Construction Begins on Newport’s First Waffle House
Restaurant expected to open in March, hiring managers now
Construction is underway on Newport’s first-ever Waffle House, and the company is looking for managers.
By K8 Newsdesk
Published: Oct. 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM GMT+2 | Updated: 5 hours ago
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NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) — Construction is officially underway on Newport’s first-ever Waffle House, and the company is seeking managers.
The Newport Economic Development Commission announced the news on Tuesday.
“Expect to be able to get smothered and covered sometime around March,” the commission stated in its release.
Meanwhile, Waffle House is hiring manager positions, offering salaries ranging from $65,000 to $85,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits. No restaurant experience is required, but successful candidates will complete a three-month paid training program. For more information, visit www.whcareers.com.
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