Zaxby's Strong Southeastern Brand Expands West
*Popular QSR grows with three new development deals*
*ATHENS, GA / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2023 / *Zaxby's, the rapidly growing Georgia-based QSR franchise, now with over 920 locations in 20 states, is thrilled to announce recent franchise signings that will lead the company into three new territories, including its first location in the western United States.
New development agreements will grow the brand into Maryland, Washington D.C., and Nevada.
"We are very excited to welcome our new franchise owners," says Bert Lane, Zaxby's Vice President of Development. "We have enjoyed so much growth in the South over the years, and it's exciting to take the brand farther north into Maryland and D.C. while also celebrating our first location out West in Las Vegas!"
Zaxby's not only cooks up famous chicken fingerz with signature sauces, they also partner with like-minded franchise owners who believe in hard work, with a shared focus on a culture of service and a desire to help grow communities.
"We have a strong franchise model that attracts motivated entrepreneurs," adds Lane. "Not only do we ensure that our franchise partners are well prepared for their small business, but we've worked very hard over the years to maintain the personality of the brand and to partner with folks who will maintain the high standards we've set."
With the addition of these 12 new locations, Zaxby's is on target to surpass 950 new units by the end of the fiscal year. They have signed on 35 new locations this year.
New franchise signings include:
*Las Vegas, Nevada- Two owners, two stores*
Royce Chow - "With 34 years in the restaurant industry with the Panda Restaurant Group, I am excited to be on board with Zaxby's and its proven concept. We can create a win-win by expanding to the West Coast."
Jie Zhou - "I see great expansion opportunities that we can develop. Chicken concepts are doing very well out West, and I see great growth potential."
*Baltimore, Maryland - Five owners, five stores*
Kevin Marshall (Operator), Brian Kelly, Deeben Kang, Douglas Leftridge, Damon Stinger, Theo Devine
All five group members are veterans of the U.S. military and currently Amazon DSPs, each owning 25 to 40 trucks. They want to diversify their holdings and income stream while giving back to the community. Their initial attraction to the brand is their love of Zaxby's food.
*Washington D.C. - Three owners, five stores*
Will Sanders (Operator), Manny Fierro, Romanus Anamege
This group are Amazon DSPs, and they are interested in expanding into the food service industry. They aspire to grow many more locations so they can better serve their community.
*MEDIA CONTACT:*
Jennifer Williams, 919-459-3592, *jwilliams@919marketing.com** *
*About Zaxby's*
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Athens, Georgia, Zaxby's is a quick-service restaurant franchise. For 30 years, Zaxby's has filled its table with people who share the vision of "enriching lives". The Brand is famous for fingerz and sauces, but also serves wings, zalads and sandwiches. Zaxby's has grown to more than 900 locations in 17 states and has plans to open hundreds more restaurants across the United States in the next five years. Zaxby's has been ranked a top franchise on Entrepreneur's esteemed Franchise 500 list each year since 2013. As of 2021, Zaxby's earned its designation as a five-star VetFran partner, highlighting the brand's commitment to support and incentivize franchise ownership among veterans.
For more information about bringing Zaxby's to your community, visit zaxbysfranchising.com. To explore menu options and Zaxby's unbeatable culture, visit zaxbys.com.
*SOURCE:* Zaxby's
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