Historic Lawnside Village location expands longtime franchisee’s footprint and brings new jobs to the community

LAWNSIDE, NJ (April 23, 2026) – Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings is expanding in South Jersey with the opening of a new franchise restaurant at Historic Lawnside Village, 210 N. White Horse Pike, Lawnside, New Jersey.

To celebrate the opening, the first 30 guests will receive a free regular combo meal, made fresh to order and served hot off the grill.

The 1,050-square-foot restaurant is owned by longtime franchisee Chanel Li, who joined the Charleys system in 2007. With the opening of the Lawnside restaurant, Li now owns 11 Charleys locations. The new restaurant is expected to employ 15 to 22 team members and will be managed by Mike Yuan.

“Opening in Lawnside is an exciting next step for our team,” said Chanel Li, franchise owner. “We are proud to continue growing with Charleys and look forward to serving this community with the fresh, hot meals and hospitality our guests know and love.”

The Lawnside opening reflects Charleys’ continued franchise growth and investment in experienced operators expanding the brand in communities across the country.

Founded in 1986 near The Ohio State University campus, Charleys is known for its grilled-to-order cheesesteaks, fries and wings. For Lawnside residents and visitors, the new restaurant brings another convenient dining option, new jobs and added business activity to Historic Lawnside Village.

Guests are encouraged to stop by the new Lawnside location early for a chance to be among the first 30 guests to receive a free regular combo meal.

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About Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings

In 1985, Charleys redefined the cheesesteak. College students and the surrounding Columbus, Ohio community instantly took to the first Charleys location positioned off The Ohio State University—igniting a universal love for cheesesteaks and all craveable foods. Also known for loaded Gourmet Fries and refreshing Real Fruit Lemonades, Charleys quickly expanded to serve the “World’s #1 Cheesesteak” around the globe—with current locations in over 46 U.S. states and 17 countries. Charleys is committed to made-right-in-front-of-you transparency, bringing delicious cheesesteaks to over 850 locations. With select locations serving classic and boneless wings, savory fried appetizers and refreshing frozen milkshakes—every customer leaves Charleys satisfied and with a smile on their face. For every combo meal sold domestically at participating locations, 10 cents is donated to support at-risk children via the Charleys Kids Foundation. Charleys is committed to real ingredients, transparent preparation and customer satisfaction with a mission to love their neighbor and serve others.

Learn more about Charleys in their press kit, on social media at @charleyscheesesteaks, or on their website www.charleys.com. Find a location near you at www.charleys.com/order.

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