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title: "Zaxbys Moves into Maryland with First Three Locations on the Eastern Shore"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/07e37b93-7dc5-4b7f-9ace-5b1c84ff5825
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241010_zaxbys_moves_into_maryland_with_first_three_locations_on_the_eastern_shore.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2024-10-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:37.958Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/zaxbys.jpg
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# Zaxbys Moves into Maryland with First Three Locations on the Eastern Shore

**TL;DR:** Zaxby's is expanding into Maryland with its first three locations on the Eastern Shore, with franchise co-owners Curtis and Teresa Snyder and Thomas Mitchell signing a territory agreement. The first location is set to open in Cambridge in late 2025, with additional locations in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin to follow.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241010_zaxbys_moves_into_maryland_with_first_three_locations_on_the_eastern_shore.html).*

## Story

ATLANTA, Ga., – Zaxbys™ is proud to announce its debut into Maryland. Franchise co-owners Curtis and Teresa Snyder, along with Teresa’s father, Thomas Mitchell, have signed a territory agreement to open three locations along Maryland's Eastern Shore. The first Zaxbys in Maryland is slated to open in Cambridge in late 2025, with additional locations in Easton and West Ocean City/Berlin to follow.

Curtis Snyder, a local attorney and real estate developer, is enthusiastic about pioneering Zaxbys in a new market.

“We’ve always wanted to bring something special to the Eastern Shore, and Zaxbys is the perfect fit. The quality of the product convinced us this was the right move. Maryland residents, along with travelers from Baltimore and D.C. heading to the shore, are going to love it,” said Snyder.

The family’s real estate development company, which focuses on residential and commercial projects along the Eastern Shore, decided to diversify into the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector.

Mike Mettler, Zaxbys Chief Development Officer, welcomed the partnership with excitement.

“We are thrilled to expand Zaxbys into Maryland with Curtis, Teresa, and Thomas leading the charge. Their commitment to their community and dedication to delivering a high-quality experience for customers perfectly aligns with Zaxbys values.”

The first Maryland Zaxbys location will be built near Walmart in Cambridge, with a modern farmhouse design. Another location is planned near a new hospital development in Easton, and the third will be located in the West Ocean City/Berlin area.

Zaxbys is a fast-growing QSR brand specializing in the highest quality chicken and sides. Established in 1990 in Statesboro, Georgia, the company pioneered the concept of serving chicken tenders as an entrée, a novel idea at the time.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Zaxby's (company)
- Maryland (location)
- quick service restaurant (topic)
- market entry (topic)
- Mike Mettler (person)
- Cambridge (location)
- Curtis Snyder (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241010_zaxbys_moves_into_maryland_with_first_three_locations_on_the_eastern_shore.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/07e37b93-7dc5-4b7f-9ace-5b1c84ff5825).