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Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics
Fingerz And Wings: Zaxbys Expanding To NJ With Southern Fast-Food Classics A popular fast-food chain in the South is bringing its chicken fingers and wings to the Garden State. Zaxbys is planning to open six restaurants across New Jersey, the company said in a news release. The first two locations were expected to open in the summer of 2025. GSP Group will operate all six Zaxbys in the state. "We started looking into Zaxbys about a year ago," GSP Group co-owner Premanand Gupta said. "We have always been interested in the growing chicken market, and Zaxbys stood out with its exceptional product and strong business model. We're confident that it will…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
WATCH: Trump Runs McDonald's Fryer, Driver-Thru Window In Pennsylvania WATCH: Trump Runs McDonald's Fryer, Driver-Thru Window In Pennsylvania
Watch: Trump Runs McDonald's Fryer, Driver-Thru Window In Pennsylvania Ahead of a townhall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Former President Donald Trump stopped by a Bucks County McDonald's where he worked the drive-through and fry station on Sunday, Oct. 20.  The Republican candidate for US President sported an apron at the Feasterville-Trevose McDonald's to work the fryer and fill orders at the drive-thru window. The whole scene is Trump continuing to claim at Vice President Kamala Harris's assertion that she once worked a summer job at McDonald's while attending Howard University is not true.  "I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala," Trump …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Opening Date Set For New Shake Shack Restaurant In Central Jersey Opening Date Set For New Shake Shack Restaurant In Central Jersey
Opening Date Set For New Shake Shack Restaurant In Central Jersey An opening date has been set for the new Shake Shack restaurant in Middletown. A spokesperson said the Shake Shack at 1149 Route 35 will officially open on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. The restaurant is replacing Moe's Southwest Grill at the location. The "first wave" of customers will get custom Shake Shack tote bags and stickers. The restaurant will also donate $1 from every sandwich sold on opening day to JBJ Soul Kitchen, a nonprofit community kitchen operated by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. Customers will also be able to place orders through Shake Shack'…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater Shaq is bringing his brand of chicken to Bridgewater. Big Chicken, which was founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, a Newark native, is opening in Bridgewater on Thursday, July 18 at the Village at Bridgewater Commons. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 34 fans in line will get free Big Chicken food and drinks for a year, up to $10 a week. Shaq famously wore #34 while dominating the NBA during his time with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. “We’re so excited to welcome Shaquille O’Neal back home, in the tastiest possible said Troy Fischer, senior general …

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by Sam Barron
Business
Flavortown On The Boardwalk: Fieri Opens Atlantic City's Second 'Chicken Guy!' Restaurant Flavortown On The Boardwalk: Fieri Opens Atlantic City's Second 'Chicken Guy!' Restaurant
Flavortown On The Boardwalk: Fieri Opens Atlantic City's Second 'Chicken Guy!' Restaurant Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has opened a new restaurant in his years-long quest to make Atlantic City into "Flavortown." A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Chicken Guy! restaurant on the boardwalk at Resorts Casino Hotel on Tuesday, July 2. It's the second Chicken Guy! location in the city, joining the restaurant at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Chicken Guy! combines the talents of restauranteur Robert Earl and the "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host. "Chicken Guy! features one-of-a-kind all-natural chicken tenders paired with a wide selection of deliciou…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
First Watch, Shake Shack Coming To Jersey Shore First Watch, Shake Shack Coming To Jersey Shore
First Watch, Shake Shack Coming To Jersey Shore First Watch and Shake Shack have both signed leases at Brick Commons in Brick Township. A new site for the restaurants will be constructed adjacent to the main part of the property.  “Brick Commons is a highly trafficked destination with fantastic proximity to the Jersey Shore’s beach destinations,” said Justin Lustig, vice president of leasing for Urban Edge Properties.  First Watch is well-known in the daytime dining sector, winning numerous awards for its chef-driven menu of brunch favorites and seasonal specialties.  Shake Shack brings one of the country’s most popular…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident
Frozen Custard And Burger Joint Opens 2nd NJ Spot Thanks To 4th Generation Resident Get ready for all the frozen custard and steakburgers you could want. A fourth generation Toms River resident is bringing the second New Jersey location of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® to town. “Being a fourth generation Toms River resident, I’m thrilled to bring the Freddy’s experience to the folks I grew up with, the students who go to school with my children, and the families of the youth I have coached. It’s an incredibly special feeling, and I’m looking forward to seeing the community at our new Freddy’s location,” franchise owner Ed Abramson, said.  “We believe our com…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Popular Philly Doughnut Shop, Poke Restaurant, Tacoria Coming To NJ Shopping Center Popular Philly Doughnut Shop, Poke Restaurant, Tacoria Coming To NJ Shopping Center
Popular Philly Doughnut Shop, Poke Restaurant, Tacoria Coming To NJ Shopping Center Where can you find Hawaiian and Mexican food, and doughnuts all in one place? Soon, at Marlton Square Shopping Center located along Route 73 in Marlton. Federal DonutsColby Kingston This will be Federal Donuts' first New Jersey location. Rooted in Philadelphia, its guests can delight in fancy or hot fresh donuts served fresh daily. Federal Donuts also serves up chicken dishes and coffee. Poke Bros, meanwhile, features authentic Hawaiian-style fresh fish poke bowls, guests can enjoy a quick and nutritious signature or build your own poke bowl with high-quality sushi-grade fish and farm-…

