Zaxbys

• Recent 20-year Lease – The lease was signed in 2025, leaving 18.5 years remaining through February 2045 and is structured as absolute NNN, offering a completely passive investment. The lease also features 10% rent increases every five years throughout the base term and options, providing meaningful long-term income growth.
• Experienced Multi-Unit Zaxbys Operator – The property is operated by 1796 Chicken, LLC, an experienced 23-unit Zaxbys franchisee, with the lease guaranteed by 1788 Chicken, LLC who owns and operates 44 locations. The same operator/guarantor structure has been utilized across a growing portfolio of Zaxbys restaurants, providing experienced sponsorship behind the lease.
• Above the National AUV – The store has consistently generated sales above the Zaxbys national average unit volume (AUV), reinforcing the operator’s capabilities.
• New “Modern Farmhouse” Formats – Built in 2023, the property features one of Zaxbys six “Modern Farmhouse” formats with an attractive brick and siding exterior. The modern construction complements the surrounding recently developed Publix-anchored shopping center and retail pads, creating a cohesive, high-quality retail shopping experience.
• Strong and Improving Profitability – Zaxbys profitability has increased approximately 40% since 2021, supported by a company-wide operational strategy that reduced cost of goods sold by roughly 7 percentage points while improving speed of service and order accuracy. The improvement in unit-level economics provides a strong foundation for continued franchisee investment and long-term store operations.
• Established $2.75 Billion Restaurant System – Zaxbys surpassed 1,000 U.S. restaurants for the first time in its 36-year history and generated approximately $2.75 billion in U.S. systemwide sales in 2025. The brand ranks among the largest chicken concepts in the country, providing significant operating scale, brand recognition, and a diversified national restaurant base.
• Accelerating Growth and Significant Development Pipeline – Zaxbys continues to accelerate new unit development, growing from 20 openings in 2023 to 36 net new restaurants in 2025, with approximately 69 additional openings projected for 2026. The company also has 149 signed franchise agreements for locations not yet opened, demonstrating continued franchisee demand and confidence in the brand’s long-term growth prospects.
• Outparcel to New Publix Shopping Center – Publix is one of the Southeast’s top grocery chains and serves as a major traffic driver for the surrounding trade area. Its presence helped anchor the recent wave of development surrounding the property, including new construction: Chase Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Jamba Juice/Shell station, and Advance Auto Parts.
• Atlanta MSA – Hampton is positioned within Henry County and the southern Atlanta MSA, approximately 30 miles from Downtown Atlanta with connectivity to I-75 and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The surrounding market continues to attract residential, commercial, and industrial investment as Metro Atlanta expands southward.
• Strong Population Growth & Demographics – Nearly 105,000 residents live within five miles of the property with average household incomes of approximately $113,000. That population is projected to grow another 11.23% by 2030, while the three-mile population is projected to grow by an astounding 19.20%, laying the foundation for a long-term customer base.