Newport Restaurant Group to Open 19th Location at Garden City Center
Newport Restaurant Group, an employee-owned company, is taking over the former Applebee’s site at Garden City Center in Cranston, Rhode Island, marking its 19th restaurant. The specific concept for the 5,000-square-foot space is still under development.
Providence New Bedford, RI, October 13, 2026 — Newport Restaurant Group, a company noted for its employee ownership model, is set to open its 19th restaurant. The new establishment will be located at the former Applebee’s site within Garden City Center in Cranston, Rhode Island.
The space acquired by Newport Restaurant Group spans approximately 5,000 square feet. While the company has confirmed its expansion into Cranston, the specific culinary concept for this new location has not yet been finalized. Development of the restaurant’s theme and menu is reportedly still underway.
Newport Restaurant Group operates a portfolio of dining establishments, and this addition will increase its presence in Rhode Island. The company’s commitment to an employee-owned structure is a distinguishing feature of its corporate identity.
The former Applebee’s location in Garden City Center is now transitioning to new management. Further details regarding the concept, opening timeline, and specific offerings for the 19th Newport Restaurant Group site are expected to be released as development progresses.
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