move created a defining ‘Ahi! Moment’ both for guests who savor the Asian-inspired dish and for the second-generation fast-casual restaurant brand known for its freshness and bold flavor. Quickly earning a place among Newk's permanent bestsellers, the Ahi Tuna Salad will be […]

Newk’s Eatery reports that 2015 was a year for the record books, with a 27 percent increase in the number of restaurants. The company’s rapid expansion in 2015, with 20 new restaurant openings, six new market entries, and eight new franchisee signings, is the result of Newk’s plans to double in size in the next […]