In the inaugural episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Zach McLeroy, CEO and founder of Zaxby’s, the chicken fast casual born in Athens, Georgia, that has grown to more than 900 locations doing roughly $2 billion in annual sales.

In this conversation, you’ll find out why:

• Being efficient can be smarter than being fancy;
• Transferring the experience of the restaurant’s interior to the exterior is important;
• Being calculated and methodical in your growth is a wise expansion strategy;
• It’s never too late to bring on an equity partner;
• You should go toe to toe with your competitors, even if it requires major change.

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