
Layne’s Chicken Fingers Celebrates Exceptional Growth in 2024
Layne’s Chicken Fingers achieved 9% same-store sales growth in 2024 and an over 7% increase in guest count, with 21 restaurants open and hundreds more in development.
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Layne’s Chicken Fingers achieved 9% same-store sales growth in 2024 and an over 7% increase in guest count, with 21 restaurants open and hundreds more in development.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens its first Arkansas location in Benton, marking the brand's expansion into the state.

Pickleball Kingdom expands into Knoxville, Tennessee, with a new state-of-the-art facility.

Mike Beazer agreed to operate AtWork staffing franchises in Bentonville and Fayetteville, Arkansas.
AtWork® has awarded two new territories to Mike Beazer in Bentonville and Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers opens first Arkansas location in Benton, offering crispy chicken fingers and other menu items.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa today announced the conversion of 30 LaVida Massage locations that were rebranded as Hand & Stone franchise spas on Wednesday, Oct.

Dave's Hot Chicken has secured a new franchise deal with its original franchise group, expanding its presence in Arkansas and Missouri with seven new locations.

Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger franchise, is expanding to six additional states and has sold out in eight states, with a focus on rapid growth and franchise development.

Taco Cabana announced that it is seeking experienced franchisees for multi-unit opportunities in new markets including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
 Salata Salad Kitchen is continuing to grow beyond its Texas roots expanding into an entirely new territory.

Pet Passages is a franchise specializing in pet cremation and funeral services.

Dog Training Elite has signed four new franchisees, expanding into three new markets, including California, Oregon, and Arkansas.

Dog Training Elite Franchise Receives 2 Entrepreneur Awards, ranking No. 1 on the Best of the Best Franchises and Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners lists.

Smalls Sliders has sold out its initial phase development in six states and is expanding with over 290 modular Cans open or under development.
Mr Brews Taphouse partners with Andy Patel for Arkansas expansion

Pollo Campero has had a successful start to 2024, with 17 new locations opened and plans for an additional 13 by the end of the year.

Dog Training Elite , the leading dog training franchise that creates happier communities through better-behaved dogs, has kicked off 2024 with nine new territories opening and deals signed for another…
She was the first to introduce the brand to the state with her Jonesboro location in 2018.

Willett will develop 10 Layne's Chicken Fingers restaurants across Arkansas in the next five years.

Melting Pot, an experiential dining fondue franchise, opened its first Arkansas location in Bentonville, bringing a unique dining experience to the area.
Rock N Roll Sushi expands with new locations in Arizona and Colorado

Chad Hickerson, along with his wife Candice Bright and mother-in-law Diana Bonnett, has signed an agreement to open a new Melting Pot restaurant in Arkansas, bringing their experience in residential care facilities to the new venture.

Slim Chickens expanded its footprint in Arkansas with a new restaurant opening in Paragould, spearheaded by dedicated multi-unit operator DHR Group.