First Zaxbys to open in Pennsylvania, South Jersey in 2025 – NBC10 Philadelphia

Fun chicken, zalads and zaappetizers are coming your way!

Zaxby’sthe popular Southern chicken franchise, is officially bringing its signature chicken fingers, wings and sauces to Pennsylvania and South Jersey.

Through partnerships, the fast food chain will introduce 16 locations to the region within the next five years.

George Abdelmessieh, a longtime franchise owner and retired engineer, will lead the Philadelphia-area expansion, with plans to open 10 locations in five years.

After that, GSP Group, led by local entrepreneur Premanand Gupta, is expected to launch six Zaxbys locations in South Jersey.

“We are pleased to welcome George and GSP Group as Zaxbys pioneers in the Northeast. Their operational strengths and commitment to quality make them ideal partners as we bring Zaxbys to new markets,” said Zaxbys Chief Development Officer Mike Mettler in a press release .

The first four Zaxbys locations are scheduled to open in Philadelphia and South Jersey in 2025. Site selection and leases are already underway.