Newk’s Eatery

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Flexible Real Estate Options Include Inline, End-Cap, and Drive-Thru Formats

Over 20 Years of Growth &amp; Innovation

JOIN A LEGACY FAST-CASUAL BRAND LOVED FOR SCRATCH-MADE SANDWICHES, SALADS &amp; SOUPS WITH $2.2M AUV*

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Newk’s restaurants average $2.2M in annual sales, with top performers exceeding $3M.* Our scratch-made menu keeps operations efficient while flexible prototypes — including inline, endcap, and drive-thru — adapt to any market. Catering and group sales add extra revenue beyond the dining room.

Strong Restaurant-Level Performance

Guests love chef-crafted, generous portions served in open kitchens, while franchisees get 350+ hours of training, ongoing coaching, marketing support, and shared purchasing savings. Strong operational systems let franchisees focus on growth and profitability.

Premium Product and Support

With over 100 locations, Newk’s has plenty of open territory in key markets. Fast-casual is booming, and Newk’s outperforms the category. The refreshed focus on fresh, great food positioning creates a clear, exciting brand opportunity for new franchisees.

Growth-Ready Brand

Newk’s Eatery delivers a unique fast-casual experience with scratch-made sandwiches, salads, soups, and pizzas, pairing operational efficiency with strong restaurant economics, robust support, and a culture built on community.

HOW NEWK'S STANDS OUT

Top 100 Movers &amp; Shakers

No. 25

Franchise Times Top 400

No. 229

Best Fast Casual Brand

No. 2

Raised to Help Fight Ovarian Cancer

Over $2.5 Million

AWARDS &amp; RECOGNITION

Franchisees benefit from a playbook developed over our 20+ year operating history and receive&nbsp;hands-on support and coaching&nbsp;from a seasoned leadership team that is focused on translating our playbook into your growth plan.

20+ YEARS OF ESTABLISHED EXPERIENCE &amp; LEADERSHIP

Franchisees receive approximately&nbsp;350 hours of classroom and on-the-job training. Ongoing support covers critical areas like site selection, lease negotiation, build-out, marketing, tech platforms, and menu innovation.

COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT

Franchisees benefit from ongoing marketing support, including national and local marketing efforts, with an investment in the marketing fund (1.5-2.75% of gross sales*). We are focused on building brand awareness and establishing a strong brand identity.

MARKETING SUPPORT &amp; STRATEGIC BRANDING

Support in leveraging flexible footprint options, including new prototype formats with drive-thru, in-line, and end-cap configurations, which expands location options, alongside assistance with&nbsp;site selection&nbsp;and&nbsp;lease negotiation.

REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

In 2023, FSC Franchise Co. acquired Newk's Eatery. With over 280 locations open and decades of experience, Newk's franchisees benefit from the centralized shared services model with FSC, which supports tech, marketing, operations, and supply chain across the system. This centralized support helps reduce overhead and improve margins.

FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT BACKED BY FSC FRANCHISE CO. PARTNERSHIP

From site selection to grand opening and beyond, Newk’s provides hands-on, end-to-end support designed to help franchisees launch strong, operate confidently and grow sustainably.

OUR SUPPORT

Chris Newcomb

Chris Elliot

Matt Wilson

Chris Cheek

Adam Karveller

MEET THE TEAM

Todd Jackson’s journey in restaurants began with a family legacy and a decade at Chili’s, but his true passion came with franchising. In 2006, he joined Newk’s Eatery as one of its first franchisees, quickly expanding to 11 locations with a strong partnership team. Todd credits Newk’s exceptional food, operational systems, and loyal employees for his success. “Our culture and the commitment of our team are what make growth possible,” he notes. Looking ahead, he’s bringing the brand’s signature sandwiches, salads, and soups to more communities across the Southeast and Texas.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-link no-underline" style="color: #3b82f6; cursor: pointer;" href="https://1851franchise.com/longtime-restaurateur-grows-with-newks-eatery-a-legacy-of-leadership-and-success-2728408">READ MORE &gt;</a>

Todd Jackson

Rick Howard’s path to franchising is anything but conventional. After a seven-year career as a narcotics officer, he transitioned into the restaurant industry and built a diverse portfolio including Dunkin’, Wild Wing Cafe, and his own concept, Toasted Kitchen &amp; Cocktails. Drawn to Newk’s Eatery by its scratch-made menu and family-oriented approach, Rick is now bringing the brand to Statesboro, Georgia, with plans to grow alongside trusted partners. “It kept coming up in my life — I took it as a sign,” he says of discovering Newk’s. With a hands-on approach and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of operators, Rick is poised to expand the brand while maintaining the high standards that first inspired him.<a target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-link underline" style="color: #3b82f6; cursor: pointer;" href="https://1851franchise.com/rick-howard-newks-eatery-franchisee-2728911">READ MORE &gt;</a>

Rick Howard

From seasoned restaurateurs to multi-unit franchise owners, these are the franchisees building the Newk’s legacy of fresh food, generous portions, and thriving communities.

From Sonic carhop to multi-unit franchisee, Skip Russell knows the restaurant business inside and out. He sold his Popeyes restaurants to take on a new challenge with Newk’s Eatery, opening his first restaurant last December and planning six locations in total. He chose Newk’s for its household-name reputation, scratch-made menu, and operational efficiency. “Franchising makes it easier — the hard work is done for you,” Skip notes. Now, he’s excited to grow the brand with his son and seize untapped market opportunities. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-link no-underline" style="color: #3b82f6; cursor: pointer;" href="https://1851franchise.com/former-popeyes-franchisee-builds-on-decades-of-success-with-newks-expansion-plans-2727819#stories ">READ MORE &gt;</a>

Skip Russell

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Add a high-performing fast-casual brand to your portfolio with Newk’s Eatery. Averaging $2.2M AUV and 10–11% operating margins, the two-day part model allows multi-unit operators to maximize efficiency and profitability.* With only ~100 locations systemwide, open territories offer prime expansion potential, supported by flexible real estate options and the FSC Franchise Co. shared services platform, which delivers $1.5M+ in purchasing synergies.

WHY NEWK’S FRANCHISE FOR MULTI-UNIT FRANCHISEES

Signings───────Columbus, MS Wichita, KS Fort Worth, TX 5-Restaurants

Openings───────Athens, GA Statesboro, GA

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FRANCHISE RESEARCH

*Refer to the Newk's Eatery Franchise Disclosure Document, This website and the information contained on this website is for information purposes only. This is not an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. This franchise is offered only by our delivery of a franchise disclosure document to you in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s rule on franchising and various state and provincial/territorial franchise sales laws. Franchise offerings cannot be made by us, or on our behalf, in any state unless we are registered, exempt or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state. The communications on this website are not directed towards residents of any state where we are not currently authorized to sell franchises and we will not sell franchises in those states or to residents of those states until we are authorized. The following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: CA, HI, IN, IL, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA and WI. If you reside in one of these states, you may have certain rights under applicable franchise laws. FOR THE STATE OF NEW YORK: This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can be made only by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law.

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