Zaxby's News & Media
Zaxbys debuts ghost kitchen in Dallas
August 4, 2025
Zaxbys has opened its first-ever ghost kitchen in Dallas. The delivery-only location, powered by CloudKitchens, is near the Design District at 921 W Commerce…
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Rapper helping Zaxbys intro Lemon Pepper Wings
July 7, 2025
Atlanta-based Zaxbys is entering the dry rub market for the first time with the launch of its Lemon Pepper offerings, available for a limited time. To…
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Snacking: The death of the daypart?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Snacking is driving morning sales for Juice It Up and late-night sales for Zaxby's.
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Zaxby's co-founder acquires Georgia-based fast casual
May 27, 2025
Zaxby's co-founder Tony Townley has purchased Maepole, an Athens, Georgia-based eatery serving customizable plates using locally sourced ingredients. The…
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Olo, ezCater team up to simplify catering menu management for restaurants
November 8, 2024
Restaurant technology provider Olo Inc. has a new integration with ezCater, a food tech platform for workplaces in the US, to streamline catering menu…
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Zaxby's entering Pennsylvania
October 31, 2024
Six days after announcing it was entering New Jersey, Georgia-based Zaxbys is adding Pennsylvania to its list of states. Franchisee George Abdelmessieh, a…
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Zaxbys entering New Jersey
October 25, 2024
Georgia-based Zaxbys is entering New Jersey via a six-unit deal with GSP Group, led by Premanand Gupta, a longtime New Jersey resident.
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Zaxby's snags former Dollar General's chief digital officer
July 24, 2024
Zaxby's has hired former Dollar General executive Chris Kung as chief digital officer to lead the transformation of its loyalty and e-commerce initiatives.
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Zaxby's trolls Philadelphia with Dolph Lundgren ad
October 11, 2023
Athens, Georgia-based Zaxby's is putting its own spin on the classic Philly cheesesteak and has tapped Dolph Lundgren to star in an ad campaign geared toward…
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Zaxby's continues to expand out west
September 6, 2023
Zaxby's, a 930-unit brand based in Georgia, has signed a deal with husband and wife entrepreneurs Brian and Jessica Nelson to enter Arizona, marking the fast…
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Zaxby's hires former Dollar General exec as CFO
July 24, 2023
Zaxby's has hired Dollar General's former SVP and chief strategy officer, Donny Lau, as CFO. He previously held numerous roles at Yum Brands and will lead the…
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Zaxby's doubles down on rewards
April 13, 2023
Amid rising loyalty cutbacks in the restaurant industry, Zaxby's is rewarding its most loyal fans by extending its welcome offer — a free Big Zax Snak meal …
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Zaxby’s hires on chief supply chain officer
January 11, 2023
Carl Mount has been tapped as chief supply chain officer by chicken chain Zaxby's.
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January 6, 2023
Zaxby's is upgrading its POS system by deploying PAR's Brink POS cloud solution along with PAR's loyalty software, Punchh, to streamline and enhance the guest…
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Zaxby's loyalty engagement increases 317%
December 20, 2022
Since Zaxby's 2022 relaunch of its mobile app, Zax Rewardz, mobile engagement is up 317%, according to CMO Patrick Schwing.
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Zaxby's intros loyalty program
October 11, 2022
Zaxby's has introduced its Zax Rewardz loyalty program, which will give customers a free Big Zax Snak Meal, featuring three Chicken Fingerz, Texas Toast, and…
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Zaxby's launching 'saucey' popsicles
September 15, 2022
Zaxby's is partnering with Alabama-based popsicle brand Frios to introduce sauce-flavored popsicles.
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Zaxby's hires former Arby's exec as CMO
June 13, 2022
Zaxby's has hired Patrick Schwing as chief marketing and strategy officer to oversee marketing communications, loyalty, e-commerce, R&D and media…
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Zaxby's hires chief people officer
May 11, 2022
Georgia-based Zaxby's has named Michelle Morgan as chief people officer, where she will elevate the brand's "People First" culture and strengthen guidance…
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Zaxby's names former Papa John's exec as COO
April 18, 2022
Georgia-based Zaxby's has hired Sharlene Smith as chief operating officer, effective April 25. Most recently, she served as vice president of operations…
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