Zaxby's is a privately held, American chain of fast-casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, salads, and nine signature sauces, including their famous “Zax” sauce. The chain was established in Georgia in 1990, and today operates more than 900 locations in the Southern United States, making it the fastest-growing chicken chain in the country. Zaxby's restaurants are typically decorated with unique decor based on the community so each location has a more local feel. Most of the chain’s restaurants are owned by franchisees, however, 123 locations are owned by the Zaxby company. In 2023, the average gross revenue for a Zaxby’s location was $2.2M. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The name “Guernsey Holdings” pays homage to the Company’s origin and its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mike James. It was named in honor of Mike’s late father, Peter James, who passed away in April 2020, just before the firm’s founding and initial acquisition. The firm was founded in 2021 and the founders include Mike James, Ryan Morita, Reed Melillo, and Domenic Hjerpe, bringing together a decade-long friendship and a shared entrepreneurial passion to the Company. As a company, Guernsey manages 155 units across four distinct businesses, which operate under the Zaxby’s, Sonic, Little Caesars, and Take-5-Oil Change brands. In addition, Guernsey plans to open 50+ 7 Brew locations in the coming years.