Forbes: Layne’s Chicken Fingers Is Expanding Beyond Texas
Layne's Chicken Fingers expands beyond Texas, opening new locations in Morgantown, West Virginia, Madison, Wisconsin, and Northern Virginia.
· 1851 Franchise· June 27, 2023
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Layne's Chicken Fingers is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2021. 311 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Layne's Chicken Fingers is expanding in Texas and Virginia with new restaurants opening on October 24, led by franchisees Eli Cohen and Khurram Burney [[2026-10-23 Layne’s Chicken Fingers expands in Texas, Virginia (8cde04)]]. * The brand is favored by real estate brokers and landlords due to its flexible real estate model and strong financial performance [[2026-10-19 Why Real Estate Brokers and Landlords Favor Layne’s Chicken Fingers (010211)]]. * Average gross revenue for traditional Layne's Chicken Fingers restaurants was $2.2 million in 2025, with top-performing operators attributing their success to staying involved in the business and having top-notch hospitality standards [[2026-10-12 Inside Top-Performing Layne's Chicken Fingers Franchises (7786e5)]]. * Layne's Chicken Fingers has doubled its footprint year over year for multiple years through partnerships with qualified operators, with a collaborative culture and support for franchisees contributing to the success of top-performing owners [[2026-10-06 How to Scale a Layne's Chicken Fingers Franchise (2e341f)]]. * The brand has over 60 restaurants open and more in development across multiple states, with a focus on its core offerings and a streamlined business model [[2026-09-29 Why Invest in Layne’s Chicken Fingers Franchise (2a4dea)]]. * Layne's Chicken Fingers has a predictable and scalable business model, averaging $2.2 million in revenue per location, and attracts experienced operators with its focus on doing less and doing it better [[2026-09-10 10 Reasons Experienced Operators Are Investing in Layne's Franchise in 2026 (4f5d33)]]. * The brand's focus on simplicity and perfecting its model for over 30 years has resulted in strong unit economics, with a focused approach to operations decreasing start-up and overhead costs for franchisees [[2026-08-14 How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Drives Unit Economics via Simplicity (5ff933)]]. * Layne's Chicken Fingers is growing consistently across the country while maintaining its brand identity, with the leadership team focusing on protecting the brand and its franchisees by partnering with the right people and providing extensive support [[2026-08-05 How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Scales Growth & Brand Identity (f2f241)]]. * The brand's average unit volumes are over $2.2 million, with a focus on chicken fingers, operations, and hospitality leading to strong year-over-year revenue growth [[2026-07-30 Layne’s Chicken Fingers AUV Driving $2.2M+ Unit Revenues (90c7e8)]]. * Layne's Chicken Fingers has expanded its footprint to over 50 operating restaurants and signed two dozen franchise agreements, driven by internal growth and new franchisees [[2026-07-22 Layne’s Chicken Fingers Hits 60-Unit Milestone, Expands Franchise Growth (7d7320)]]. * The brand is seeking driven, multi-unit operators to expand its footprint nationwide, with franchisees able to make $2.2 million in unit volume [[2026-09-03 How Much Can I Make as a Layne’s Chicken Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Named a Top Emerging Franchise by Entrepreneur
Layne's Chicken Fingers is named a top emerging franchise by Entrepreneur, with 10 restaurants open and dozens more sold.
· 1851 Franchise· May 30, 2023
3 Chick-fil-A Franchise Restaurant Alternatives for 2023
Chick-fil-A franchise alternatives for 2023 include other fried chicken and fast-food options, offering prospective franchisees alternative opportunities.
· 1851 Franchise· May 24, 2023
Restaurant Dive: How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Plans to Grow to 50 Units by 2027
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken concept, is eyeing the 50-unit mark by 2027 after a period of impressive franchise growth.
· 1851 Franchise· May 11, 2023
How Layne’s Is Configuring Real Estate Prototypes
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Tenders franchise, has developed a real estate prototype strategy that allows franchisees additional flexibility in their real estate search.
· 1851 Franchise· April 21, 2023
How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Taps into In-House Real Estate and Construction Team for a Seamless Buildout
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken concept, is, in many ways, an emerging concept that packs a punch.
· 1851 Franchise· April 21, 2023
How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Gets Food Costs Down to Increase Franchisee Profitability
Layne's Chicken Fingers focuses on food cost strategy for franchisees
· 1851 Franchise· April 20, 2023
Layne’s Chicken Fingers’ Unique Culture and Persistent Evolution Leads To Incredible Growth
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken restaurant, was born in 1994 in College Station, Texas.
· 1851 Franchise· April 11, 2023
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Samir Wattar is a veteran of the restaurant industry with 30+ years experience in restaurant operations and management with established high growth and start up companies.
· 1851 Franchise· March 22, 2023
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Reducing Franchisees’ Opening Costs
Layne's Chicken Fingers reduces franchisees' opening costs by 25%, aiming to lower the barrier to entry for new business owners.
· 1851 Franchise· March 16, 2023
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Location in Houston, Texas
Layne’s Chicken Fingers opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston, Texas, owned by experienced franchisee Masroor Fatany.
· 1851 Franchise· March 14, 2023
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Opens Location in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX - Layne’s Chicken Fingers has opened its first drive-thru-only location in Houston.
· Franchising.com· March 13, 2023
How Layne’s Has Cracked the Code on Combating Costs
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the emerging fast-food chicken concept, has risen to be quite the standout within the over $50 billion space by incorporating innovations and support systems typically found at franchise giants into their business model.
· 1851 Franchise· February 16, 2023
What Now Dallas: Multi-Unit Layne’s Chicken Fingers Owners Opening First of Six Units in DFW Area
Layne's Chicken Fingers franchisees Scott and Heather Davis open their first location in Denton, Texas, with plans to open six units in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
· 1851 Franchise· January 6, 2023
Denton Record-Chronicle: Dallas Couple Brings East Texas Flavor to Hickory Street
A local business owner discusses the importance of supporting small businesses and the growth of Huntsville, Alabama’s local business scene.
· 1851 Franchise· January 6, 2023
How Layne's Chicken Fingers is Poised to Win in the QSR Chicken Finger Category
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ chicken finger franchise, provides a unique offering to both its franchisees and guests.
· 1851 Franchise· December 9, 2022
WBOY-TV: ‘Bring me the doubters,’ Chicken Restaurant Owner on New Morgantown Location
Layne's Chicken Fingers, a fast-casual franchise, opens a new location in Morgantown, West Virginia, with Erik Mansmann at the helm.
· 1851 Franchise· November 28, 2022
Multi-Unit Layne’s Chicken Fingers Owners Opening First of Six Units in DFW Area
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , an emerging Dallas-based QSR franchise, has seen impressive franchise development lately, signing several multi-unit deals to further scale with franchise owners that are dedicated to growing the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· November 23, 2022
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Owners Opening Units in DFW Area
Layne’s Chicken Fingers franchise owners Scott and Heather Davis open their first unit in Denton, Texas, as part of a six-unit agreement.
· Franchising.com· November 22, 2022
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Seeing Huge Success with New Spicy Chicken Offering
Layne's Chicken Fingers is introducing new spicy chicken offerings to meet growing demand for spicy options.
· 1851 Franchise· November 11, 2022
Layne's Chicken Fingers Expands to West Virginia - New Restaurant to Open in Morgantown
Layne's Chicken Fingers is expanding to West Virginia with a new restaurant opening in Morgantown.
· Franchising.com· November 4, 2022
Layne's Chicken Fingers Expands to West Virginia
Layne's Chicken Fingers expands to West Virginia with its first location in the state, marking a significant milestone for the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· November 3, 2022
How Layne’s Chicken Fingers is Combating Rising Costs and The Current Economy
Layne's Chicken Fingers develops a financial plan to support franchisees during tough economic times, focusing on labor efficiency and pricing strategy.
· 1851 Franchise· November 3, 2022
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· 1851 Franchise· November 3, 2022