
Zaxby’s Fried Pickles Are Back - It’s The Sharable Nobody Wants To Share
Zaxby's brought back its fan-favorite Fried Pickles, a bite-sized, snackable side item available systemwide for a limited time only.
Zaxby's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 342 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Zaxby's introduces new Honey Chipotle Sauce and Peppermint Cookies & Cream Shake, available on menus starting November 2 [[2026-10-26 Zaxbys Introduces New Honey Chipotle Sauce and Peppermint Cookies & Cream Shake (bbabba)]] * Areas USA opens the first of five Zaxby's units in Florida as part of a development deal [[2026-10-14 Areas USA Opens 1st of 5 Zaxbys Units (01f005)]] * Zaxby's partners with Areas USA to expand into travel plazas through a multi-unit agreement [[2026-10-06 Zaxbys Partners with Areas USA to Expand into Travel Plazas (dba6c6)]] * Zaxby's enters the travel hospitality sector through a landmark agreement with Areas USA [[2026-10-06 Zaxbys Enters Travel Hospitality Through Landmark Agreement with Areas USA (5ef2d2)]] * Zaxby's franchisee partners with the University of Alabama Marching Band [[2026-09-30 Zaxbys Franchisee Partners with University of Alabama Marching Band (93a26c)]] * Zaxby's signs two franchise agreements to expand in Mississippi [[2026-09-18 Zaxbys signs 2 franchise agreements to expand in Mississippi (d85bf1)]] * Zaxby's launches its NERDS Strawberry Milkshake nationwide for a limited time [[2026-08-31 Zaxbys Launches NERDS Strawberry Milkshake Nationwide for Limited Time (bf86d6)]] Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
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Zaxby's brought back its fan-favorite Fried Pickles, a bite-sized, snackable side item available systemwide for a limited time only.

Zaxby’s hires Brenda Trickey as its first-ever general counsel, reporting directly to founder and CEO Zach McLeroy.

Zaxby's wins the award for Best Fried Chicken Sandwich at the annual Thrillist Fasties Awards, featuring a double hand-breaded fillet and three thick-sliced pickles.

Athens, GA. - Zaxby’s, the premium QSR chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, welcomes Mike Nettles as interim chief digital and technology officer (CDTO).

Zaxby's rolls out its Signature Sandwich nationally, exceeding the performance of its existing hand-breaded fillet by 600% in test markets.

Zaxby’s expanded its presence in Bradenton, Fla. with a new store and new design, featuring a fresh store layout and drive-thru service.

Zaxby's is celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day with an innovative TikTok activation and #ZaxofKindness challenge.

Zaxby's has been selected by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers 2021, ranking 111th overall and first in the restaurants category.

Zaxby's introduces Asian-Southern fusion General Tso's boneless wings meal as a limited-time offer.

Zaxby's redesigns its restaurant experience in Shelby, North Carolina, with a new location opening its dining room at 50% capacity and offering drive-thru.

Zaxby's opens a new restaurant in McComb, Mississippi, owned and operated by Tyler O'Neal.
Chicken Salad Chick expands its Texas footprint with a new location in Waco, adhering to local COVID-19 guidelines and offering a drive-thru for convenience.

Eggs Up Grill opened its 44th restaurant in the Tampa Bay area, marking its expansion in Florida.

Zaxby's receives a strategic investment from affiliates of Goldman Sachs to accelerate growth and expansion into new markets.

Zaxby’s, a fast-casual chain, enters the chicken sandwich wars with its new Zaxby’s Signature Sandwich.

Zaxby's has opened a new location in Gray, Georgia, to expand its presence in the region.

Zaxby's gives away jigsaw puzzles to promote its Zax Family Packs and National Family Day.

Franchise Leadership & Growth Virtual Conference showcases timely speakers and sessions on collaboration between C-suite, marketing, and sales executives

Zaxby's hires Vanessa Fox as first chief development officer, reporting directly to co-founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley.

Franchising is evolving, with a focus on collaboration and open dialogue between franchisors and franchisees, rather than rigid systems and expectations.

Zaxby's introduces 'Zax Pack Hacks' for make-at-home meals using take-out ingredients, capitalizing on changing consumer behaviors driven by the pandemic.

Hudson Sandefur and David Marks have opened the first Zaxby's restaurant in D'Iberville, Mississippi.

Zaxby's licensee Nick Carter opened the brand's fourth location in Greenville, Alabama, with plans for further expansion.

Zaxby's offers free relaxation packs with fried chicken scented candles and citrus vinaigrette bath bombs on National Relaxation Day.