12 Things You Might Not Know About Zaxby's

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12 things you might not know about Zaxby's

With more than 25 years in the fast food business, Zaxby's has built a strong following of fans.Started in 1990, Zaxby's has become a national chain that's based in the South and beloved across the country thanks to its crispy chicken, tasty wings and tangy sauces.Want to know more? Here's 12 things you might not know about Zaxby's.

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Marc D. Anderson | [email protected]

Zaxby's Fun Fact #1

There are 700 Zaxby's locations in 16 states. The first restaurant opened in Statesboro, Ga., in 1990.

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Founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley pulled together $16,000 to open the first Zaxby's location, according to the Atlanta Business Journal.

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Since 2007, Zaxby's has used an advertising campaign that has featured a large array of celebrities, including Clay Matthews, David Alan Grier, Wayne Brady, Paul Teutul, Sr., Giuliana Rancic, Lee Ann Womack, Little Richard and more.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #4

Founders Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley came up with the idea to open Zaxby's while playing a game of basketball.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #5

In 2015, Zaxby's was the 9th fastest growing fast food chain in the United States. Overall, the company had $1.3 billion in sales, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #6

While the chain may be known for its namesake sauce, the company prides itself on offering a variety of sauces, including its Wimpy, Nuclear, Tongue Torch and Insane wing sauce.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #7

An aspriring musician at the time, founder Zach McLeroy sold off his drum kit in order to open the first Zaxby's location.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #8

Zaxby's restaurants are typically decorated with unique decor based on the community so each location has a more local feel.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #9

Zaxby's was one of the first restaurants to offer customers the chance to try out Coca-Cola's Freestyle drink machines at select locations in 2010.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #10

Both founders have said their favorite item on the menu is the Kickin' Chicken Sandwich.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #11

There are more than 75 Zaxby's locations in Alabama.

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Zaxby's Fun Fact #12

Want to score free food? You get a free meal for joining the Zaxby's e-mail club as well as special deals on birthdays and other holidays.

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