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Houston, TX —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.layneschickenfingers.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the fast-growing, 40+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the crunch to Downtown Houston with a grand opening celebration on Monday, May 11th at 609 Main St. Suite 175, Houston, TX 77002.To celebrate, Layne’s will surprise and delight the first 50 dine-in guests with free Layne’s for a year, giving early visitors a very delicious reason to line up.The new restaurant marks&nbsp;<a href="https://layneschickenfranchising.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>’ 11th location in the Houston area and introduces the community to the chicken finger brand that has built a loyal following and fueled rapid expansion across the U.S. (Fair warning: these tenders may ruin other tenders for you.)The new Houston location is led by Layne’s FIRST franchisee, seasoned multi-unit operator, Masroor Fatany. A Texas A&amp;M alumnus with a deep connection to the brand’s College Station roots, Fatany brings over 15 years of franchising expertise to the expansion, having successfully scaled both Sears Garage Doors and The Halal Guys throughout the Houston metro area. Known for his "all-in" operational philosophy and commitment to the guest experience, Fatany is a key driver in Layne’s mission to become a household name across Texas.“Houstonians know good food, and they appreciate a brand that keeps things simple and does it right. We started with our first store in Katy in 2021 and I’m excited to continue to develop the brand in the Houston-area,” said Fatany.The Downtown Houston location will serve Layne’s full menu of chicken finger meals, sandwiches and sides, including its signature chicken finger baskets, Texas toast–stacked sandwiches and fan-favorite chicken club topped with beef bacon and American cheese. Guests can pair their meal with Layne’s lineup of dipping sauces, from the brand’s signature Layne’s sauce to ranch, jalapeño ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and gravy.The Downtown Houston opening is the latest milestone in Layne’s continued growth across Texas, following recent openings in Palestine, TX&nbsp; and Rockwall, TX&nbsp; and additional planned development this summer in East and West Texas.“Masroor embodies the 'all-in' culture we look for in our partners, and his deep roots in the brand as an Aggie and the first franchisee for the brand make this opening even more special. We’ve been strategic about our growth to ensure that as we step on the accelerator, every guest gets the same iconic experience that started in College Station back in '94. This Downtown location is a major milestone in our mission to make Layne's a staple across the entire Houston metro,” said Garrett Reed, Chief Executive Officer of Layne’s Chicken Fingers.With plans for 35 additional openings in 2026, Layne’s continues to expand strategically nationwide through strong franchise partnerships and disciplined growth.Let’s just say, downtown Houston is about to get a whole lot crispier.ABOUT LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERSFounded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers built its reputation on hand-breaded crispy tenders, iconic secret sauce and genuine hospitality. What started as a local favorite near Texas A&amp;M University has grown into one of the fastest-rising chicken finger brands in the country, known for its crave-worthy menu, playful personality and loyal fanbase. With more than 44 locations open and rapid expansion underway, Layne’s is bringing its signature chicken finger experience to communities nationwide.For more information, visit<a href="http://www.layneschickenfingers.com"> www.layneschickenfingers.com</a>.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Downtown Houston with May 11th Grand Opening

Masroor Fatany opens next Layne’s Chicken Fingers restaurant in Houston as part of the brand’s continued expansion in Texas.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Downtown Houston with May 11th Grand Opening and Free Layne’s for a Year

