Beloved Short North Fried Chicken Spot Serves Its Last Slopwich This Month

OX-B’s Chicken announced the closure of its Short North location and set July 26 as its final day of service.

Written By Saheba Khatun
Outside image of OX-B’s Chicken chain in Columbus (Image credit: Yelp @ Wing Yan K.)

A well-known fried chicken chain has confirmed the closure of the Short North location. OX-B’s will be closing its doors on July 26. The chain announced the closure in a Facebook post.

OX-B’s Chicken Announces Final Day

Central Ohio-based fast-casual restaurant chain OX-B’s is shutting its doors at its Short North Art District location. The restaurant, located at 1177 N. High Street in Columbus, Ohio, will close on Sunday, July 26.

The restaurant built its following with its crispy chicken dishes paired with Southern comfort flavors. Menu items included the original Slopwich, chicken and waffles, and chicken mac bowl.

The restaurant chain shared the closure announcement and a note of gratitude for the community. They said, “Thank you so much for the support over the years at this location, and we hope to see everyone at another OX-B’s location in the future.”

The team encouraged customers to visit before the location closes.

Insights from Top Management

According to a (614) Now, the High Street location of OX-B’s shared the space with BrewDog’s taproom.

In the closure announcement, OX-B’s President Joe Holbrook said the partnership with BrewDog provided an opportunity for the brand to expand.

“It gave us the chance to continue growing the OX-B’s brand with another brick-and-mortar location,” said Joe.

“Just days after OX-B’s shared the opening of a new location in Columbus, the eatery announced it will close its Short North space,” stated the (614) Now report.

Talking about the location, Joe explained that the Short North location played a very significant role. However, after the closure of BrewDog earlier this year, the OX-B’s chain also decided to close its doors.

OX-B’s operates seven other locations across Ohio, including Buckeye Lake, Newark, and Marion, spread across Ohio. Even though High Street’s OX-B’s chapter is closing, customers can still enjoy the same flavors at its other locations.

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Saheba Khatun is a journalist and content writer with a strong academic background in English literature and a deep passion for storytelling. She has produced a wide range of work spanning news, features, and human-interest stories, often highlighting the voices and experiences of everyday people. Known for her people-focused, thoughtful, and relatable approach, Saheba aims to inform, inspire, and foster meaningful connections through her writing. With an eye for detail and a commitment to integrity, she believes in the power of words to spark dialogue, shift perspectives, and create lasting impact. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys exploring literature, culture, and community narratives, which continue to fuel her creative process and broaden her worldview.
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