Zaxby's Menu Prices (2026)
Zaxby's prices at a glance
| Chicken Finger Plate | $11.99 – $13.49 |
|---|---|
| Big Zax Snak Meal | $9.29 |
| Extra Zax Sauce | $0.69 |
| Wings & Things (5 fingerz, 5 wings) | $16.49 |
| Boneless Wings Meal (8 pc) | $13.29 |
| Traditional Wings Meal (10 pc) | $16.99 |
Cheapest main item: Signature Sandwich $7.29 All 39 prices ↓
Zaxby's is a Southeastern chicken chain known for its Chicken Fingerz, its Zalads, and a house sauce — Zax Sauce — that most regulars order extra of. The menu is organised around numbered plates and meals rather than individual items, which makes combos the default rather than the upsell.
The value structure is unusually clear. The Big Zax Snak Meal is the cheapest complete meal, the Chicken Finger Plate is the volume order, and the party platters are where the per-finger cost drops sharply for groups.
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How to Save Money at Zaxby's
- The Big Zax Snak Meal at $9.29 is the cheapest complete meal on the menu — three fingerz, fries, toast and a drink.
- A 50-piece party platter works out to roughly $1.70 per finger versus about $3.00 in a four-finger plate.
- Zax Rewardz in the app gives points on every order plus a free item on signup and a birthday reward.
- A gallon of sweet tea at $7.99 replaces four to five individual drinks for a family meal at a fraction of the cost.
Zaxby's Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Chicken Finger Plate at Zaxby's?
The four-finger plate is about $11.99 and the five-finger version roughly $13.49. Both include crinkle fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and Zax Sauce. Adding a drink costs about $2.99 more.
What is the cheapest meal at Zaxby's?
The Big Zax Snak Meal at roughly $9.29 — three Chicken Fingerz, crinkle fries, Texas toast and a drink. It is the only combo under $10 that includes a beverage.
Does Zaxby's charge for extra Zax Sauce?
Yes, about $0.69 per cup at most locations. Plates come with sauce included, but regulars who want two or three cups will be charged for the extras.
How many people does a Zaxby's party platter feed?
A 30-piece platter at about $54.99 feeds roughly six to eight people, and the 50-piece at $84.99 feeds ten to twelve. Both bring the per-finger price well below plate pricing.
What is in Zax Sauce?
Zaxby's does not publish the recipe. It is a mayonnaise-based sauce with tomato, Worcestershire, garlic and black pepper notes, and it is the sauce served by default with Chicken Fingerz.
Is Zaxby's only in the South?
Largely, yes. The chain has around 950 restaurants concentrated in Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee and neighbouring states, with limited presence outside the Southeast.
How much is a Big Zax Snak Meal at Zaxby's?
A Big Zax Snak Meal costs about $9.29 at Zaxby's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Plates include crinkle fries, Texas toast, coleslaw and Zax Sauce. Meals add a drink. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Is Zaxby's open on Thanksgiving Day?
No. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: All restaurants closed. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26; check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Zaxby's Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains Zaxby's is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: