Newk’s Eatery Welcomes Spring With Fresh Flavors and Fan-Favorite Dishes
Beloved eatery makes Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad a permanent menu item and highlights seasonal offerings
FRANKLIN, TN. (April 16, 2025) – As the seasons change, so do the flavors at Newk’s Eatery. This spring, the fan-favorite Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad is making its highly anticipated return — this time, for good. After listening to guest feedback, Newk’s is adding this fresh and flavorful salad to its permanent menu.
Newk’s is highlighting other menu items this spring, including the Pesto Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Caesar Wrap, perfect for guests craving zesty, fresh flavors. Rounding out the spring menu are comforting classics — the Broccoli Cheddar Soup and indulgent Coconut Cake, available for a limited time.
The lineup includes:
- Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad – Grilled chicken, romaine blend, pesto bowtie pasta, Parmesan, red bell peppers and croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing
- Pesto Chicken Sandwich – Grilled chicken, Swiss cheese, red and yellow bell peppers and basil pesto on Newk’s signature bread
- Chicken Caesar Wrap – Grilled chicken, Parmesan, romaine blend and Caesar dressing wrapped in a spinach tortilla
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup – A rich and velvety blend of broccoli florets simmered in seasoned chicken broth with grated cheddar cheese, spices and sweet onions, topped with shredded cheddar
- Coconut Cake – Fluffy vanilla cake layered with coconut icing and covered in coconut flakes, made fresh in Newk’s bakery
These fresh spring flavors will be available from Wednesday, April 16, through Sunday, June 22. Plus, due to popular demand, Newk’s Spring Cup will stay through summer.
“At Newk’s, we listen to our guests, and they’ve made it clear—they love the Pesto Pasta Chicken Caesar Salad. That’s why we’re making it a permanent menu item,” said Frank Paci, CEO of Newk’s Eatery. “With the return of this fan favorite and a lineup of fresh spring flavors, we’re giving guests more of what they crave this season.”
For more information, visit newks.com or download the Newk’s Eatery app to join Newk’s Rewards for exclusive offers.
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 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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