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featured dining guide story Advertorial Feature BY KAREN RICE | NoRthwEst ARKANsAs DEmoCRAt-GAzEttE 42 What's up! october 23-29, 2022 Zaxby's®: absolutely craveable chicken T he idea for Zaxby's® Chicken Fingers and Buffalo Wings was "hatched" on a basketball court. Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley were hanging out, playing basketball and tossing around an idea. They didn't know much about the restaurant business. But they knew this much: the chicken they could find in Statesboro, Georgia, where they lived, was just okay, but not great. Plus, none of the local chicken places were fun or had any personality. So, as the story goes, they dreamed up Zaxby's right then and there. The rest, as they say, is chicken history. "The very first Zaxby's opened in 1990 in Statesboro," Grayson McElveen, Zaxby's District Manager noted. "Founder and CEO Zach McLeroy built the culture around a desire to enrich the lives of others. Today there are more than 900 locations, nine distinct sauces, countless Z-words, and one signature sandwich." This is classic southern comfort food: fried chicken, Texas toast, and cole slaw. Since the beginning, Zaxby's has been known for two things: indescribably good chicken and Zax Sauce. For years, Zach made the sauce himself and distributed it to various locations to keep the sacred recipe safe. When there were too many locations to keep up with, he had it manufactured, but even then, the process ensured no one single person would know the recipe from start to finish. Seriously — not even the Executive Chef knows exactly how it's made. But it tastes amazing. And it's offered in a wide range of spiciness—from "Wimpy" all the way to "Insane." Zaxby's newest Northwest Arkansas location just opened in Rogers. "Whether you're driving thru after a hectic day, or catering a special event, we're excited to serve you," Grayson says. "And whether you're trying us for the first time or you've been a fan of our flavor for years, you'll always have a seat at our table." Their Signature Sandwich and Signature Club Sandwich are specials that include crispy crinkle fries and a drink. "This fillet is double hand-breaded with our extra crispy breading and dressed with Zax sauce and a pickle," Grayson continued. "Not to be outdone, the Meal Dealz selection includes some of our most popular items – Wings & Things, Big Zax Snak, and the Great 8 Boneless meal are just some great choices on the menu." Those Famous Fingerz® & Wingz® and the sauces have built quite a following of loyal fans over the years. You can choose between boneless or traditional wings, and delicious Chicken Fingerz®. Zaxby's selection of salads, or Zalads®, warrant a mention, too. "We offer a variety of salads to please any crowd," Grayson said. "Crisp greens, topped with freshly sliced Roma tomatoes, cheddar cheeses, grilled or fried chicken and a variety of dressings. We wanted to make sure there was a great choice for health- conscious folks."