Headquartered in Athens, Georgia, Zaxby’s is one of the region’s most popular fast food chains with nearly 700 stores all over the Southeast.

Zaxby’s was founded in 1990 by Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley in Statesboro, Georgia. Since opening, the business has been following its motto, and doing “Indescribably Good.” A key of success for the company has been maintaining its uniqueness with original flavors and sauces that cannot be duplicated.

Zaxby’s has a variety of products on its menu from chicken tenders and wings to fried pickles and salads. But, we know they have it all when it comes to the chicken department. You can have your chicken tenders or wings tossed in your favorite flavor, and even enjoy a salad in the dressing of your choice with the chicken tossed in a savory sauce too. The average meal from Zaxby’s can range from $5.99 all the way to $12.99 including your choice of sides and a drink. Among the many choices of sweet and spicy sauces there are some that are very hot.

The Daily Mail reported an incident in July 2016 involving deputy sheriffs in North Carolina. The officers told reporters they were served “inedible food” after receiving very hot wings which resulted in the officers not being able to finish their meal. “Years ago, this profession was respected,” Captain Joel Shores told WBTV. The officer said he believed it came from racial controversy of law enforcement killing unarmed black men. A rep for Zaxby’s stated, “The chain is in 100 percent support of law enforcement officers” and immediately conducted an investigation.

Later in the year, Zaxby’s continued to show its support of law enforcement by having a day dedicated to first responders in metro Atlanta and serving free chicken sandwiches to those who came in uniform. “This provides us an opportunity to give back to those who serve all of us so selflessly every day,” said Zaxby’s Atlanta area president, Fred Weir, in an interview with 11Alive.

Zaxby’s continues to be effective with clientele and with technological advances. An app has been created for customers, creating a quick and easy process of ordering food. “Five years ago, we had two people in our tech department… today we have 20,” said financial projects director for Zaxby’s, Jeff Hood, in an interview with Paymentsource.

The Zaxby’s franchise has been growing since 1990, and there is no stopping them when it comes to grand openings, making them the second fastest growing privately owned company in America. Not only do they make delicious food, but Zaxby’s serves the community and creates waves in all aspects.

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