
Newk’s Eatery Franchise: Expanding in Salt Lake City Suburbs
Newk's Eatery targets Salt Lake City suburbs for expansion with 11 potential locations.
Newk's Eatery is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 214 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Newk's Eatery has earned the No. 244 spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 list, with $784 billion in global sales in 2025 [[2026-10-20 Newk's Eatery Ranks No. 244 on 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 List (715a42)]]. * Newk's Eatery is being selective about its franchisees as it prepares for its next phase of growth, prioritizing shared values and a cultural fit over financial qualifications [[2026-10-19 Newk’s Eatery Builds a Values-Driven Franchise Culture (04f1bb)]]. * The brand has developed systems to help franchisees manage food and labor costs, including technology, training, and ongoing support [[2026-10-19 How Newk’s Optimizes Prime Costs and Restaurant Efficiency (910fe6)]]. * Newk's Eatery has introduced a smaller restaurant prototype and more flexible real estate options to improve unit economics for its franchisees [[2026-10-15 How Newk’s New Restaurant Model Improves Unit Economics (efd162)]]. * The brand is targeting Broward County for franchise growth, with the county's 2 million residents and central location making it an attractive starting point [[2026-10-12 Newk's Eatery Targets Broward County for Franchise Growth (4396b8)]]. * Newk's Eatery provides hands-on support to its franchisees throughout restaurant development, opening, and ongoing operations [[2026-10-08 How Newk's Eatery Supports Franchisees at Every Stage (915598)]]. * Newk's Eatery has opened its second Wichita restaurant, marking another step in the brand's mission to bring its fresh ingredients and signature hospitality to more communities [[2026-10-05 Newk's Eatery Opens Second Wichita Restaurant on Oct. 5 (fef991)]]. * The brand has a strong connection to the University of Mississippi, where it was founded in 2004, and offers franchise opportunities to Ole Miss alumni [[2026-09-30 Newk’s Eatery Franchise Opportunities for Ole Miss Alumni (58b395)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Fast casual.

Newk's Eatery targets Salt Lake City suburbs for expansion with 11 potential locations.

Running a restaurant requires owners to manage a long list of moving parts, from staffing and inventory to marketing, technology and guest service.

Some of the biggest growth stories at Newk's Eatery are coming from existing operators who are investing in additional restaurants.

For nearly two decades, Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast-casual restaurant brand, has built a loyal following around scratch-made meals, genuine hospitality and neighborhood restaurants that become part of the communities they serve.

Newk’s Eatery is closely examining the Phoenix metro as it plans for growth in 2026, with Chandler and Scottsdale among the strongest opportunities.

As Newk’s Eatery continues to expand across Texas, San Antonio has emerged as one of the most compelling opportunities for future development.

FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap and Newk's Eatery, gives entrepreneurs three distinct restaurant franchise opportunities backed by decades of restaurant and franchising experience.

FSC Franchise Co. provides training and support to new franchise owners

Newk's Eatery , the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its scratch-made meals and exceptional guest experience, has promoted longtime executive Matt Wilson to chief operating officer.

Newk’s Eatery has promoted 20-year company veteran Matt Wilson to chief operating officer, highlighting his rise from assistant manager to executive leadership.

Through the first six months of the year, FSC opened seven restaurants, including two Beef 'O' Brady's and five Brass Tap locations, while signing five franchise agreements.

Opus Training, a training operations platform used by multi-unit brands, has launched Opus Recommendation Engine, a product designed to convert operational data and guest feedback into specific action steps for franchise
Inspired by America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, Newk’s Eatery is launching a “Star-Spangled Summer” limited-time menu packed with fresh flavors and seasonal favorites.

Newk’s Eatery ranked No. 25 on Fast Casual Top 100 list.

Joining a franchise means gaining access to a proven business model, but the depth of that support can vary significantly from one franchisor to another.

FSC Franchise Co. attracts multi-unit operators with strong unit performance and support

Newk’s Eatery , the 97-unit fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is targeting suburban Columbus, Ohio, for franchise development.

Newk’s Eatery , the 97-unit fast-casual restaurant chain known for its fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and pizzas, is targeting the Raleigh-Durham market in North Carolina for franchise development.

FSC Franchise Co. manages supply chain operations with centralized purchasing.

Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature hospitality and scratch-made meals, gives franchisees flexibility in restaurant formats, allowing them to find the best possible…

In the evolving world of restaurant franchising, scale can do a lot more than unlock savings in food costs and supply chain.

Greg LaFoe owns six Newk’s Eatery units across two states.

Chris Cheek , chief development officer of Newk’s Eatery , is helping guide the brand’s next stage of franchise growth as the company sharpens its development strategy around unit-level performance.

Newk’s Eatery , the nearly 100-unit fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature hospitality and scratch-made meals, has built a franchise model designed to support long-term multi-unit growth for its owners.