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Little Rock, AR —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.layneschickenfingers.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the crunch to the Chenal area of West Little Rock with a grand opening celebration on May 16th at 19524 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223.To celebrate, Layne’s will surprise and delight the first 50 dine-in guests with free Layne’s for a year, giving early visitors a very delicious reason to line up.The new restaurant marks&nbsp;<a href="https://layneschickenfranchising.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>’ fourth location in Arkansas, expanding its footprint in the community as the brand continues to build a loyal following and fuel rapid growth across the U.S. (Fair warning: these tenders may ruin other tenders for you.)The opening marks the fourth Arkansas location operated by C5 Restaurants, the multi-brand QSR platform led by Eli Cohen, joining three existing Layne's locations C5 operates across the state. C5 is the largest developer in the Layne's system, with a 55-unit development pipeline across Texas and Arkansas, the biggest commitment in the brand's history. C5 also owns and operates six Fazoli's locations in West Texas, where the company holds the #1 average unit volume ranking in the entire Fazoli's system."What we've built at C5 is an operating platform, disciplined real estate, strong unit-level economics, and a team that knows how to run restaurants," said Eli Cohen, Owner and Managing Member of C5 Restaurants. "Being the top AUV operator in Fazoli's taught us what great execution looks like at the store level. We're bringing that same operating standard to every Layne's we open. Little Rock and the Chenal community are going to feel the difference the moment they walk in."C5's operating approach centers on three things: density over scattered expansion, deep investment in store-level teams, and disciplined site selection backed by institutional real estate partnerships. That same playbook is now being applied across the Arkansas market, where C5 is layering new builds and conversions on top of its existing footprint.The West Little Rock, Chenal location will serve Layne’s full menu of chicken finger meals, sandwiches and sides, including its signature chicken finger baskets, Texas toast–stacked sandwiches and fan-favorite chicken club topped with beef bacon and American cheese. Guests can pair their meal with Layne’s lineup of dipping sauces, from the brand’s signature Layne’s sauce to jalapeño ranch, ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and gravy.The Little Rock opening is the latest milestone in Layne’s continued growth across the U.S., following recent openings in Palestine, TX, Rockwall, TX and Waycross, GA, with additional development planned in Lubbock, TX and Kingsland, GA."Eli and the C5 team are exactly the kind of operating partner every emerging brand wants, proven, numbers-driven, and obsessed with execution," said Garrett Reed, Chief Executive Officer of Layne's Chicken Fingers. "They've already shown what they can do in Fazoli's with the top AUVs in that system, and they're bringing that same operating discipline to Layne's as our largest developer. Watching them build density in Arkansas and Texas is a huge vote of confidence in the brand and in the unit economics we've built."With plans for 35 additional openings in 2026, Layne’s continues to expand strategically nationwide through strong franchise partnerships and disciplined growth.Let’s just say, Little Rock is about to get a whole lot crispier.ABOUT C5 RESTAURANTS&nbsp;C5 Restaurants is a Texas-based multi-brand QSR operator and developer led by Eli Cohen. C5 is the largest developer in the Layne's Chicken Fingers system, with a 55-unit pipeline across Texas and Arkansas, and operates six Fazoli's locations in West Texas, where it holds the #1 average unit volume ranking in the Fazoli's system. C5 combines institutional real estate discipline with an operator-first, people-first culture to build durable restaurant platforms in the markets it serves.ABOUT LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERSFounded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers built its reputation on hand-breaded crispy tenders, iconic secret sauce and genuine hospitality. What started as a local favorite near Texas A&amp;M University has grown into one of the fastest-rising chicken finger brands in the country, known for its crave-worthy menu, playful personality and loyal fanbase. With more than 44 locations open and rapid expansion underway, Layne’s is bringing its signature chicken finger experience to communities nationwide.For more information, visit<a href="http://www.layneschickenfingers.com"> www.layneschickenfingers.com</a>.

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C5 Restaurants, the largest developer in the Layne’s system, opens Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Little Rock, the brand’s fourth in Arkansas.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Little Rock with May 16th Grand Opening and Free Layne’s for a Year

