Savor the Flavor

Add some flavor to your portfolio by owning a Newk’s Eatery franchise. Our unique dishes & Southern hospitality have been wowing guests since 2004. Don’t miss out on this tasty investment opportunity—join the family today.

Become an Owner

$2M AAV* Franchise

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  • Top 15 Food Franchise

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  • Top 175 Highest Grossing Chains

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  • Over $2 Million Raised to Help Fight Ovarian Cancer

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Why Franchise with Newk’s?

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    A Perfect Pairing

    Join a franchise that’s known for its great food quality and outstanding service.

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    Recipe for Growth

    A broad menu loaded with fresh ingredients on sandwiches, salads, pizzas and more.

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    Optional Prototypes

    New prototype with optional drive-thru for standalone, in-line & end-cap sites.

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    Marketing Matters

    Boost your sales with targeted marketing & top-notch operational support.

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    Tech-Driven Support

    Seamless online catering, delivery & table ordering to help boost sales and increase efficiency.

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    Newk’s Cares

    Our charitable efforts have raised over 2 million in the fight against ovarian cancer.

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Need help finding the perfect location for your franchise?

The Newk’s team offers comprehensive support, including market analysis, lease negotiation and construction management. We’ll handle all the details to bring your tasty vision to life.

Let us extend you a warm Southern welcome. Newk’s franchise opportunities are available in states like AL, MS, TX, CO, LA, AR, FL, GA, SC, NC, TN, KY, IN & MD, with plans for expansion.

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Franchise Starts with Family

Newk’s Eatery: A family-founded kitchen serving up high-quality comfort food since 2004. From classic Newcomb family faves to trendy twists, everything is sliced, diced & seasoned in-house. Come for the delicious eats, stay for the friendly environment.

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A Word from our franchisees…

  • “It’s grown into something I never imagined. It truly is a family – you can call any leadership team member and they’d answer the phone to help.”

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    David Weeks Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Since 2019

  • “We take care of our people and do what we say we’re going to do. Newk’s Support Center provides a high level of support.”

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    Kevin Fitzpatrick Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Since 2009

Our Leaders

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    Chris Newcomb Founder

  • Frank Paci - Chief Executive Officer Headshot

    Frank Paci Chief Executive Officer

  • Adam Karveller - Chief Technology Officer Headshot

    Adam Karveller Chief Technology Officer

  • Matt Wilson - Vice President of Operations Headshot

    Matt Wilson Vice President of Operations

  • Mark Reedy - Vice President of Franchise Operations Headshot

    Mark Reedy Vice President of Franchise Operations

Got the Right Ingredients?

The recipe for starting a Newk’s isn’t extensive but is crucial to our brand’s success. If you’re ready to take the culinary world by storm & have a passion for fresh food & serving people, then owning a franchise will surely satisfy your business portfolio. Here’s what we need from you.

  • 1.5M+ Net Worth
  • $750 Liquid Assets
  • 5+ Years Experience
  • Love The Brand

The data reflects the performance during our fiscal year beginning January 3, 2022, and ending January 1, 2023, and shows the data for franchised restaurants that have been open for at least eighteen (18) months. This information can be found in Item 19 of our 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document (“FDD”), to which we refer you for additional information. A NEW FRANCHISEE’S RESULTS MAY DIFFER FROM THE REPRESENTED PERFORMANCE. This advertisement is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Offerings made by delivery of an FDD only and in compliance with the applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your state.

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Territories Available

Target Locations available in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia.

Existing Locations with territories available in Alabama, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.