College Station

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise, started as a College Station classic in 1994.

Haraz Coffee, a fast-growing specialty coffee brand, opened its newest location at 2711 Texas Ave.

To celebrate, the first 50 dine-in guests will receive free Layne’s for a year, giving early visitors a very delicious reason to line up.

Layne's stands out in the $13 billion chicken market with its quality and support.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers has been named to Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500 list, ranked at No. 366, highlighting its rapid expansion and increasing franchise demand.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers, a Texas-based chicken finger franchise, has surged into the national spotlight after securing the No. 6 spot on the Restaurant Business Future 50 list.

La Madeleine, a French-inspired bakery and cafe franchise, is expanding into the Houston and College Station, Texas markets with three new locations.

Franchise partner Stephen Tong oversees service throughout Waco and College Station.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is named a Rising Restaurant Chain for 2026, recognizing the brand’s sharp rise in visibility and store count.

Lapels has announced the opening of its first laundromat in the Lone Star State, Lapels Laundromat of College Station.

Franchise partner Stephen Tong will be overseeing service throughout Waco and College Station.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers relocates and transforms its second restaurant in College Station, Texas, unveiling a new prototype and boosting visibility.

French-inspired bakery and café la Madeleine has signed an agreement with SM Franchise LLC to develop three new locations in Houston and College Station, Texas, over the next two years.

With more than 20 restaurants operating and over 250 additional units in development, Layne’s Chicken Fingers has transformed from a local favorite in College Station, Texas, into a rapidly expanding national franchise in under five years.

Kept Classic Homes announces Lakeside at Millican Reserve, a 55+ community in College Station.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is opening three new restaurants in February, marking a significant step in the company's continued growth and commitment to bringing its brand to more communities.

The company is owned and operated by Cletus Udoh, who spent 20 years managing patient support services in different healthcare facilities throughout Austin and Houston and is now bringing his expertise to College Station.

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.

Rona Bomkamp and her husband bring Voodoo Brewing Co. to College Station, Texas, after exploring breweries across the country.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers has 17 restaurants open and another 226 sold, with a focus on marketing a feeling and understanding consumer preferences.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers experiences 11% same-store sales growth, driven by strategic expansion and operational excellence, and focuses on delivering exceptional quality and service.

Two Maids announced today the opening of its newest location in College Station, Texas.

Blo Blow Dry Bar signs three franchise agreements in Texas

COLLEGE STATION, TX — Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “born and breaded” Soon to be Famous™ chicken finger franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.