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FRISCO, Texas&nbsp;—&nbsp;<a href="http://layneschickenfranchising.com">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the Texas “Born and Breaded” chicken finger franchise, has seen rapid growth in recent years, and demand only continues to rise. Kicking off 2026, the brand awarded more than 50 new restaurants to new franchise partners across Victoria, Texas; Sacramento and Fresno, California; northeastern Pennsylvania; and Charlotte, North Carolina (a 27-unit agreement).&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/info">Layne’s</a> also continued expansion with existing owners, including expansion deals signed for Oklahoma, San Antonio and the entire state of Arkansas. As the development pipeline grows, the brand’s footprint does, too; four new restaurants opened across Georgia and Texas in the early months of 2026.“The excitement about Layne’s only continues to grow,” said CEO&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-reed-5a724a152">Garrett Reed</a>. “The start of this year has been very busy as we’ve signed agreements with new and existing franchisees, opened new restaurants, and executed 16 leases for future development. Throughout all of this growth, we’ve maintained our focus on partnering with the right people in the right markets and ensuring the Layne’s experience our guests know and love remains intact.”The opening of Layne’s in Waycross, Georgia, was the brand’s second restaurant in the state and marked its entry into a new market. Still, the brand received an incredibly warm welcome. Layne’s also continued expanding across its home state of Texas with a unique endcap drive-thru location in Leander, a new restaurant in Rosenberg that maintained strong momentum without a post-grand-opening sales dip, a well-received opening in Rockwall, and a standout debut in Palestine that delivered a record-breaking opening week, further reinforcing the brand’s strong performance across both established and emerging Texas markets.In addition to its growth, as measured by sheer numbers, Layne’s earned its inaugural placement on the highly competitive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500">Franchise 500</a> list, where it ranked No. 366. Recognized for its growth, support and strength as a model, it’s clear Layne’s position in the larger chicken restaurant space is growing, too.“I feel very strongly that the best validation we could ask for is a franchisee making the choice to invest their funds, time and energy in our brand,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-wattar-0a4187a/">Samir Wattar</a>, Chief Operating Officer. “Signing agreements with both new owners and current owners who are pleased with how they’re doing with Layne’s speaks to what we’re doing. And earning a placement on one of the most competitive franchise rankings in the industry, based on real data from our system, on one of the most competitive franchise rankings in the industry only makes Layne’s shine even more.”While footprint growth continues to be a point of focus, the leadership team has also dedicated resources to structural growth, developing the tools and people necessary to support franchisees and maintain the high-performance culture as it prepares for upcoming openings and continues to add new owners to the equation.After kicking off 2026 with a bang, Layne’s is looking forward to the launch of a new loyalty app, continued structural development and targeted growth in strategic markets to drive its success through the end of the year.ABOUT LAYNE'S CHICKEN FINGERS:Founded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers built its reputation on hand-breaded crispy tenders, iconic secret sauce and genuine hospitality. What started as a local favorite near Texas A&amp;M University has grown into one of the fastest-rising chicken finger brands in the country, known for its crave-worthy menu, playful personality and loyal fanbase. With more than 40 locations open and rapid expansion underway, Layne’s is bringing its signature chicken finger experience to communities nationwide.For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.layneschickenfingers.com">www.layneschickenfingers.com</a>.&nbsp;

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The Soon to be Famous™ chicken finger franchise awarded deals across multiple states, opened four new restaurants and signed leases for 16, setting the stage for a productive second quarter.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Accelerates Growth in Q1 2026 With 50+ Restaurants Awarded and Expansion Across Key Markets

