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Zaxby’s celebrates 25th anniversary

Zaxby’s is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It started in March 1990 as a local restaurant serving the college community of Statesboro, Georgia.

March 20, 2015

Zaxby’s is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It started in March 1990 as a local restaurant serving the college community of Statesboro, Georgia. Today, it is a rapidly expanding fast-casual chain, with more than 670 corporate-owned and franchise locations throughout the southeastern United States and as far west as Utah.

The original Statesboro location is being rebuilt to reflect Zaxby’s commitment to its guests’ overall dining experience. Its new farmhouse design offers guests a high-end, fast-casual experience with redesigned exteriors, dining areas and kitchens. Point-of-sale and other improvements will further enhance food quality and increase speed of service. The restaurant is scheduled to reopen March 30 as part of the anniversary commemoration.

Zaxby’s founders, Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley, are still at the helm of the chain. The significance of the Statesboro restaurant reopening is not lost on McLeroy, Zaxby’s CEO and president.

"I never dreamed we would have nearly 700 locations, and I’m someone who dreams big," said McLeroy. "It all started with our guests and giving them the best food possible. With this new design, we are tying it all together—great food, relaxing environment and faster service—to deliver an experience guests will want to come back for again and again." 

"The feedback and approval from our frequent customers was addictive," said Townley. "It was the best compliment we could ever receive."