NuWay is a fast-food

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based in

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. Opened

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, 1930, the restaurant soon became famous for its loose-meat sandwiches and

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. The sandwiches are similar to what is known in the Upper Midwest as

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es and the ones served at that region's

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restaurant chain.

History

NuWay began serving loose-meat

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es in 1930. It began with one location on West Douglas on the west side of

. 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. As of October 2023, the company operates 2 locations in

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External links

NuWay website
Restaurants in Kansas Fast-food hamburger restaurants Restaurants established in 1930

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