Zaxby’s Plans Another Indianapolis-Area Restaurant as Chicken Chain Continues Indiana Expansion Strategy

What’s known about Zaxby’s footprint in Marion County

Zaxby’s, the Georgia-founded quick-service chicken chain, is preparing to add another Indianapolis-area location, extending a market entry that began in the county in 2023 and has since expanded to the northwest side.

As of early February 2026, the company lists one restaurant within Indianapolis city limits at 8810 Wesleyan Road (Indianapolis, IN 46268). A second Marion County restaurant operates in Camby at 8168 Upland Way, an area served by an Indianapolis mailing address and commonly considered part of the metro’s southwest growth corridor.

How the chain has approached the Indianapolis market to date

Zaxby’s first Marion County opening in the Indianapolis area was announced for Oct. 30, 2023, in Camby at 8168 Upland Way, with both drive-thru and dine-in service planned at launch. The company framed that opening as the second Zaxby’s in Marion County at the time, signaling an early intent to build a multi-unit presence rather than a single stand-alone location.

More recently, the company’s own location listings show an operational restaurant on Wesleyan Road on the city’s northwest side—an area with significant commuter traffic and proximity to major arterial routes—suggesting a strategy of placing units in high-visibility corridors that can support drive-thru volume.

What the next opening may indicate

While details such as an exact address, construction timeline, and opening date for the new Indianapolis-area restaurant have not been publicly confirmed in the material available, the move fits a broader pattern of Zaxby’s continued buildout across Indiana. The brand has described the Midwest as a priority region for development, and it has pointed to an established base of more than 10 restaurants already operating statewide.

Separately, the company signed a development agreement in 2025 to open two restaurants in Northwest Indiana, with communities in Lake and Porter counties among those considered and an initial opening targeted for summer 2026. That agreement underscores a statewide approach that pairs Indianapolis-area growth with additional investment in northern markets.

What consumers can expect from a typical Zaxby’s opening

Zaxby’s restaurants generally emphasize chicken fingers, wings, chicken sandwiches, salads, and a range of signature sauces. Recent Indiana openings have typically included drive-thru operations and dine-in seating, reflecting continued demand for both convenience-oriented service and on-site dining.

• Current Indianapolis listed location: 8810 Wesleyan Road
• Current Camby listed location in the metro area: 8168 Upland Way
• Additional Indiana development activity: two planned Northwest Indiana locations targeted for summer 2026

What remains to be confirmed: the precise site, developer, permitting timeline, and opening date for the next Indianapolis-area restaurant.

indianapolis.news will update this report as soon as city permitting, site plans, or an opening announcement provides a verified address and timeline.