
Zaxby’s Franchisee Earns FBR “Franchise Rock Star” Award
Zaxby's franchisee Duran Lawson was named a 2022 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review.
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 franchisee Duran Lawson was named a 2022 Franchise Rock Star by Franchise Business Review.

Zaxby's introduces new Zensible Zalads as a limited-time offer, with fewer than 600 calories per serving.

Avants Management Group has opened its 34th Zaxby's location in San Antonio, Texas, expanding the company's presence in the state.

Zaxby’s will reopen its location at 161 Commons Dr., in Martin, Tennessee on Monday, June 27.

Zaxby's expands its Texas operations with the opening of its first restaurant in San Antonio, located at 11903 Alamo Ranch Pkwy.

Zaxby’s is celebrating Father’s Day with a special Fried Pickles offer valid on June 19, at participating locations nationwide while supplies last.

Multi-unit franchise operators are growing with MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, which is rapidly expanding in the US and internationally.

Zaxby's has appointed Patrick Schwing as its new Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, overseeing marketing communications and brand experience.

Zaxby's expands to Jasper, Indiana, with a new location owned by Jerry Ayres and Steve Brewer.

Zaxby’s is celebrating the return of its beloved Fried Pickles, which will be a permanent menu item going forward, available systemwide as a stand-alone snack or as an add-on to meals and sandwiches.

Zaxby’s announces executive appointments, hiring Mike Mettler as chief development officer and elevating Mike Nettles to the position long-term.

Zaxby's appointed Michelle Morgan as its first chief people officer to guide the brand's 'People First' culture and strengthen guidance around its core values.

Family: Wife Shelby, children Lucy Bell 10, Laine 8, Winnie 5

Zaxby’s is celebrating Mother’s Day by providing fans the chance to get a classically “awkward” family photo via social media.

Zaxby's offers free Boneless Wings Meal to teachers and nurses.

Zaxby’s, a quick-service restaurant known for its Chicken Fingerz™, wings and signature sauces will reopen its location at 5276 US HWY 60 W., in Paducah, Kentucky on Monday, April 25.

Zaxby's will open its first restaurant in Richland, Mississippi, expanding its presence in the state.

Zaxby's opens first Avon, Indiana restaurant on US Hwy 36.

Zaxby's appoints Sharlene Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 25, 2022.

Zaxby's has inked a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with University of Georgia tight end Brock Bowers for the upcoming 2022-2023 college football season.
Your Pie, a fast-casual pizza franchise, will open its newest location in Auburn, Alabama, offering a variety of menu items and services.

A multi-unit franchisee signs a deal to open six MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes restaurants in Florida and Georgia.

Zaxby's loyalty program, Zax Fanz Club, is recognized as America's Best Loyalty Program in the Fast-Food Restaurant Category by Newsweek.

Zaxby’s launches a new Signature Club Sandwich, a variation of the wildly popular Signature Sandwich.