Spicy chicken, salmon and zappetizers are coming your way!

Zaxbys, the popular Southern chicken franchise, is officially bringing its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces to Pennsylvania and South Jersey.

Through partnerships, the fast food chain will introduce sixteen locations in the region within the next five years.

George Abdelmessieh, a longtime franchise owner and retired engineer, will lead the expansion of the Philadelphia area with plans to open 10 locations within five years.

Next, GSP Group, led by local entrepreneur Premanand Gupta, is expected to launch six Zaxbys locations in South Jersey.

“We are pleased to welcome George and the GSP Group as Zaxbys pioneers in the North East. Their operational strength and commitment to quality make them ideal partners as we take Zaxbys into new markets,” said Mike Mettler, Chief Development Officer of Zaxbys in a press release.

The first four Zaxbys locations are expected to open in 2025 in Philadelphia and South Jersey. Site selections and lease agreements are already underway.