Grand Opening on Sept. 10 to bring scratch-made, fresh flavors to Highway 80, marking Georgia’s 14th Newk’s and the brand’s 98th nationwide
Statesboro, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Newk’s Eatery, the fast-casual restaurant brand known for its scratch-made sandwiches, salads, pizzas and signature cakes, will open its first location in Statesboro on Monday, Sept. 10 at 23900 Hwy 80 East, across from Lowe’s.
The Statesboro opening marks Newk’s 98th location nationwide and its 14th in Georgia. It is the first Newk’s store for franchisees Richard Howard and Dakshesh “Tiku” Shroff, longtime residents and business owners in the community.
Grand opening festivities will take place on Sept. 10, featuring special giveaways and appearances by local officials and members of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10am. The first 50 guests on opening day will receive a free slice of cake. Newk’s Rewards members will also earn double points for the first week the restaurant is open.
Howard, a Georgia Southern University graduate, and Shroff, who has lived in Statesboro most of his life, have been business partners since 2008. Together, they operate a popular restaurant in Statesboro. Howard also owns two home improvement businesses, while Shroff runs multiple quick-service restaurants across the region.
“Statesboro has been home for more than 40 years, and opening here made sense for our first location,” Howard said. “Tiku and I go back to our college days, and this launch reflects what we’ve always aimed to do – invest locally and grow in markets we know well. We’re looking forward to bringing Newk’s to the Statesboro area”
The restaurant will debut with Newk’s current limited-time seasonal offerings along with the brand’s customizable Pick 3 option. The limited-time menu items include hearty items like the Steakhouse Salad, Strawberry Fields Salad and Steak “Q” Sandwich, while the Pick 3 lets guests create their own meal by mixing and matching three favorites – such as half sandwiches, salads, mac & cheese, soups or sides – for $12.99.
The restaurant will open to the public at 10:30 a.m. and operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
To sign up for Newk’s Rewards or view the menu, visit Newks.com or download the Newk’s Eatery app.
About Newk’s Eatery
Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual chain that operates and franchises just under 100 units in 16 states. Founded in 2004 and named after Co-Founder Chris “Newk” Newcomb, Newk’s hand-preps more than 30 fresh ingredients daily for salads, sandwiches, soups, and pizzas, all made in-house without fryers or microwaves. Its Signature Cakes are baked in Newk’s own bakery. Fresh grab-and-go options are also available. Newk’s new mobile app, now available on Google Play and the App Store, offers mobile ordering for curbside, in-store pickup or delivery. In 2020, Newk’s ranked in Nation’s Restaurant News’ “Top 200 Countdown” and Restaurant Business’ Top 250 Chains. Newk’s has also been selected as a Top Food Franchise by Entrepreneur. In 2021, Newk’s was recognized in Nation’s Restaurant’s News as a “Top Scorer in Takeout Food Quality” and ranked among the highest “True Loyalty” scores – the percentages of respondents who said they visit because of a real desire to experience the brand, as opposed to convenience. For more information, visit Newks.com, join Newk’s Rewards, or follow Newk’s on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. For franchise information, visit NewksFranchise.com.
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