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by Jon Craig
Business
2 New Shake Shacks Open In NJ 2 New Shake Shacks Open In NJ
2 New Shake Shacks Open In NJ Hope you're hungry! Two new Shake Shacks have opened their doors in New Jersey.  A new Shake Shack opened on Wednesday, Nov. 30 on the third level of Newport Centre’s dining pavilion in Jersey City, the mall said in a Facebook post: Have you heard the news?! 🍔@Shakeshack at Newport Centre is officially open! $1 from every burger and sandwich purchased... Posted by Newport Centre on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Meanwhile, the burger chain opened another new restaurant on Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison. The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting by Edison Counci…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Popular Chicken Chain Coming To South Jersey: Report Popular Chicken Chain Coming To South Jersey: Report
Popular Chicken Chain Coming To South Jersey: Report A popular Southern-style chicken chain is coming to South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Fast-food chicken chain Raising Cane's plans to open three new restaurants in Burlington, Marlton, and Cherry Hill next year, the report says citing a planning board approval. The Marlton eatery will open at 800 Route 70 West. The Burlington location will be at Mount Holly Road and Bromley Boulevard while Cherry Hill's joint will be at Route 70 and Haddonfield Road, the outlet says. Raising Cane’s is best known for its Cane’s sauce and chicken fingers. The menu also features crinkle-cut fries, …

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
NJ Beach Named Among 25 Best In America NJ Beach Named Among 25 Best In America
NJ Beach Named Among 25 Best In America You don't have to go to Hawaii to find a great beach. Well, you can — or you can stay right here in New Jersey. Not only is Asbury Park a good beach, it's among the 25 best in America, TravelAndLeisure.com says. Privacy, accessible parking, boardwalk and public transportation are just some of the factors the website looked at in choosing the best beaches in the country. "Stretching about a mile along New Jersey's Atlantic coast, Asbury Park Beach is a lively, clean, white-sand beach. Sunbathing, swimming, surfing, fishing, and people-watching are favorite activities here," the website said…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County
Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County There's a new Chick-fil-A restaurant coming to South Jersey  The latest NJ addition to the fast-food chain is located at 2960 Route 1 in  Lawrenceville, Mercer County. The restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There are 52 Chick-fil-A eateries in New Jersey and more than 2,600 nationwide.

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by Jon Craig
Business
Had Your Fill Of Chick-fil-A? Not In Camden County Had Your Fill Of Chick-fil-A? Not In Camden County
Had Your Fill Of Chick-fil-A? Not In Camden County Chick-fil-A plans to open a new chicken joint in South Jersey next week, the chain announced. The fast-food chain will open the new restaurant at 301 White Horse Pike in Barrington, Camden County, on Tuesday. Last week, the popular fast-food chicken chain announced it was opening a new Chick-fil-A along Route 1 in Lawrenceville, Mercer County. The date for that opening had not been announced. New Jersey already has 50 Chick-fil-A restaurants. Last summer, the chain opened several new chicken joints in Middlesex County.

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by Jon Craig
Business
Chick-fil-A Opening Another NJ Location Chick-fil-A Opening Another NJ Location
Chick-fil-A Opening Another NJ Location Chick-fil-A is opening another New Jersey outpost. The popular fast food chicken joint will be coming to Route 1 in Lawrenceville (Mercer County), its website says. An official opening date has not yet been announced. New Jersey currently has 50 Chick-fil-A restaurants.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
New Chick-fil-A Coming To South Jersey New Chick-fil-A Coming To South Jersey
New Chick-fil-A Coming To South Jersey A popular fast-food chicken chain is expanding to a new South Jersey location. Cinnaminson township authorized an agreement last week with Delco Development LLC to build a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on Route 130 South. "Our economic development team has been actively pursuing Chick-fil-A for some time and we are fortunate to have found an outstanding partner in Delco Development so we can pursue this economic development initiative," Committeeman Ryan Horner, liaison to the township economic development committee, said in a statement. The fast food restaurant will be built  between a …

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Filipino Fast Food Joint Replacing Edison Roy Rogers Filipino Fast Food Joint Replacing Edison Roy Rogers
Filipino Fast Food Joint Replacing Edison Roy Rogers Jollibee, a fast-food chain based in the Philippines, is coming to Edison soon. An official opening date has not been announced, but the Asian-inspired eatery will be located at 760 Route 1 North and replace a shuttered Roy Rogers, according to a report by ROI-NJ. Jollibee signs have been installed at the location, and a drive-thru will be part of the new restaurant. There are 37 Jollibee restaurants in the United States and about 1,300 worldwide. Jollibee opened its first New Jersey spot in Jersey City at 393 Danforth Ave. more than seven years ago, and plans to open 150 more restaurants …

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by Jon Craig
Business
KFC Has Left Neptune City KFC Has Left Neptune City
KFC Has Left Neptune City The Colonel has closed the doors at the KFC on Route 35 in Neptune City. Central Jersey's fast-food restaurant, formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, was located for decades at the corner of 35 Third Ave. and Route 35. This week, there is a sign on the chicken joint's door stating, “This restaurant is no longer open,”  The 2,400-square-foot retail space is currently listed as up for lease on LoopNet. The Neptune City location’s official Facebook page is still active, and displays its newest menu item: donut sandwiches with fried chicken -- along with its ever-popular combination …

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by Jon Craig