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<a href="http://layneschickenfranchising.com">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the fast-growing chicken finger franchise that originated in College Station, Texas, in 1994, is achieving remarkable national expansion. Currently, the brand has over 44&nbsp;operating restaurants and hundreds more in the pipeline for future development, but it is also preserving the brand identity and guest experience details that make it uniquely “<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/info">Layne’s</a>.” For the development team, this means taking an approach that, even in periods of seemingly rapid growth, prioritizes the right fit (with franchise partners, markets and specific real estate sites) over just saying “Yes.”“We’ve had many very successful restaurant openings over the past year, but the reason those have been so successful is that we’ve been intentional and deliberate about the development process,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kordellsnyder/">Kordell Snyder</a>, director of real estate. “As times change, we’ll adapt and grow, but at the same time, we’re not just throwing anything against the wall and hoping it sticks. We still say no way more than we say yes.”For the Soon to be Famous™ chicken franchise, even rapid, national growth comes from a baseline of strategic expansion that’s focused intently on the health and long-term success of franchise partners and the larger brand.<h2>A Real Estate Blueprint That Positions Franchisees for Long-Term Success</h2>The experience and service guests receive at Layne’s can put it at the top of the favorites list, but even securing a site that sets franchisees up to deliver that experience takes some serious front-end strategy.&nbsp;While Layne’s has a team of real estate experts, including Snyder, they work hand-in-hand with the local entrepreneur to ensure multiple perspectives are considered.“We’ve been intentional about partnering with franchisees who are familiar with their markets, so there is an element of the conversation where we’re asking them, ‘What do you know about your backyard? What do you believe to be right?’” he said. “It’s a team effort. A lot of our franchisees come from other restaurant concepts and already have relationships with brokers. If they don’t, we’ve been intentional on building relationships with broker networks in major markets across the country so we can help where necessary.”&nbsp;Snyder said that process helps the team narrow broad territory rights into a more focused starting point. “Leveraging the knowledge of the franchisee who is local, combined with the broker’s insights and data that we gather, like comparative QSR sales and demographic growth rates, serves as a launching point,” he said. “From there, we can say, ‘You’ve got a 40-unit development area, let’s pick the top 10 to 15 to start looking at.’ Then, we kind of have to let real estate availability drive the process from there.”By taking a truly collaborative approach and examining the franchisee’s market at large, the real estate team completes due diligence that benefits the development of the first location and additional restaurants in the future.“One of the things I love about being with Layne’s and how we approach franchising is the working relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee,” Snyder said. “It’s intentionally a long-term relationship. These are not one-off franchise deals. A lot of my background, when I was a broker, was single or maybe up to three-unit deals. I’d help them get one unit open, then we’d have to move on. For Layne’s, the long-term relationship and real estate selection process support one another because, if we can really hit the nail on the head with the first restaurant, that’s encouraging. That’s why many of our owners are ahead of their development schedules.”<h2>Site Selection Specifics for Maximized Returns</h2>Within a given market, Layne’s works carefully to develop sites that truly align with the brand’s identity and how it will grow in the market.“As we’ve evaluated the brand and our direction, we know we’re in line with those tier one brands like McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A. You don’t expect to see those attached to a strip center; they’re standalone locations,” Snyder said. “We believe the image of our brand is a freestanding, traditional restaurant, and we act like it from a real estate perspective.”This approach supports the image Layne’s is building as it grows in new markets, and it also provides practical returns for franchisees. While Layne’s does have some non-traditional restaurant locations, growth patterns have shown that a traditional, freestanding approach is best.“There’s something to be said for non-traditional locations as a way to supplement franchisees’ revenue and access for guests in the market. They can still be profitable locations, but we’ve also looked at several markets where rent and build-out costs for a non-traditional and a traditional location are essentially the same,” Snyder said. “One of the big things we say is that, all things being equal, if you have Deal A and Deal B, one’s traditional, one’s non-traditional, but the cost is the same, or even slightly favoring a non-traditional, you have to evaluate the potential of not only the site, but the market. And nine out of ten times, you need to go with the traditional option because sales volumes are projected to be significantly higher and justify that additional cost.”This sets the stage for Layne’s owners to deliver on the experience expected of them in the context of a financially smart approach.<h2>Balancing Data, Simplicity and Scalability</h2>Once they’ve opened at a carefully selected site, Layne’s franchisees leverage a well-established system and streamlined operations that keep things moving smoothly. For example, the brand’s tight menu allows teams to focus on serving the “best damn chicken fingers” without getting distracted by too many supplemental menu items or improvised limited-time offers.&nbsp;“The name of our game is simplicity. The simple menu is easy and reliable for the guests, but it’s also a benefit for franchisees,” Snyder said. “Franchisees come to us because it’s a simple operation. There’s not a lot of extra effort involved in the back-of-house. The simpler we can make our processes and inventory, the simpler day-to-day operations are, and the more profitable franchisees can be.”As the brand grows, the leadership team continues to hone these processes where possible, and the development team supports franchisees in identifying and opening in areas and on real estate that lends itself to this straightforward model.<h2>Proven Sustainability Months Down the Line</h2>Choosing not to say “Yes” to every prospective franchisee or potential real estate site that comes their way is a major step in protecting Layne’s future and driving healthy growth rather than just dropping pins on the map because they can. However, as the team continues to prioritize this aspect of the longer-term development process, they’re also keeping a pulse on the ongoing results of currently operating restaurants.The boom often associated with a new restaurant opening can be a great boost for a growing entrepreneur, but Layne’s looks beyond the “honeymoon” phase of a new opening and takes an honest look at long-term performance.“We’re logging some of the strategies and initiatives that have been successful in the past, but we’re looking to measure that against longer-term performance,” Snyder said. “Locations have opened successfully, which is great, but really, what we’re looking for on our side is that sustainability after a successful opening. Big openings are awesome, but how is the restaurant performing six months later? Has it continued to hold strong performance as it settles into what we can expect to be ‘normal?’ As we grow, we have more and more opportunities to look at these trends across a larger spread of restaurants and continue to hone what really works and what will set our franchisees up for healthy growth in their own markets, regardless of which market they develop in.” To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers">https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers</a>.

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The brand is expanding quickly, but its leadership remains focused on smart development, careful site selection and long-term franchise success.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Builds Growth Around Strategy, Not Speed

