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title: "Wichita Will Get 'Extra with Every Bite' as Newk’s Eatery Launches First Kansas Location"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/11d0bf18-4db8-482a-879b-6937fd435e7b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20251208_wichita_will_get_extra_with_every_bite_as_newks_eatery_launches_first_kansa.html
category: "Fast casual"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Fast casual"
published: 2025-12-08T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:32:37.976Z
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# Wichita Will Get 'Extra with Every Bite' as Newk’s Eatery Launches First Kansas Location

**TL;DR:** Newk's Eatery is opening its first location in Kansas at The Waterfront on Wichita's East Side. The grand opening event will take place on December 10th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and offers for the first 100 guests.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-12-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20251208_wichita_will_get_extra_with_every_bite_as_newks_eatery_launches_first_kansa.html).*

## Story

Newk’s Eatery debuts its first Sunflower State location on Dec. 10 at The Waterfront on Wichita’s East Side, the new eatery invites guests to enjoy fresh meals and a welcoming atmosphere. The dining room can seat up to 146 guests and has one of the largest Wichita flag murals in the city.

The grand opening begins with a VIP event on Saturday, the 6th, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10th. The first 100 guests through the doors on opening day will receive either a free slice of cake or a free drink.

“We have been looking forward to bringing Newk’s Eatery to Wichita for a long time,” said Melody Matulewic, franchise owner of Newk’s Eatery. “Our team values hospitality and service and we believe this community will connect with that. Opening here allows us to share food that is made with care and welcome people into a space that feels positive and comfortable.”

“Newk’s Eatery has a warm approach to gathering around fresh food,” said Hatchett. “Whether people want to dine in or take a meal home, we want this location to be a place where people feel appreciated and enjoy good flavor at their own pace. We are excited to introduce Wichita to Newk’s.”

Newk's Wichita will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Guests can expect a bright dining room, attentive service and a range of choices suited for lunch, dinner or take-home meals.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- location opening (topic)
- Newk's Eatery (company)
- grand opening event (topic)
- Wichita, Kansas (location)
- Melody Matulewic (person)
- The Waterfront (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20251208_wichita_will_get_extra_with_every_bite_as_newks_eatery_launches_first_kansa.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/11d0bf18-4db8-482a-879b-6937fd435e7b).