---
title: "Layne’s Chicken Fingers Announces New Benton, Arkansas, Location Opening on December 16th"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5fcb47da-1898-47ed-8cf0-b23fd73a379b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241206_laynes_chicken_fingers_announces_new_benton_arkansas_location_opening_on_de.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-12-06T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:25:30.453Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
---

# Layne’s Chicken Fingers Announces New Benton, Arkansas, Location Opening on December 16th

**TL;DR:** Layne's Chicken Fingers is opening a new location in Benton, Arkansas on December 16th, operated by Jake Willett, who plans to develop at least 10 restaurants in the state. Willett, a former landscape business owner, partnered with Layne's after selling his business to a private equity firm in 2021.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-12-06. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241206_laynes_chicken_fingers_announces_new_benton_arkansas_location_opening_on_de.html).*

## Story

Jake Willett, the former owner of a highly successful landscape maintenance business in Denver, is making his debut into the quick-service restaurant industry with Layne’s. After selling his landscape business to a private equity firm in 2021, Willett decided to partner with Layne’s to develop at least 10 restaurants across the state.

The menu will feature irresistible twists on classic fried chicken fare, including a three-finger chicken sandwich served on Texas toast, a fried chicken club sandwich with bacon and cheddar and, of course, chicken fingers served with insanely addictive sauces like buttermilk ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and Layne’s — a tangy, zesty in-house creation that has become a go-to among loyal customers.

“We are excited to have Jake join the Layne’s family,” said Samir Wattar, chief operating officer. “His entrepreneurial experience and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our brand values. We look forward to supporting Jake as he builds a presence for Layne’s in Arkansas.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- private equity (topic)
- menu offerings (topic)
- Layne's Chicken Fingers (company)
- quick service restaurant (topic)
- Samir Wattar (person)
- Jake Willett (person)
- Benton, Arkansas (location)

---
Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241206_laynes_chicken_fingers_announces_new_benton_arkansas_location_opening_on_de.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5fcb47da-1898-47ed-8cf0-b23fd73a379b).