Zaxby's, a popular fried chicken chain, is getting its first Ohio location in Liberty Township.

BUTLER COUNTY, OH — Zaxby’s is opening a new restaurant in Ohio. There are currently no Zaxby’s locations in the state, but the Zaxby’s website indicates there is “high availability” for franchise opportunities.

Ohio's first Zaxby's in nearly 20 years is being planned for the Greater Cincinnati area. The popular chicken chain is returning the the state after its location in Columbus closed 16 years ago,

Zaxby’s is opening a new restaurant in Ohio. There are currently no Zaxby’s locations in the state, but the Zaxby’s website indicates there is “high availability” for franchise opportunities. “Zaxby’s has a presence in Ohio, or stores under development, but there are opportunities for growth available,” the website reads.