Newk's Eatery Expanding Into Central Florida
First Newk's to open in Orlando this summer; 10-12 more planned
Newk's Eatery is expanding into Central Florida, with plans to bring 10-12 corporate-owned locations to the Orlando area over the next five years.
Construction is underway on the first Orlando-area restaurant in the Waterford Oaks shopping center, owned by BluRock Development, at 1542 North Alafaya Trail. It is slated to open in mid-August. A second restaurant is planned for late 2016 at 11650 University Blvd.
The development plan will further establish Mississippi-based Newk's as a major player in Florida, where the brand is currently growing in the panhandle region, Jacksonville, Tampa-St. Petersburg, and Palm Beach and Broward counties.
"Newk's Eatery brings a fresh take on fast casual dining to the Waterford Oaks center," said BluRock Development owner Joe Schuemann. "I've heard a lot of people say they've heard about Newk's and are eager to try it. We feel there's a great demand for the brand in the Orlando market."
In addition to rapid corporate expansion in Orlando, Newk's has a long-term goal of reaching more than 200 locations by 2018.
"Newk's expansion into Central Florida is an important part of our growth plan," said Newk's Eatery Chief Development Officer Chris Cheek. "Our Orlando restaurant will be the first in Florida to feature our new contemporary design that we rolled out last year, and we think it will become a popular dining destination for the area."
Celebrating its 12th year, Newk's has remained steadfast in its commitment to quality, serving made-from-scratch sandwiches, salads, soups and California-style pizzas using fresh and flavorful ingredients, accompanied by a unique level of service and hospitality.
