This popular chicken strips chain is coming to TCU’s South University Drive
TCU already has a Chick-fil-A, but for students who want their chicken fix on Sundays, campus is getting another option.
Zaxbys, a Georgia-based fast food chicken restaurant, will soon open a TCU location, according to city permits. This will be its second in Fort Worth location. The chain is known for its chicken fingers, wings and salads with signature sauces.
The chicken chain will go into the old Bahn Shop next to Ampersand on the strip of retail and restaurants on South University Drive by the TCU Bookstore. The Bahn Shop closed abruptly in April, but it still has two restaurants in DFW Airport.
Zaxbys is newer to Fort Worth, as its first location opened in September 2025 in south Fort Worth off Chisholm Trail at 5369 Sycamore School Road.
Here’s what we know about the new Zaxbys on TCU’s campus.
When will the TCU Zaxbys open?
The Star-Telegram reached out to Zaxbys on Friday for comment about an opening date and have yet to hear back.
Permits for outside painting and construction have been submitted at the University Drive location but renovations have not started.
A landlord representative from Transwestern Fort Worth, told the Star-Telegram that other upcoming Zaxbys’ leases in Houston have put this location’s construction on a slight delay.
What is on the menu at Zaxbys?
In addition to chicken, Zaxbys serves some southern snack favorites.
Most Zaxbys chicken meals are served with a side of crinkle fries and Texas toast. Some also offer coleslaw.
If you want it all in one bite, Zaxbys offers chicken sandwiches served on Texas toast.
Other sides, served with their Zaxbys signature sauce (peppery, similar to Raising Cane’s), include fried white cheddar bites, veggie egg rolls and quesadillas.
Salads, or Zalads, come in Asian, Cobb, House and blue cheese flavors.
Where to find Zaxbys in Fort Worth
The new Zaxbys on the TCU Campus will not just be for students. Locals can check out the new chicken chain at 3051 S. University Drive, Fort Worth.
For those who prefer a drive-thru, the Zaxbys at 5384 Sycamore School Road is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.
This story was originally published January 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM.