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title: "Layne’s Chicken Fingers Announces Rockwall Location Opening April 14th"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e83c9a1d-f2a5-4bab-b431-fe6d9b9da876
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260408_laynes_chicken_fingers_announces_rockwall_location_opening_april_14th.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-04-08T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:26:54.913Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Layne’s Chicken Fingers Announces Rockwall Location Opening April 14th

**TL;DR:** Layne's Chicken Fingers is opening a new location in Rockwall on April 14th, owned by Jawad Rawra, who has expanded his business portfolio from telecom to hospitality and now quick-service restaurants. Jawad Rawra's business has grown from one location to 14 states since becoming a T-Mobile Premium Retailer in 2007.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260408_laynes_chicken_fingers_announces_rockwall_location_opening_april_14th.html).*

## Story

Before Jawad Rawra’s American Dream was set in motion, he spent his early career working 12-hour shifts, seven days a week at AT&T Wireless — picking up additional odd jobs in between to make ends meet. In 2007, after facing rejections from major telecommunications giants, he got an opportunity to become a T-Mobile Premium Retailer. What started as one location has now grown to 14 different states.

After years of successfully running his telecom business, he expanded his footprint in 2016 by partnering with hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt. To further his vision Jawad decided it was time to look into properties that would move the dial on his ultimate goal: to serve the community. When he thought of Layne’s, the beloved Texas-born brand known for its crispy chicken fingers and signature “secret sauce,” he knew it was the perfect fit.

“During the journey of diversifying my portfolio, I was looking into different QSR industries, and Layne's always stood out,” said Jawad. “Anytime I have taken my family or friends to a Layne’s restaurant, everyone raves about the quality and taste.”

The menu will feature 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.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- location opening (topic)
- qsr industry (topic)
- Layne's Chicken Fingers (company)
- franchise partnership (topic)
- Hyatt (company)
- Hilton (company)
- Marriott (company)
- portfolio expansion (topic)
- T-Mobile (company)
- Jawad Rawra (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260408_laynes_chicken_fingers_announces_rockwall_location_opening_april_14th.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e83c9a1d-f2a5-4bab-b431-fe6d9b9da876).