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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yelp ranks top chicken sandwich chains; two Georgia spots make the cut
When it comes to chicken sandwiches, Georgia doesn't just compete, it leads. Chick-fil-A, Georgia's own beloved fast-food chain, has claimed the No. 1 spot on Yelp's list of the Top 20 chicken sandwich chains of the year. Chick-fil-A started in a small diner in Hapeville, Georgia and is now known across the country for making great chicken. "Chick-fil-A is famous for its simple, perfectly seasoned chicken sandwich served on a toasted buttered bun," Yelp wrote. "Simple? Yes. Iconic? Absolutely." Who founded Chick-fil-A? The trio behind Chick-Fil-A is the Cathy family and siblings are Bubba, Dan, and Trudy. The first location opened in 1967 at Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall. The chain has more than 2,800 restaurants across the U.S. and in Canada and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A is also "known for its consistency, customer service and loyal fanbase," Yelp wrote. But this isn't the only Georgia-founded favorite that landed on the list. Founded in Statesboro, Zaxby's ranked No. 10 in the nation. Who founded Zaxby's? Tony Townley and Zach McLeroy, both 62-years-old, started this food chain in 1990. Zaxby's corporate location is in Athens, where the two grew up and met in the seventh grade. "Zaxby's is known for bold sauces, crispy chicken, and its crave-worthy Zax sauce," Yelp wrote. "When the brand entered the chicken sandwich wars in 2021 with its Signature Sandwich, it brought the same flavor-forward approach to a handheld format." Here are all other Yelp rankings. Yelp's top 20 chicken sandwich chains of 2025 Chick-fil-A Dave's Hot Chicken Raising Cane's Shake Shack Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Habit Burger and Grill Denny's Wingstop McDonald's Zaxby's Jack in the Box Dairy Queen Slim Chickens Burger King Wendy's Sonic Drive-In Bojangles KFC Arby's Church's Chicken Whether you like it spicy, grilled, or covered in Chick-fil-A sauce, Georgia's favorite chicken spot is still leading the way. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Yelp ranks top chicken sandwich chains, two Georgia spots make the cut Solve the daily Crossword
Eater
12-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
Southern California Pastrami Favorite Finally Expands to Las Vegas
Southern California's beloved pastrami destination, the Hat, is finally moving forward with plans to open in Las Vegas — six years after the chain announced it would expand to Southern Nevada. Construction is now underway on a 4,122-square-foot restaurant at 6239 South Rainbow Boulevard — the same space it staked out in 2019 — with a drive-thru and outdoor patio. The Hat has been a California staple since 1951, serving pastrami dips poised for dunking into homemade au jus, plus burgers, turkey sandwiches, and onion rings. The Hat teased the opening on Instagram, announcing a grand opening in spring 2026. The Hat joins a growing parade of regional fast food favorites expanding into Las Vegas. Most recently, Georgia's favorite fast-food chicken chain, Zaxby's, opened a drive-thru here. Earlier this year, North Carolina-based Bojangles opened in the Southwest, and Hawaii-based Zippy's opened its second location in the Vegas area. And that's not to mention the grocery stores Aldi and H-Mart, which debuted in April. Still rumored to make a Las Vegas appearance: Portillo's potentially. Late-Night Skewers Land in Chinatown The team behind Chubby Cattle's conveyor-belt hot pot restaurant and the high-tech X-Pot on the Strip is back with a new late-night venture. Chubby Skewers opens Wednesday, June 18, on Spring Mountain Road, serving Northeastern Chinese Dongbei-style barbecue from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Skewers start at just $1, with a menu that ranges from wagyu beef to duck tongue to spicy cold noodles. The space channels the energy of old-school Chinese street stalls — think bold reds, neon lights, and low tables. New York Noodle Hybrid Extends Its Short-Term Pop-Up Pastaramen, the boundary-blurring Japanese-Italian pop-up from chef Robbie Felice, is extending its run at Bar Zazu in Resorts World Las Vegas through July 12. Originally slated for just a one-month residency, the crossover has drawn crowds with dishes like cacio e pepe gyoza, mochi ramen carbonara, and a $250 truffle porcini ramen that is dramatically prepared in a flaming wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Brewdog Opens a Beer Hall Beneath Its Rooftop Behemoth UnderDog Beer Hall opens on Thursday, June 12, beneath BrewDog's massive 30,000-square-foot rooftop brewpub on the Las Vegas Strip. Tucked inside the Showcase Mall, UnderDog brings a more casual vibe with giant screens, a new pizza-focused menu, and beers on tap — including BrewDog favorites like Elvis Juice and guest pours from local Las Vegas breweries. Baguette Cafe Heads Downtown Baguette Café opened a new downtown Las Vegas location on May 22 right on Las Vegas Boulevard, near Fremont Street. It brings together signature French-inflected breakfast, brunch, and lunch fare just a block from Fremont Street. Known for thoughtful sourcing and warm hospitality, this marks the café's third outpost in the valley — and its first in the heart of Downtown. Chef Leticia Mitchell Opens Another Cocina Leticia's Cocina and Cantina is opening a new location at Boulder Station this summer. Known for dishes like birria quesatacos, shrimp ceviche, and Mexico City-style enchiladas suizas, chef Leticia Mitchell first gained national attention with an appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives . This will be her second location with Station Casinos, following the original inside Santa Fe Station. She also runs Letty's, a fast-casual spin-off downtown, and sister restaurant Carmelita's Mar y Tierra in East Las Vegas. Leticia's will replace the now-closed Guadalajara restaurant. See More:
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
Miami Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Popular chicken chain brings back beloved menu item after 7 years
Fried chicken can be eaten in many different ways; some like it with fries, and others between a toasted bun. But many Georgians prefer to eat their chicken paired with a thick milkshake. This combination might sound a bit strange, but don't knock it until you've tried it. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Founded in 1990 in Statesboro, Georgia, Zaxby's is known for its delicious chicken fingers, wings, and famous Zax Sauce. The chain is the embodiment of southern hospitality, which has allowed it to expand to over 940 locations across 17 states. Zaxby's introduced milkshakes to its menu in 2013 to provide more sweet treat options for its chicken-loving fans. This move also allowed it to better compete with rivals in a similar food sector. Related: Taco Bell menu adds more items customers demanded Although primarily known as a quick-service chicken chain, Zaxby's milkshakes became one of its most beloved items. They are traditionally hand-spun, made-to-order, handcrafted shakes topped with sprinkles and finished with a Maraschino cherry. However, the chicken restaurant suddenly removed milkshakes from its menu in 2017 due to operational issues, leaving many customers saddened by the surprising decision. Image source: Shutterstock After nearly seven years of discontinuing its milkshakes, Zaxby's partnered with Visit Macon in 2024 to relaunch its iconic milkshakes for an exclusive market test. This initiative aimed to attract more tourism to Macon, Georgia, and to encourage the chicken chain to return milkshakes to its menu by testing them with a specific audience on a smaller scale. Related: McDonald's menu adds experimental new items fans will love That year, the chicken chain began testing the milkshakes for a limited time in 20 select markets in Macon, Georgia. The customer response was so good that the chain expanded its availability to 500 restaurants at the beginning of this year. "Zaxby's delicious milkshakes have made their long-awaited return after years of requests from our most loyal fans," said Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Patrick Schwing in a press release. In honor of its 35th birthday, Zaxby's is returning its beloved milkshakes to its permanent menu after a seven-year hiatus to answer consumers' demand. More Retail News: McDonald's menu adds new twist on popular, discontinued itemStarbucks faces huge new rivalTaco Bell launches spicy new menu item featuring a hot partner However, that's not all, because starting now through June 1, all its 20-ounce shakes will be half off at all participating locations nationwide. The shakes come in four flavors: whipped cream, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and, of course, birthday cake. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
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@
