Zaxby's announced its New York debut with a Bronx restaurant open and a Manhattan location planned for later that summer.
Zaxby's introduced its Famous Fingerz and 12 signature sauces to New York with its first two restaurants. The Bronx location officially opened on June 29, while an Upper East Side Manhattan location was planned for later that summer.
What you get
- Zaxby's announced its New York debut on July 13, 2026, with openings in the Bronx and Manhattan as part of operations across 24 states.
- The brand highlighted Famous Fingerz, Chicken Fingerz and 12 signature sauces for its New York launch.
- Zaxby's said it has been a fan favorite for more than 35 years and that its commitment to quality, bold flavor and Southern hospitality has not changed in 36 years.
- Zaxby's was founded in 1990 in Statesboro, Georgia, and has grown to more than 1,000 locations across the country.
- The first New York restaurant officially opened on June 29 at 3260 Boston Road in the Bronx.
- The Bronx restaurant is approximately 2,000 square feet, seats 15 guests and offers dine-in and drive-thru service.
- Guests can order ahead through Zaxbys.com or the Zaxby's app on Google Play or the App Store; a Zax Rewardz account earns points with every purchase toward Zaxby's menu items.
- A second New York restaurant was planned for later that summer at 1267 First Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
- The planned Manhattan restaurant was described as 2,800+ square feet with 16 dine-in seats, self-service ordering kiosks and a modern farmhouse-inspired design.
- Zaxby's said it would hold New York debut events throughout the city that summer, including menu innovations inspired by New York food culture, community experiences and surprise moments.
Availability: The Bronx restaurant officially opened on June 29 at 3260 Boston Road. A Manhattan Upper East Side location at 1267 First Avenue was planned for later that summer.
Terms and conditions
- Creating a Zax Rewardz account is required to earn points with every purchase.
- More information on the Manhattan location was to be available closer to its opening date.
