Now Seven Restaurants Strong, the 26X Family Joins Tony Robbins’ Next Billion Meals Challenge

SAVANNAH, GA (Nov. 10, 2025) – With the government shutdown creating uncertainty for families relying on SNAP benefits, 26X Restaurants is stepping up—and bringing friends along.

What began with Zunzi’s (Atlanta) and Zunzibar, the founding 26X brands, has now grown to include Toast All Day (Savannah), Bandana Burger (Savannah), and Handcraft Burgers & Brew (New York City). Together, these restaurants are joining Feeding America’s Next Billion Meals Challenge, a nationwide initiative led by Tony Robbins.

Throughout November, 26 cents will be added to every transaction at Zunzi’s, Zunzibar, Toast All Day, Bandana Burger restaurants, with donations sent weekly to Feeding America to support local communities in need. Each 26-cent donation is matched—making every transaction worth 52 cents, or the equivalent of five meals for families facing hunger.

Zunzibar and Zunzi’s will be offering service industry workers 50% off food. Workers can text “SERVICE” to 912-207-7551 to register for this discount.

At Handcraft Burgers & Brew in New York City, $1.04 will be donated to Feeding America’s Next Billion Meals Challenge for every purchase of the November Burger of the Month.

“When restaurants unite, we can make a massive difference,” said Chris Smith, founder and CEO of 26X Restaurants. “The service industry feeds America every day, and now we’re feeding America in a whole new way. This movement shows what’s possible when restaurants come together to give back.”

The movement was inspired by Tony Robbins’ personal story of receiving a Thanksgiving meal as a child—a moment that sparked his lifelong commitment to ending hunger through Feeding America’s Next Billion Meals Challenge.

According to Feeding America’s 2025 Hunger Report, more than 44 million people in the United States—1 in 7 Americans—struggle with food insecurity, including millions of service industry workers who help feed others for a living. Restaurant employees are among the most affected, with an estimated 20% of food service workers relying on SNAP or similar assistance programs.

“The restaurant industry is built on people with the biggest hearts and the hardest jobs,” added Smith. “Many of them are working double shifts and still wondering how they’ll feed their own families. We started this movement to say: we see you, and we’ve got you. When restaurants stand together, we can help close that gap—one meal, one guest, one community at a time.”

To learn more or join the initiative, visit 26x.com/feedingamerica.

ABOUT 26X RESTAURANTS

26X Restaurants, parent company of Zunzi’s and Zunzibar, is a founder-focused restaurant incubator and accelerator committed to changing the restaurant industry by serving the service industry. The company identifies, develops and scales high-potential restaurant brands by investing in leadership, culture and operational excellence. Guided by its mission to “Inspire you to live your dream” and its “Give to Grow” philosophy, 26X Restaurants builds brands that create memorable guest experiences, loyal fan communities and sustainable long-term value.

ABOUT ZUNZI’S + ZUNZIBAR

Zunzi’s opened in Savannah, Georgia, in 2005 to feed hungry Savannah College of Art and Design students with home-cooked meals. The award-winning concept has since captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, expanding to Atlanta in 2018 and introducing Zunzibar in 2021. Additional Zunzibar locations opened in Tybee Island, Georgia (2023) and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (2024).

Zunzi’s + Zunzibar has been recognized nationally for its innovative menu and vibrant culture, earning accolades such as the Georgia Restaurant Association’s Hospitality Hero of the Year (2024), Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers (2022–2023) and Yelp’s “Top Places to Drink” in Savannah (2023). Its signature Conquistador sandwich has been featured on People, Thrillist, Travel Channel and Men’s Journal as one of the best sandwiches in America.

For more information, photos and menus, visit 26X.com, Zunzis.com, Zunzibar.com and 26Club.com.

For more information:

Michael Erickson

Melissa Libby & Associates

404-816-3068

michael@thinkMLA.com