--- title: "Layne’s Opens 2 Pittsburgh Restaurants, Expands in Pennsylvania" url: https://burnaze.com/article/70a47a59-da7a-4ac1-8525-25f8ed92e363 source: "1851 Franchise" original_url: https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/laynes-opens-two-pittsburgh-restaurants-in-three-months-plans-to-do-same-in-more-markets-throughout-the-state-2728353 category: "Restaurants" industry: "Restaurants" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2025-01-21T17:12:14.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:01:48.890Z image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/1737485842_2728353.png --- # Layne’s Opens 2 Pittsburgh Restaurants, Expands in Pennsylvania **TL;DR:** Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened two new restaurants in the Pittsburgh area and plans to continue its expansion in Eastern Pennsylvania. The brand is seeking new franchisees to further expand its footprint in the region, with a goal of opening more than 60 new restaurants. *originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2025-01-21. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/laynes-opens-two-pittsburgh-restaurants-in-three-months-plans-to-do-same-in-more-markets-throughout-the-state-2728353).* ## Key facts - Layne's opens 2 Pittsburgh restaurants - 60 new restaurants planned in Pennsylvania - Partners with 3E Franchise Group ## Story Layne's Chicken Fingers, the rapidly growing chicken finger brand, has opened two new restaurants in the Pittsburgh area in the past three months and plans to continue its expansion in Eastern Pennsylvania. This follows the successful opening of its first Pittsburgh location in August 62023. In addition to these Pittsburgh locations, the brand has a location open in Morgantown, West Virginia, and an upcoming location in Parma, Ohio. This rapid growth is evidence of the brand's popularity and the strength of the Pennsylvania market. "Our franchisees continue to open new restaurants, and that’s validation that we’re on the right track,” said Samir Wattar, chief operating officer. “Our Pittsburgh franchise group currently has three successful locations and continues to expand in the area, growing brand awareness and supporting Layne’s future in the mid-Atlantic.” The 3E Franchise Group joined forces with Layne’s to open the brand’s first restaurant outside of Texas in 2023, and the team has been growing steadily ever since. ## Pennsylvania expansion plans “To be a part of something with as rich a history as Layne’s and to be the first franchisee outside of Texas is really exciting,” said a representative from 3E Franchise. “Now, working with our team to continue making Layne’s even bigger for our community is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us.” After seeing such a strong response from guests and franchisees alike, Layne's is actively seeking new franchisees to further expand its footprint in Eastern Pennsylvania. The brand's focus on this region stems from its proven success in similar markets and the potential for significant growth. Wattar highlighted the strategic importance of concentrating on areas where Layne's has already established a presence, sharing that the team plans to grow in concentric circles to strengthen the system even further. ## Regional growth strategy "We've been successful in the greater Pittsburgh area; we have a footprint there,” Wattar said. “As such, we’re focused on growing in the surrounding markets. This will be great for new franchisees to enter markets that already know and love Layne’s, and a stronger concentration of restaurants will boost brand awareness among new guests.” This targeted approach allows Layne's to leverage existing brand awareness and operational expertise to maximize its impact in Eastern Pennsylvania. With a strong franchisee support system and a commitment to quality, Layne's offers a compelling opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to join a thriving brand. “Currently, we’re looking to partner with experienced business people to execute multi-unit franchise deals as we continue to drive growth nationwide,” Wattar said. “In Pennsylvania, we have capacity for more than 60 new restaurants, and I can’t wait to see how we flourish in the market.” The continued expansion in Pennsylvania is a key part of Layne's overall growth strategy. By focusing on strategic markets and partnering with dedicated franchisees, Layne's is well-positioned to bring its craveable chicken fingers to even more communities across the country. ## Entities - 1851 Franchise (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - unit expansion (topic) - franchise growth (topic) - Pennsylvania (location) - Layne's Chicken Fingers (company) - Samir Wattar (person) - Pittsburgh (location) - 3E Franchise (company) - pennsylvania market (topic) - chicken finger brand (topic) --- Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/laynes-opens-two-pittsburgh-restaurants-in-three-months-plans-to-do-same-in-more-markets-throughout-the-state-2728353). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/70a47a59-da7a-4ac1-8525-25f8ed92e363).