Keith Moody has joined Newk’s Eatery as Territory Director of Franchise Operations for the fresh casual restaurant concept. Moody has been in franchise restaurant operations for more than twenty years and will apply his extensive skills and knowledge to assist in Newk’s rapid expansion. In this new position, he will be forming a group of internal business consultants who will interact with the company’s various franchise groups to ensure brand and franchisee success. Originally from St. Louis, with some time spent in California, Moody and his wife now live in Birmingham, Alabama and will relocate to Jackson, Mississippi where the company is headquartered.  Newk’s currently operates and franchises 59 units in eleven states and the rights to more than 100 units have been sold across the South.