NuWay is a fast-food restaurant based in Wichita, Kansas. Opened July 4, 1930, the restaurant soon became famous for its loose-meat sandwiches and root beer.[1][2] The sandwiches are similar to what is known in the Upper Midwest as tavern sandwiches and the ones served at that region's Maid-Rite restaurant chain.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | Wichita (1930) |
| Founder | Vernon Schrof |
| Headquarters | 3441 E. Harry Wichita, Kansas, 67218 |
Key people | Dave Dean, Joseph Pantaleo, Tom McEvoy, James Mallis, and Stephane Hélène |
| Products | Fast food, including Gourmet Supreme hamburgers, flatbread pita wraps, Western Burgers, and soft serve desserts |
| Revenue |  $37.5 Million USD (2023) |
| Website | www.nuwayburgers.com |
History
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NuWay began serving loose-meat sandwiches in 1930. It began with one location on West Douglas on the west side of Wichita, Kansas. With the success of the location it soon grew to the size of six locations. In July 2010, Wichita's NuWay celebrated 80 years in business.[3] As of April 2024, the company operates 2 locations in Kansas.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ray, Donnie (August 26, 2017). "Donnie Ray's Cookin' Loose Meat Sandwiches". The Miami News. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Edge, J.T. (2005). Hamburgers and Fries. Penguin Publishing Group. p. 101. ISBN 978-1-4406-2758-3. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
- ^ Wilson, Bill (2010-07-01). "Wichita's NuWay Cafe turns 80 | The Wichita Eagle". Kansas.com. Retrieved 2017-12-27.