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WAYCROSS, GA —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.layneschickenfingers.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the fast-growing, 40+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the crunch to Waycross with a Grand Opening celebration on April 11 at 2104 Memorial Drive.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.The new restaurant marks&nbsp;<a href="https://layneschickenfranchising.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>’ first location in Waycross and introduces the community to the chicken finger brand that has built a loyal following and fueled rapid expansion across the U.S. (Fair warning: these tenders may ruin other tenders for you.)After a successful 12-year run as an independent insurance agency owner and a brief stint in the corporate world, Dutch McNeal transitioned into restaurant ownership with five Huddle House locations. Ready for his next venture, and after one very convincing taste test, McNeal chose Layne’s, signing a five-unit deal to bring the brand to Southwest Georgia and Northeast Florida.“I’m excited to bring Layne’s out East,” said McNeal. “It’s an honor to help expand the brand and introduce this product to chicken finger lovers across Georgia and Florida.”The Waycross location will serve Layne’s full menu of chicken finger meals, sandwiches and sides, including its signature chicken finger baskets, Texas toast–stacked sandwiches and fan-favorite chicken club topped with brisket bacon and American cheese. Guests can pair their meal with Layne’s lineup of dipping sauces, from the brand’s signature house sauce to jalapeño ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and gravy.The Waycross opening is the latest milestone in Layne’s continued Southeast growth. The brand recently opened in Roswell, and McNeal is slated to open an additional location in Kingsland in Q2 2026.“We’re thrilled to see Dutch continue expanding Layne’s across Georgia and Northeast Florida,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-reed-5a724a152/">Garrett Reed</a>, Chief Executive Officer of Layne’s Chicken Fingers. “He’s a fantastic operator, and we know the Waycross community is going to love what he and his team bring to the table.”With plans for 40 additional openings in 2026, Layne’s continues to expand strategically nationwide through strong franchise partnerships and disciplined growth.Let’s just say, Waycross is about to get a whole lot crispier.ABOUT LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERSFounded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers built its reputation on hand-breaded crispy tenders, iconic secret sauce and genuine hospitality. What started as a local favorite near Texas A&amp;M University has grown into one of the fastest-rising chicken finger brands in the country, known for its crave-worthy menu, playful personality and loyal fanbase. With more than 40 locations open and rapid expansion underway, Layne’s is bringing its signature chicken finger experience to communities nationwide.For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.layneschickenfingers.com">www.layneschickenfingers.com</a>.

Dutch McNeal opens the fast-growing chicken finger brand’s first Waycross location as part of multi-unit Southeast expansion.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Waycross with April 11 Grand Opening and Free Layne’s for a Year

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ROCKWALL, Texas —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.layneschickenfingers.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the fast-growing, 40+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the crunch to Rockwall with a grand opening celebration on April 18 at&nbsp;1801 Goliad Street.To celebrate, the first 100 dine-in guests will receive free Layne’s for a year, giving early visitors a very delicious reason to line up.The new restaurant marks&nbsp;<a href="https://layneschickenfranchising.com/">Layne’s Chicken Fingers’</a> latest location in Texas and introduces the community to the chicken finger brand that has built a loyal following and fueled rapid expansion across the U.S. (Fair warning: these tenders may ruin other tenders for you.)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&amp;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. &nbsp;After years of successfully running his telecom business, he expanded his footprint in 2016 by partnering with hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton &amp; Hyatt. To further his vision Rawra 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.“We’re excited to bring Layne’s to the Rockwall community and introduce guests to a brand that’s all about quality, simplicity and great service,” said Rawra.The Rockwall location will serve Layne’s full menu of chicken finger meals, sandwiches and sides, including its signature chicken finger baskets, Texas toast–stacked sandwiches and fan-favorite chicken club topped with brisket bacon and American cheese. Guests can pair their meal with Layne’s lineup of dipping sauces, from the brand’s signature house sauce to jalapeño ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and gravy.The Rockwall opening is the latest milestone in Layne’s continued growth across Texas, following recent openings in Palestine and Leander with additional planned development throughout Texas.“As we continue expanding across Texas, partnering with experienced operators like Jawad is key to doing it the right way,” said Garrett Reed, Chief Executive Officer of Layne’s Chicken Fingers. “His strong business background and commitment to his community make him an ideal fit for the brand, and Rockwall is an exciting addition to our growing footprint.”With plans for 40 additional openings in 2026, Layne’s continues to expand strategically nationwide through strong franchise partnerships and disciplined growth.Let’s just say, Rockwall is about to get a whole lot crispier.<h3>ABOUT LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS</h3>Founded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers built its reputation on hand-breaded crispy tenders, iconic secret sauce and genuine hospitality. What started as a local favorite near Texas A&amp;M University has grown into one of the fastest-rising chicken finger brands in the country, known for its crave-worthy menu, playful personality and loyal fanbase. With more than 40 locations open and rapid expansion underway, Layne’s is bringing its signature chicken finger experience to communities nationwide.For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.layneschickenfingers.com/">www.layneschickenfingers.com</a>.

Franchise owner Jawad Rawra opens Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Rockwall as part of the brand’s continued expansion in Texas.