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Zaxbys expands into Florida service plazas
Zaxbys opens five Florida Turnpike service plaza restaurants with Areas USA.
In brief
Zaxbys opens five Florida Turnpike service plaza restaurants with Areas USA. Zaxbys signed a five-unit agreement with Areas USA to open restaurants in Florida Turnpike service plazas. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
Zaxbys signs Florida expansion deal
Zaxbys has signed a five-unit agreement with Areas USA to open restaurants in Florida Turnpike service plazas.
First location opens in Orlando
The first of those five locations has already opened in Orlando’s Turkey Lake Service Plaza.
Zaxbys explores non-traditional venues
Zaxbys is also actively exploring opportunities across airports, colleges, and universities, military installations and other non-traditional venues.
Areas USA supports strategy
As part of their new agreement, Areas will support Zaxbys’ broader strategy to pursue flexible formats and strategic real estate opportunities.
Zaxbys CEO on partnership
Zaxbys’ Chief Development Officer Russ Holland said the partnership allows the company to meet today’s guests where they are.
Areas USA partnership
Areas has long had a partnership with Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise to enhance service plazas and establish a scalable model for growth.
Zaxbys surpasses 1,000 units
Zaxbys recently surpassed the 1,000th-unit milestone following a strong 2025 that exceeded growth expectations.
Zaxbys in 24 states
The Atlanta-based chain now operates in 24 states and recently debuted in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and New York City.
New building types for franchisees
Zaxbys now has six building types for franchisees to choose from (seven, if you count conversions), including non-traditional and drive-thru-only prototypes.
What to remember
Zaxbys signed a five-unit agreement with Areas USA to open restaurants in Florida Turnpike service plazas.
