Zaxbys brings back a fan favorite — and it’s here to stay. What to know
A Zaxbys fan favorite is back for good, and just in time for the chain’s 35th birthday.
Handcrafted milkshakes will make a permanent return to all Zaxbys locations by summer, the Georgia-based chicken chain said in a May 19 news release.
To celebrate, all shakes are half off starting Monday, May 19, through June 1 at participating Zaxbys locations nationwide, the restaurant said. No additional purchase is necessary.
The hand-spun treats are available in four flavors:
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Strawberry
- Birthday Cake
“At Zaxbys, we believe every great celebration deserves something sweet — and what better way to mark our 35th birthday than by bringing back our fan-favorite milkshakes,” Patrick Schwing, chief marketing and strategy officer for Zaxbys, said in the release.
The 20 oz. treats start at $4.99 and are slated to be in all restaurants permanently by June, Zaxbys said.
Milkshakes were missing from menus for seven years before Zaxbys tested them exclusively in Macon and surrounding cities in 2024, McClatchy News reported.
At the time, Zaxbys teamed up with Macon’s tourism bureau, Visit Macon, to encourage travelers to explore the “hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and storied history” of the city, about 80 miles southeast from Atlanta.
The handcrafted shakes will rejoin Zaxbys dessert lineup, which includes chocolate chip cookies and fried cheesecake bites, according to the restaurant’s website.
Find your nearest Zaxbys here.
This story was originally published May 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM with the headline "Zaxbys brings back a fan favorite — and it’s here to stay. What to know."