Newk's Eatery Ranks No. 244 on 2026 Franchise Times Top 400
Jackson, Miss. – October 16, 2026 -- Newk's Eatery, a fast-casual brand with nearly 100 locations, has taken the No. 244 spot on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, which ranks the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales.
Top 400 systems generated $784 billion in 2025 sales, up 4.3%
According to Franchise Times, the 400 largest U.S.-based franchise systems generated $784 billion in global sales in 2025, a 4.3% increase over the previous year. The ranking draws on company-reported data, franchise disclosure documents and other financial information.
Newk's also ranks No. 25 on Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers
Newk's was separately named No. 25 on the 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list. The brand, founded in 2004, operates nearly 100 locations and sells sandwiches, salads, soups and pizzas.