Newk’s Cares Continues Lori Newcomb’s Legacy During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

The fast-casual brand name is broadening the neighborhood focus of Newk’s Cares while continuing to raise funds and awareness through year-round fundraising efforts.

Jackson, MS(RestaurantNews.comThis September,Newk’s Eatery is acknowledging Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by continuing the objective that has actually been individual to the brand name for more than a years. Through Newk’s Caresthe fast-casual dining establishment brand name is honoring Lori Newcomb’s tradition while raising funds and awareness for ovarian cancer.

Lori, partner of Newk’s Eatery Founder and Executive Chairman Chris Newcombwas detected with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer in 2013. After finding out how hard ovarian cancer can be to identify, Lori and Chris introduced Newk’s Cares in 2014 to increase awareness of the illness and assistance ovarian cancer research study. The effort has actually considering that raised countless dollars for the cause.

“My mama actually turned an unfavorable into a favorable,” stated Madison NewcombLori and Chris Newcomb’s child and director of marketing at Newk’s Eatery. “None people understood anything about ovarian cancer when she was identified. Her objective ended up being raising awareness and funds, however more than anything, she desired ladies to comprehend the signs and listen to their bodies.”

Newk’s Cares continues its objective year-round through cup sales at Newk’s dining establishments, with a part of profits supporting ovarian cancer awareness and support.

The company is likewise getting in a brand-new stage. Newk’s Cares is pursuing ending up being a 501(c)( 3 ), a relocation created to offer the company higher versatility to direct funds towards regional requirements and community-based programs. Newk’s is likewise dealing with its franchise owners and dining establishment groups to recognize ovarian cancer companies, support system and other chances in the neighborhoods it serves.

“We wish to have the ability to return in a more individual method,” Madison stated. “A great wig can cost $1,500 to $2,000, and not everybody can manage that when they are currently going through treatment and have a lot of other costs. We’re taking a look at methods we can aid with requirements like that, whether it’s offering wigs, contributing food to a support system or dealing with a company in among our regional neighborhoods.”

The shift will likewise offer Newk’s franchise owners more chances to bring the Newk’s Cares objective into their own markets. Newcomb is establishing a prepare for the rest of 2026 and into 2027 that will assist existing dining establishments and brand-new shop openings include regional fundraising and awareness efforts.

Among the very first examples will happen in Wichita, Kansas, where Newk’s is preparing to open a brand-new dining establishment in early October. Activities leading up to the opening will consist of a day concentrated on Newk’s Cares, offering visitors a chance to find out about the cause and support its objective.

Newk’s is likewise checking out methods to integrate Newk’s Cares into future dining establishment openings. Throughout training occasions and other pre-opening activities where visitors get complimentary food, clients might be welcomed to make a voluntary contribution to Newk’s Cares. Franchise owners have actually likewise revealed interest in arranging regional occasions such as golf competitions and 5Ks.

For the Newcomb household, broadening Newk’s Cares’ regional reach stays carefully connected to Lori’s initial objective. Ovarian cancer signs can consist of bloating, stomach or pelvic pain, feeling complete rapidly, anorexia nervosa and lower pain in the back. Since numerous signs can be misinterpreted for typical health concerns, Lori made education and awareness main to Newk’s Cares.

“This is individual to our brand name and to our franchise owners since they went through this with our household from the time my mama was identified,” Madison stated. “Her primary objective was getting the word out about ovarian cancer and making certain ladies understood the signs. We wish to keep honoring her tradition through Newk’s Cares while discovering more methods to assist individuals straight in the neighborhoods where we have dining establishments.”

Newk’s Cares will continue supporting ovarian cancer awareness throughout the year while establishing extra regional programs and fundraising chances as the effort enters its next chapter.

About Newk’s Eatery

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual dining establishment brand name understood for its signature hospitality and scratch-made meals. With almost 100 areas throughout 12 states, Newk’s provides a varied menu of handmade salads, sandwiches, soups, and pizzas– all made internal with fresh, superior components and without using fryers or microwaves. Visitors can likewise delight in practical grab-and-go choices and mobile purchasing through the Newk’s app, offered on Google Play and the App Store, for curbside, in-store pickup, or shipment.

Newk’s has actually made nationwide acknowledgment from Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Business, and Entrepreneur, and continues to be commemorated for food quality and visitor commitment. To read more, check out Newks.comsign up with the Newk’s Rewards program, or follow along on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. For franchise chances, see OwnANewks.com

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