Southern Living has named Chick-fil-A one of the best southern fast-food chains in 2025. Did Zaxby’s make the best 12?

Chick-fil-A, Georgia's own beloved fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches and its cow mascot, has been named one of the best southern fast food chains in 2025 by Southern Living.

Orlando Sentinel food reporter Amy Drew Thompson and Deli Fresh Threads’ Biggie Bencomo taste and rank the chain chicken tenders from Dave’s Hot to KFC Saucy to Raising Cane’s.

Cheese is loved for — pizzas, multi-level play zones, arcade games, climbing walls, an interactive dance floor and the famous mouse mascot ... games and great food that have made it famous ...