The Big Biscuit Signs New Franchise Development Agreement With Multi-Unit Operator Steve Zahn, Fueling Continued Growth Across Oklahoma

September 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Big Biscuit® today announced that Steve Zahn, the brand’s first franchisee, has signed a new franchise agreement regarding Oklahoma operations. The agreement adds to Zahn’s existing development pipeline and reflects the continued momentum of a brand approaching its 40th location system-wide.

Since first bringing The Big Biscuit to Oklahoma, Zahn has grown into the concept’s most prolific operator, opening restaurants in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Edmond, Owasso, Midwest City and Oklahoma City. With this new agreement, Zahn is moving toward his eighth and ninth locations, with development already underway in Oklahoma City and Norman.

“I have over 25 years of franchising experience, and I was the first franchisee for The Big Biscuit. I currently have seven locations open in Oklahoma and am working on my eighth and ninth,” said Zahn. “I was first attracted to The Big Biscuit because the team is really strong operationally. We offer full service, but our ticket times average just six minutes. The systems they have in place make that possible. Between the daytime hours, product quality and the overall operation, the brand has a lot to offer. We also have a great relationship with corporate. They value their franchisees and are thoughtful about who they choose to expand with. That’s hard to find in franchising these days.”

Momentum Across the System

Zahn’s new agreement comes during one of the most active growth periods in The Big Biscuit’s history. Over the past six months, the brand has opened new restaurants in Maize, Kansas; on Hydraulic Avenue in Wichita, Kansas; and in Rogers, Arkansas. These openings extend the concept’s reach into new markets while strengthening its presence in existing communities.

That momentum shows no signs of slowing. 

The Big Biscuit's current development pipeline spans both corporate and franchise growth across all four states in its footprint, including:

• Kansas: New corporate locations under construction on Rock Road and in Derby, along with a location opening in Manhattan. 
• Missouri: Franchise growth in Columbia, including the first location for multi-unit operators The Umstattds.
• Oklahoma: Continued franchise development from Zahn, including sites in Oklahoma City and Norman.
• Arkansas: Ongoing franchise growth building on the brand’s recent Rogers opening.

“Steve has been part of The Big Biscuit story since day one, and this new agreement is a testament to both his commitment to our brand and the strength of what we've built together in Oklahoma,” says Chad Offerdahl, CEO. “As we continue to grow across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas, excellent operators like Steve are the reason our communities keep welcoming The Big Biscuit with open arms.”

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