Zaxby's is moving into the Golden Ring Shopping Center in Rosedale, taking over the former Dairy Queen space and getting ready to flip the "open" sign next Monday. Franchise partners say the build-out should create about 30 to 40 local jobs once the fryers are fired up.
Those details were first reported by WMAR-2 News, which notes the restaurant is scheduled to open on May 25 and that an official ribbon-cutting will be held sometime in June. WMAR also described the Rosedale spot as the latest step in Zaxby's expanding footprint across Maryland.
Where It Will Be and What to Expect
The new Zaxby's will sit at 8650 Pulaski Highway inside the Golden Ring Shopping Center and occupy roughly 3,800 square feet with an 81-seat dining room, according to NottinghamMD. The restaurant will offer both dine-in and drive-thru service and will accept advance orders through the brand's app and third-party delivery platforms.
A spokesperson for franchise operator Lattakia Group LLC told NottinghamMD the company is "excited to bring Zaxby's to the Rosedale community," signaling they expect steady traffic from Pulaski Highway regulars along with Golden Ring shoppers.
Jobs and the Chain's Maryland Push
The Rosedale build is expected to add about 30 to 40 jobs in the neighborhood, WMAR-2 News reported. The opening is part of a multi-unit development agreement between Zaxby's and Baltimore-based Lattakia Group LLC that aims to put several locations in Baltimore and Howard counties, according to Franchising.com. That local deal helps explain why the brand has been scouting sites from Nottingham to the Eastern Shore.
How This Fits the Neighborhood
Industry and local reporting show Zaxby's is already rolling into the region, with a Perryville project and other suburban pads surfacing this spring, which signals a deliberate push into Maryland's highway and suburban retail corridors, Hoodline reported. For Golden Ring Shopping Center, converting a long-standing quick-serve vacancy into a national chain could mean more foot traffic for nearby shops and a new hiring wave for service roles along Pulaski Highway.
Zaxby's and its franchise operator are expected to announce specific hiring timelines and operating hours as the opening approaches. NottinghamMD notes the restaurant will take advance orders via the Zaxby's app and integrate delivery partners ahead of the ribbon cutting. Locals watching for day-one details or job listings should keep an eye on the franchise's hiring posts and the restaurant's app for the latest updates.
