5 Fried Chicken Brands We Love
Five fried chicken brands have been identified as attractive investment opportunities, including Layne’s Chicken Fingers and Popeyes.
· 1851 Franchise· December 10, 2021
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Layne's Chicken Fingers — page 13
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.
Yahoo Finance: Layne’s CEO On How Inflation Has Fast-Food Customers Paying More
In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Layne’s Chicken Fingers ’ CEO, Garrett Reed , offered insight into supply chain issues restaurants have faced over the last two years and the…
· 1851 Franchise· November 19, 2021
Bloomberg: Layne’s COO On How Restaurants Can’t Get Enough Fryers and Ovens to Open New Stores
Layne's Chicken Fingers' COO notes that supply chain problems are impacting franchise expansion, making it difficult to acquire new kitchen equipment.
· 1851 Franchise· November 19, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Announces 6 Locations Set To Open in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2022
Layne's Chicken Fingers expands to six new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, bringing its iconic chicken fingers to more customers.
· 1851 Franchise· November 2, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Set to Open First Austin Location Early Next Year
Layne's Chicken Fingers opens its first Austin location, offering a fan-favorite chicken franchise experience to the city.
· 1851 Franchise· November 1, 2021
Why Layne's Chicken Fingers’ Executive Team Is One of Its Biggest Assets
The executive team at Layne’s Chicken Fingers is positioning the brand as the next big thing in franchising, with a focus on real estate development, financial management, and operational improvement.
· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers’ Secret to Franchisee Success? Company Culture.
There’s a lot of restaurants out there clucking about their chicken right now.
· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2021
Top 5 Benefits of Layne's Chicken Fingers Multiple Prototype Offerings
Layne’s Chicken Fingers has developed three distinct prototypes for its stores, giving franchisees maximum flexibility in choosing a space that fits their needs.
· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Targets Jacksonville, Florida for Brand Expansion
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , an emerging Texas-based franchise, is seeking a team of dedicated franchisees in Jacksonville, Florida to expand its loyal following.
· 1851 Franchise· September 27, 2021
QSR: Grounded in Culture, Layne’s Chicken Fingers Plots Rapid Growth
Layne's Chicken Fingers plots rapid growth with plans to reach 10-11 restaurants by the end of 2021 and additional 15-18 openings in the future.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2021
INSIDER Features “Day in the Life” of Layne's Chicken Fingers’ Teenage Store Manager
Jason Cabrera, 19-year-old store manager of Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Allen, Texas joined the Layne’s team in late 2018, buttering toast and washing dishes.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2021
Texas Restaurant Association: Layne's Chicken Fingers' Houston Franchisee is Named Texas Restaurant Association's Restaurateur of the Year
Masroor Fatnay, owner of Houston's Layne's Chicken Fingers, is named Texas Restaurant Association's Restaurateur of the Year for 2021.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2021
fran x the franchisees are coming are you ready
2021 has been a banner year for many franchise brands.
· 1851 Franchise· September 24, 2021
The Great Franchisee: Noah Kara, Layne’s Chicken Fingers, Austin
The article profiles Noah Kara, a franchisee of Layne's Chicken Fingers in Austin, Texas.
· 1851 Franchise· September 20, 2021
Stuart Varney on FOX Business says Layne's Chicken Fingers is “Doing Exactly the Right Thing”
Layne's Chicken Fingers' CEO, Garrett Reed, was praised by Stuart Varney for paying his teenage store manager a salary of $50,000 per year, a move seen as a positive step in the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· June 25, 2021
Layne's Chicken Fingers’ CEO Talks Franchise Expansion Plans for Texas and Beyond
Layne's Chicken Fingers plans to expand to 30-35 locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area and 100-120 locations across Texas, with the brand's CEO, Garrett Reed, highlighting the importance of having the right team in place.
· 1851 Franchise· June 23, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Announces the Opening of its First Houston Area Location
Layne's Chicken Fingers, a fan-favorite chicken franchise, opens its first Houston area location in Katy, owned by Masroor Fatany, a seasoned restaurateur.
· 1851 Franchise· June 15, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Taste That All Aggies Cluck About, Has Come to Town
Layne's Chicken Fingers opens a new location in Roanoke, Texas, offering its signature crispy chicken fingers and sauces.
· 1851 Franchise· May 28, 2021
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Fires Up Franchise Growth Plan, Seeks To Close Out All Texas Territories in Three Years
Layne’s Chicken Fingers plans to open 60 franchise and corporate-owned locations across Texas in three years.
· 1851 Franchise· May 28, 2021
Layne's Chicken Fingers Launches Strategic Plan to Open 100 New Locations by 2025 Through Franchising
Layne’s Chicken Fingers , a Soon to be famous™ energetic and rapidly expanding chicken finger concept, announced plans to partner with franchisees to open 100 new locations by 2025.
· 1851 Franchise· May 28, 2021
How a Texas Restaurant Made Chicken Fingers a Star
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, a quirky and offbeat restaurant chain, grew to eight locations and plans to expand to nearly 100 locations by 2025, with a focus on good-time vibes and lightning-fast service.
· 1851 Franchise· May 28, 2021
Why this Halal Guys Franchisee (and Texas A&M Alum) is Introducing Layne’s Chicken Fingers to the Houston Area
Masroor Fatany introduces Layne's Chicken Fingers to Houston with five locations planned.
· 1851 Franchise· May 28, 2021
How Much Does a Chick-fil-A Franchise Cost?
The cost of opening a Chick-fil-A franchise is between $342,990 and $1,982,225, including a $10,000 franchise fee, with no requirements for minimum net worth or liquid assets.
· 1851 Franchise· March 17, 2021