Why the South Loves this Fried Chicken Chain

Overview

In the American South, Zaxby's isn't just another fast-food chicken restaurant. It's an institution. From its famous Chicken Fingerz and signature Zax Sauce, to its fiercely loyal fans, this regional fast-food chain has become a bonafide cultural phenomenon. On this episode of Weird History Food, we're going to try and figure out how two college friends turned a chicken restaurant into a Southern obsession, as well as what makes Zaxby's secret sauce so mysterious, and how this franchise has held its ground in the battle for fast food chicken supremacy.