Rank 276Food & RestaurantEst. 1990

Zaxby's

Athens, GA

Zaxby's is an exciting franchise opportunity in the Food & Restaurant category, established in 1990 and franchising since 1994. The investment ranges from $520,000 to $1,100,000, with a franchise fee of $35,000 and a liquid capital requirement of $250,000. Currently, Zaxby's has 950 operational units and has demonstrated a solid growth rate of 10.2% over the past five years. The ideal franchisee is passionate about customer service and food quality. Comprehensive training and ongoing support make Zaxby’s an enticing franchise for those looking to enter the competitive fast-casual dining space.

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FIC Score

80.5

out of 100

#276 Ranked

Investment Range

$1.3M – $3.2M

Franchise Fee

$35K

Total Units

950

5-Year Growth

+15%

FIC Score Breakdown

80.5
Scalability
81.5
Franchisor Support
80.0
Unit Economics
80.0
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#276

Overall Ranking

Out of 787 franchises

Specifications

Min Investment$1.3M
Max Investment$3.2M
Franchise Fee$35K
Liquid Capital$500K
5-Year Growth15%
Total Units950
Founded1990
Franchising Since1994
HeadquartersAthens, GA
Royalty Fee6.0%

About the Zaxby's Franchise Opportunity

The Zaxby's franchise is a Food & Restaurant franchising opportunity founded in 1990 and headquartered in Athens, GA. With over 950 franchise units, Zaxby's is one of the recognized brands in the food & restaurant sector available to prospective franchisees.

The total investment required to become a Zaxby's franchisee ranges from $1.3M to $3.2M. The initial franchise fee is $35K. Prospective franchise owners must have a minimum of $500K in liquid capital. Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee of 6.0%.

The Franchise Information Center has assigned Zaxby's a FIC Score of 80.5 out of 100, ranking it #276 among all franchises. This proprietary franchise score evaluates three core dimensions: scalability (81.5/100), franchisor support quality (80.0/100), and unit economics (80.0/100).

Zaxby's has demonstrated 15% unit growth over the past 5 years, reflecting strong demand for this franchise opportunity among investors and entrepreneurs entering franchising.

The Franchise Information Center provides free consultations to help you evaluate whether the Zaxby's franchise is the right franchising investment for your goals, budget, and market. Our expert franchise brokers work directly with franchisors on your behalf — at no cost to you.

Zaxby's

FIC 80.5 · #276

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