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ZAXBY'S OF ROANOKE AND SALEM Kick Off Summer By GIVING Away 200 Free Picnics

WHAT: To celebrate the start of summer, two area Zaxby's restaurants are giving away 200 Family Summer Picnics to the first 100 people in line at each location upon opening. A certificate will be mailed to each winner and can be redeemed for four Meals Dealz and six cookies, a value of $19.99 plus tax, at any time during the summer.

WHERE: 3206 Ordway Drive N.W. - Roanoke and 903 W. Main St. - Salem

WHEN: Saturday, June 27 - during operating hours while supplies last

VISUALS: - 100+ guests waiting in line to receive Free Family Summer Picnic certificates.

- Zaxby's licensees and/or managers available for interviews at restaurants.

More Info: In addition to the picnic giveaway, Zaxby's will offer free Nibblers, snack-sized chicken finger sandwiches, to everyone who visits on Saturday, June 27 and will also provide coupons for a free Zappetizer on future purchases to all guests who make a purchase.

An alternative to fast food, Zaxby's offers prepared-at-order chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Zaxby's most popular items are its hand-breaded Chicken Fingerz and Jumbo Buffalo Wings, smothered in a choice of nine sauces with names like Wimpy, Tongue Torch, Nuclear and Insane. The menu also offers innovative Zappetizers - Onion Rings, Tater Chips (home-style potato chips) and Spicy Fried Mushrooms, as well as a variety of Party Platterz perfect for any family gathering or special occasion.

Zaxby's operates more than 470 restaurants in 11 states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia). Headquartered in Athens, Ga., its largest market is Atlanta, with more than 60 locations in the metro area. For more information visit www.zaxbys.com. Zaxby's has been operating in the Roanoke and Salem communities since 2006.