Zaxby’s Picks Jeff For Location

Evening News and Tribune:

Zaxby’s — a Southern restaurant chain known for its chicken dishes — is expected to open in Jeffersonville by the end of the year.

The restaurant, which will seat 89 patrons, is planned on Allison Lane in front of Meijer and Kohl’s, said Eric Goodman, vice president of development for Arc Property Investment, which is representing the franchisee.

A development plan — which includes a 3,600-square-foot restaurant with 56 parking spaces — was approved by the Jeffersonville Plan Commission on Tuesday.

“The most exciting thing about this is it’ll be the first [Zaxby’s] in Indiana,” Goodman said.

The company chose the location, not only because it’s in front of the two large stores, but also because of its proximity to Jeffersonville High School, Goodman said.

He said the restaurants eclectic causal atmosphere would be attractive to the younger crowd.