Newk's welcomes back Chris Cheek as CDO

July 9, 2025

Chris Cheek is back at Newk's Eatery as chief development officer, a role he previously held from 2014 to 2019, when he helped it double in size.

Newk's Frank Paci discusses adding digital ordering solutions, revamping catering

Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci joins Fast Casual Nation to discuss how the 98-location chain is adapting to major industry shifts.

Newk's to continue growth in 2025

January 28, 2025

Founded in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk's Eatery, which has nearly 100 locations in 12 states, closed out 2024 on a positive note despite a challenging sales…

Newk's developing cost-efficient prototype, elevating menu

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Since being acquired last year by FSC Franchise Co., the parent company of Beef 'O' Brady's and The Brass Tap, Newk's Eater is developing a more cost-effective…

Newk's brand refresh adding 'a little extra'

October 5, 2023

Newk's Eatery has rebranded with the tagline "Extra with Every Bite" to amplify the little extras that guests love about the restaurant, said CMO Denise Pedini.

Franchisee of Fuzzy's, Newk's adding Bobby's Burgers to portfolio

August 11, 2023

Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay is hitting the Colorado scene, thanks to a 10-unit deal with Rogers Restaurant Group, led by father-and-son duo Marc and Zach…

Newk's taps former Fazoli's exec to lead franchise sales

July 24, 2023

Newk's Eatery has hired David Boatright as director of franchise sales to lead the expansion of the brand.

Women in the Lead 2023: Honoring 21 of fast casual's top female leaders

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

In honor of International Women's Day, FastCasual interviewed 21 female executives leading the industry.

Newk's embraces voice AI

January 26, 2023

After testing a voice AI ordering system in its corporate stores to operate the phone channel, Newk's Eatery is rolling out the technology to all 100 of its…