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Levittown Today
By the People, for the People
Zaxby's Opens First Pennsylvania Location in Levittown
The popular Southern chicken chain brings its signature fingerz and sauces to the Philadelphia area.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:20pm
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Zaxby's, a fast-casual restaurant known for its chicken fingerz and 12 signature dipping sauces, is opening its first Pennsylvania location in Levittown on March 23, 2026. The new restaurant is owned by George Abdelmessiehm, a retired electrical engineer who also operates over 30 Dunkin' locations in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area. Abdelmessiehm plans to open ten more Zaxby's in the Philadelphia region over the next few years.
Why it matters
The opening of the first Zaxby's in Pennsylvania marks the expansion of the popular Southern chicken chain into a new market. This is expected to be the first of many Zaxby's locations in the Philadelphia area, providing residents with a new fast-casual dining option and introducing the brand's signature menu items to a new customer base.
The details
The new Zaxby's is located at 8333 Route 13 in Levittown, in the space previously occupied by Zaika Kabab & Curry, which closed last summer. The restaurant will offer dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and curbside pickup options, as well as delivery through DoorDash, GrubHub, and Uber Eats.
- The new Zaxby's location will open on Monday, March 23, 2026.
- Zaxby's is planning to open ten more locations in the Philadelphia area over the next few years.
The players
Zaxby's
A fast-casual restaurant chain known for its chicken fingerz and 12 signature dipping sauces, with a strong presence in the Southern United States.
George Abdelmessiehm
The owner of the new Zaxby's location in Levittown, Pennsylvania, who is also the operator of over 30 Dunkin' locations in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area.
What they’re saying
“The chance to bring Zaxby's to Philadelphia is both exciting and meaningful. I recognize that Zaxby's is a strong brand with an excellent product. These values align with the principles I've relied on to build my other franchise businesses.”
— George Abdelmessiehm, Owner, Zaxby's Levittown
What’s next
The owner, George Abdelmessiehm, plans to open ten more Zaxby's locations in the Philadelphia area over the next few years, expanding the brand's presence in the region.
The takeaway
The opening of the first Zaxby's in Pennsylvania represents the continued growth and expansion of the popular Southern chicken chain, providing residents of the Philadelphia area with a new fast-casual dining option and introducing the brand's signature menu items to a new customer base.
