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USA Today
3 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Zaxby's continues western expansion with new location opening this week
The opening of Zaxby's first-ever Arizona location is set for this week as the chain expands its new western footprint. It is part of Zaxby's plan to open dozens of locations across the nation this year, and it's the second recent Zaxby's opening in the Western United States, following the chain's first Las Vegas location that started serving in April. The location is set to open in the Phoenix area on Wednesday, Aug. 13. At a later Aug. 19 celebration, the store is promising free menu items for six months to the first 100 guests, Zaxby's said in a news release. Known for its chicken tenders and signature sauce, Zaxby's has a heavy presence across the Southeast in states like Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi, among others. But the chain has eyes on expansion, aiming to open its 1,000th new location in 2025, including its first restaurants in Nevada and Arizona. Read more: Fried chicken chain Zaxby's is finally opening its first AZ location. Here's when Other openings in 2025 The Phoenix-area opening is the latest addition to the list of new Zaxby's locations in 2025. States with a new Zaxby's location opened this year include Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Kansas, Virginia and Mississippi. Zaxby's: Fast food chain plans to open more than 50 new locations in 2025: Here's where Where is Zaxby's opening in Arizona? Opening on Aug. 13, the new location will be at 37756 N. Gantzel Road in San Tan Valley, a suburb of Phoenix. The new location spans 3,000 square feet and has 56 seats for dine-in guests, in addition to a dual drive-thru and curbside pickup door for faster service, the company said. Sharlene Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Zaxby's, thanked the owners of the latest location in the press release. "Thanks to the dedication of our franchise partners, Brian and Jessica Nelson, we're accelerating our growth out West and continuing to introduce the Zaxby's famous Fingerz and signature sauces to new fans across the country,' Smith said. On Aug. 19, nearly a week after the restaurant's opening, Smith will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the location. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zaxby's brings back milkshakes. What flavors are coming? When does half price end?
Need a sweet treat with your Zax Snacks? An old favorite is back at limited stores with more coming. Zaxby's is bringing milkshakes back to its menu after being gone for seven years. Here's what we know, including how to get them in Georgia: The milkshakes are already slowly rolling out to stores, with some already selling it. According to the company's Monday news release, they are expected to be nationwide by June. Zaxby's said, as of this summer, the milkshakes will be on menus permanently. Meaning you don't have to worry about getting them before they are gone. The milkshakes are hand spun and topped with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and a Maraschino cherry. They come in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and "Birthday Cake" with flavors of baked cake, buttercream, and French vanilla. Zaxby's milkshakes typically start at about $5, but now until June 1, they are being sold at half price: $2.50. You don't need to be part of Zaxby's rewards program to get the sale. All milkshakes are available in only small. Zaxby's online store locator has started marking restaurants with a milkshake icon to identify whether or not they sell the shakes. Currently, they are sold all over Atlanta, Augusta, Athens, and Macon. Savannah currently only has one selling it at 8040 White Bluff Rd. Columbus has a small handful on Auburn Avenue, Bradley Park Drive, Ingersoll Street, Schomburg Road, and Ruffie Way. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Zaxby's milkshakes: Price, flavors, and Georgia locations selling them
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shake Shack Just Released Its Best Lineup of Summer Shakes Yet—Fans Say 'I Need All of These'
With "shake" in its name, you can guarantee that Shake Shack will hardly ever miss when releasing a new lineup of milkshakes. And their latest drop is a perfect example of this dessert-y dedication. In an Instagram post shared by food influencer @snackolator this week, he revealed that the burger joint is releasing not one, not two, but three new shakes as part of its Summer Shake Menu. And let's just say that they are insanely decadent. Related: One shake takes its cue from a very popular dessert while the other offerings find their inspiration from a carnival treat and a summer camp fave. The three new shakes now available at Shake Shack include: Oreo Cookie Funnel Cake Shake: Oreo cookies and funnel cake crunch hand-spun with vanilla frozen custard, topped with whipped cream and Oreo cookie crumbles. Banana Pudding Shake: Banana pudding frozen custard made with real banana hand-spun with vanilla wafer cookies, topped with whipped cream and vanilla wafer cookie crumble. Campfire S'mores Shake: Vanilla frozen custard hand-spun with graham cracker, chocolate and toasted marshmallow fudge chunks, topped with whipped cream and s'more crumbles With so many other Banana Pudding-inspired milkshakes on the market, fans did reveal that they're the most skeptical about that particular flavor. Related: "I'm not even gonna get excited & compare it to chick fil a's BP milkshake… we'll see," one person wrote. "Will anything ever top Zaxby's banana pudding milkshake though ??" another person asked. Despite their skepticism, there's still plenty of excitement in the comments section of @snackolator's post. "I need all of these," read one comment. "Ughhhhh I want to try alll 3 😍," another user chimed in. Keep in mind that the new shakes are seasonal, so if you have a favorite, be sure to act fast! Up Next
