Zaxby's Cook
Bessemer, AL · On-site
$12 - $14/hr
Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook - $12.00 - $14.00 per hour! Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the ...
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Zaxby's Cook
Bessemer, AL · On-site
$12 - $14/hr
Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook - $12.00 - $14.00 per hour! Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the ...
Zaxby's Cook
$12 - $14/hr
Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook - $12.00 - $14.00 per hour! Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the ...
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Zaxby's Cook
$12 - $14/hr
Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook - $12.00 - $14.00 per hour! Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the ...
Zaxby's Cook
High Point, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Zaxby's Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position OverviewHigh Point - 43001This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant ...
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Zaxby's Cook
High Point, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Zaxby's Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position OverviewHigh Point - 43001This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant ...
Zaxby's Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Zaxby's Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position OverviewWest Market - 65801This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant ...
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Zaxby's Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Zaxby's Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position OverviewWest Market - 65801This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant ...
Zaxby's Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
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Zaxby's Cook
Greensboro, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
ZAXBYS Cook
Clermont, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
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ZAXBYS Cook
Clermont, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
Zaxby's Cook (Hanes Mall Blvd)
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Zaxby's Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position OverviewWinston-Salem 51901This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant ...
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Zaxby's Cook (Hanes Mall Blvd)
Winston Salem, NC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
Zaxby's Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time"Position OverviewWinston-Salem 51901This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the Assistant ...
Zaxbys Cook
Simpsonville, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Simpsonville, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
ZAXBYS Cook HWY 200
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
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ZAXBYS Cook HWY 200
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
ZAXBYS Cook Mall Area
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
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ZAXBYS Cook Mall Area
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
Zaxbys Cook
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
ZAXBYS Cook Pine Ave
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
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ZAXBYS Cook Pine Ave
Ocala, FL · On-site
$14 - $15/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
ZAXBYS Cook Sun Tree
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$14 - $16/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
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ZAXBYS Cook Sun Tree
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$14 - $16/hr
Cook "Consistently Create Encore Experiences that Enrich Lives One Person at a Time" Position ... Zaxby's UniversityHands-on stations trainingAny additional training required by ZaxBaxProvide ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Piedmont, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
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Zaxbys Cook
Spartanburg, SC · On-site
$10 - $15/wk
Cook It's fairly easy to fry chicken, we are looking for people who will not make it any harder than it needs to be! Must be able to have fun while being a productive member of the team. Here are ...
ZAXBY'S IS HIRING ALL SHIFTS !! (Pendleton)
Pendleton, SC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
We are hiring full-time and part-time cooks and cashiers for both the day shift and evening shift. Zaxby's is a swiftly expanding, fast-casual dining establishment known for its appealing ambiance ...
ZAXBY'S IS HIRING ALL SHIFTS !! (Pendleton)
Pendleton, SC · On-site
$10 - $13/hr
We are hiring full-time and part-time cooks and cashiers for both the day shift and evening shift. Zaxby's is a swiftly expanding, fast-casual dining establishment known for its appealing ambiance ...
As a Zaxby's cook or cashier, we are seeking individuals who: * Find satisfaction in collaborating with a team. * Thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. * Possess unwavering drive and ...
As a Zaxby's cook or cashier, we are seeking individuals who: * Find satisfaction in collaborating with a team. * Thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. * Possess unwavering drive and ...
ZAXBY'S Jobs Information
Do workers at Zaxby's get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Does Zaxby's pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
98% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
98% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
At Zaxby's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Zaxby's?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
89% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Zaxby's?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
95% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
95% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 108 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from Zaxby's affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Zaxby's?
Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
87% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
87% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 197 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
- 92% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 197 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers at Zaxby's worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
52% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
52% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 196 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Zaxby's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it for Zaxby's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Zaxby's?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
39% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
39% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Zaxby's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 175 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do jobs at Zaxby's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Zaxby's?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
48% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 205 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is a Zaxby's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
70% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Is working at Zaxby's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
51% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 194 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
77% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 194 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Zaxby's?
Most people feel stressed here.
68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Zaxby's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Zaxby's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Zaxby's?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
Do people think Zaxby's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 207 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
71% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 207 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Zaxby's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.
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Zaxby's rating
5.2
Based on 698 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
55th of 106 rated fast food restaurants
Job description
Zaxby's is Hiring a Highly Skilled Cook - $12.00 - $14.00 per hour!
Are you passionate about cooking delicious food? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and fun-loving environment? If so, we have the perfect job for you! Join our team at Zaxby's and become part of a family where you can grow and enjoy great perks like flexible hours, employee discounts, and room for advancement.
Position Overview
This position is classified as non-exempt and reports to the General Manager. As a Cook at Zaxby's, you will be responsible for creating a great guest experience by consistently serving quality food in a timely manner. Your duties will include receiving and stocking inventory, preparing, cooking, and assembling orders, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and maintaining food safety and quality standards.
Job Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Ability to work a minimum of 9 hours per week
Benefits
- 50% meals when at work. 25% off duty for employee only
- Flexible hours
- Room for growth
- Employee referral bonus and other bonus opportunities
- Employee of the month and quarter bonus available
- Fun workplace
- Opportunities to advance because we reward great work
Responsibilities
- Maintain awareness of current promotions
- Enthusiastically represent the Zaxby's brand
- Assist with guest service and front of house operations
- Prepare and cook menu items according to company standards and in a safe and sanitary manner
- Ensure food and beverages are handled according to safety regulations and guidelines
- Safely operate food preparation and cooking equipment
- Maintain product levels in assigned stations in order to be prepared for immediate needs
- Accurately assemble and package guest orders
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
- Maintain equipment and inform management of maintenance needs
- Assist with inventory and storage management
- Receive and stock incoming inventory deliveries
- Hold and store food items following food safety guidelines
- Inform management when inventory is needed
- Clean and organize storage areas
- Complete all tasks with a sense of urgency, in a timely manner
- Work safely and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Capability Requirements
- Sit, stand, and walk continuously
- Occasionally stoop, bend, crouch, or climb, including the use of ladders
- Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, including lifting overhead
- Continuous use of hands and wrists for grasping and fine manipulation
- Communicate proficiently through speech, reading, and writing
- Maintain effective audio-visual perception and judgement to observe and respond to the environment
- Work in a fast-paced environment that features hot and cold temperature variations and exposure to food allergens
- Operate and work safely with restaurant equipment including, but not limited to, knives, fryers, and potentially hazardous equipment
Location: 22401 Bessemer 804 Academy Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022, USA
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Apply now and be part of the Zaxby's family.
Zaxby's is an American chain of fast casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. The chain operates primarily in the South, and has more than 900 locations.
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About ZAXBY'S
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Zaxby's is a rapidly growing, fast casual dining restaurant that has quickly spread throughout the Southeast. Zaxby's was created in 1990 in Statesboro, GA and has grown to over 900 stores. We are one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the US and a brand leader in our segment.
Industry
Food services and drinking places and religious organizations
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Athens, GA, US