Award-Winning Chicken Franchise to Open Two New Restaurants in The Midwest
NORTHWEST INDIANA– Zaxbys™, the rapidly expanding Georgia-based QSR franchise famous for its quality Chicken Fingerz™, wings and signature sauces, is spreading its Southern charm into a new Midwestern U.S. market. The brand has signed a franchise deal with a Northwest Indiana hospitality group for two locations in the region. Plans call for the locations to open in Lake and Porter counties.
The Midwest is a key region for the brand’s growth strategy in 2025, and this agreement in Indiana helps pave the way ahead. The seasoned operating group behind this latest agreement is currently eyeing communities in Northern Indiana, including Crown Point, Schererville, Munster, and Valparaiso, with the first restaurant expected to open in the Summer of 2026. In addition to Indiana, Zaxbys has immense availability to grow its footprint in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, as it looks to hit 1,000 restaurants open this year.
“With more than ten locations already open in the state, the demand for Zaxbys is clear,” said Mike Mettler, Chief Development Officer of Zaxbys. “A diverse and strong franchise network truly differentiates us from other chicken concepts, and we’re thrilled to expand the brand’s reach across Indiana. We’ve already seen great traction across the state and are confident that this new ownership group will uphold our standards for excellence as we continue our growth across the region.”
Zaxbys has been serving up its signature sauces and bold flavors since its inception in 1990. Beloved for its 12 signature sauces and Chicken Fingerz™, Zaxbys has become a standout chicken concept in the QSR industry, growing to more than 970 locations across the U.S. The brand’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned it numerous industry accolades, including recognition in Franchise Times’ 2024 Franchise Times Top 400 List, QSR Magazine’s 2024 Top 50 Fast-Food Chains, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Newsweek. With a strong leadership team and a focus on long-term, sustainable growth, Zaxbys continues to stay true to its mission of delivering mouthwatering food and memorable experiences to its loyal fanbase.
For more information about Zaxbys and the franchise opportunity, visit zaxbys.com or zaxbys.com/franchise.
About Zaxbys
Founded in 1990, Zaxbys™ is committed to serving delicious Chicken Fingerz™, Zalads®, wings, and signature sauces with Southern hospitality and a modern twist. Zaxby’s is a five-star VetFran partner and has been ranked a top franchise on Entrepreneur’s esteemed Franchise 500 list each year since 2013. Zaxbys has over 970 locations in 17 states and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.