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Zaxby's milkshakes are back! How to score a half-off deal on the sweet treat
Zaxby's milkshakes are back! How to score a half-off deal on the sweet treat After a seven-year hiatus, milkshakes are back on the menu at Zaxby's nationwide. The fast-food chain has announced Monday, May 19, the permanent return of milkshakes to celebrate the company's 35th birthday. "After years of requests, these beloved treats will be rolling out at all Zaxby's locations throughout the summer to help mark the occasion in the most delicious way," the company said in a news release. The chain says their milkshakes are handspun and made with whole milk and real sugar, then topped with real whipped cream, colorful sprinkles and a Maraschino cherry. Customers will be able to choose from four flavors – Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Birthday Cake. More news: Are grocery stores open on Memorial Day 2025? Details for Costco, Walmart, Aldi, more Milkshake flavors inspire 'sweetest memories', 'party in a cup' vibes According to Zaxby's, the Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry shakes are "inspired by classic, craveable flavors that will transport fans back to their sweetest memories," while the Birthday Cake flavor is a "party in a cup," infused with flavors of freshly baked cake, buttercream, and French Vanilla. Additionally, from May 19 through June 1, Zaxby's customers can get half off all hand-spun, made-to-order milkshakes, the company said. The milkshakes made a limited return earlier this year, as they were made available exclusively at 20 locations in Macon, Georgia. Visit Macon teamed up with Zaxby's for an "exclusive market test" that invited visitors and locals alike to "crave more of Macon's sweet secrets," according to a news release from February. They were also reportedly available at some restaurants in the Atlanta area in October 2024. The Athens, Georgia-based chain currently has over 940 locations in 17 states. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Axios
13-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
A robot served me coffee at XNA — and I kind of loved it
One experience when visiting Northwest Arkansas National Airport struck me (no, not Slim Chickens — though I did try it and Zaxby's still wins). It was trying out the robot coffee shop, Bionics by Onyx. Why it matters: I've heard most locals walk past it. But for travelers — especially newbies — that robot kiosk near Gate A1 was a charming surprise. What they're saying: "That's at the airport to impress people like you when they get off the plane," Axios Northwest Arkansas' Worth Sparkman told me. It worked; I was intrigued and decided to find out more about the robot serving coffee. The big picture: The robot is one of two kiosks in the area, and they are part of a bigger experiment by Onyx Coffee Lab, the Northwest Arkansas brand already known for high-end coffee, sleek cafés, and its shiny new three-story Springdale flagship. "We always try to innovate," Onyx co-founder Jon Allen told Axios. "This started during COVID, when we were asking: how can we deliver high-quality coffee in a no-contact way?" Zoom in: The robotic barista is the result of a partnership with a San Francisco-based company. It crafts a limited menu—espresso drinks, lattes, even matcha—on demand. The robot's performance wasn't perfect out of the gate: "During beta, it was up about 60% of the time," Allen said. "Now it's closer to 95%." One major hiccup was airport security. Refilling the machine with beans required hours of screening and clearance. "Half the downtime was just trying to get coffee past TSA," Allen said. State of play: Onyx sees Bionics as a complement to its in-person service, not a replacement. Allen says the robot has already paid off in marketing alone. "We're not trying to replace baristas," he said. "But for places like airports, universities, even museums—it makes sense." Onyx already operates a Bionics unit outside its Bentonville café, keeping the location running 24/7. The company also plans to expand to the University of Arkansas and a local museum. Yes, but: The robot still has limits; one customer didn't have Google or Apple Pay. She gave me $6, and I bought her a latte. Allen knows that limitation and says Onyx is working on an app to let customers pre-order from the tarmac or classroom. And yes, they're gathering customer data—regional preferences starting to emerge by flight origin. New Yorkers, apparently, like different beans than Dallas folks.
