Layne's Chicken Fingers

DAYTON —&nbsp;<a href="http://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/info">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, the Texas “born and breaded” famous™ chicken franchise with more than 20 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 250-plus sold, is coming to Dayton, Ohio. After building a name (and cult following) for itself in its hometown of College Station, Texas, with its laid-back guest experience and some of the crispiest chicken tenders in the state, the brand began offering franchises and quickly expanded across multiple states. Now, it has signed a 4-unit deal with Mauricio Blanco and Marvin Monroy.When business partners&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricio-blanco-334596120/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=laynes-chicken-fingers-coming-to-dayton-with-new-4-unit-deal-2729470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Blanco</a> and&nbsp;Monroy&nbsp;discovered&nbsp;<a href="https://layneschickenfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=laynes-chicken-fingers-coming-to-dayton-with-new-4-unit-deal-2729470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>, they weren’t just looking for another business to run — they were looking for a brand they could believe in. With decades of experience between them — Blanco on the operations and administration side of franchise brands like Pollo Campero and Monroy with boots-on-the-ground construction expertise — the pair saw a clear path to success in a system that had already proven itself.The Dayton deal will bring the second location to Ohio with Blanco and Monroy serving as a key player in&nbsp;<a href="http://layneschickenfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=laynes-chicken-fingers-coming-to-dayton-with-new-4-unit-deal-2729470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Layne’s</a> continued expansion. Since its 2021 foray into franchising, the brand has awarded more than 250 restaurants to passionate franchisees and is showing no sign of slowing down. With this expansion in Ohio, Layne’s is one step closer to its goal of having 50 units open by the end of the year.“After learning about the history of Layne’s and meeting the leadership team, I knew this was an opportunity like no other,” said Blanco. “I’m excited to bring Layne’s to my own community and proud to be a part of an iconic brand’s takeover story.”“We’re happy to welcome Mauricio and Marvin to the system and know they will represent the brand well in Dayton,” said Chief Operating Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-wattar-0a4187a?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=laynes-chicken-fingers-coming-to-dayton-with-new-4-unit-deal-2729470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Samir Wattar</a>. “This will be the second location in the state, and we’re optimistic about our growth in the market.”Through its national expansion, Layne’s simple but delicious menu and welcoming restaurant atmosphere have helped it stand out above other competitors in the chicken market. In the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/market-size/fast-food-chicken-restaurants-united-states/">over $59 billion</a> fast food chicken segment, Layne’s finds an attractive balance between modern innovation and the proven classics, incorporating new flavors and technological advancements without losing the heart of what makes them special.For franchisees looking to grow in the booming fast food chicken industry, Layne’s offers a standout product, a unique guest experience, and internal corporate support to encourage long-term success.As it continues to grow, Layne’s is looking to sell out its home state of Texas and begin planting flags in the South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.ABOUT LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERSFounded in 1994 in College Station, the original location became a Texas A&amp;M legend known for its small-town charm, friendly service, iconic chicken fingers and secret sauce. While opening corporate locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the leadership team focused on fine-tuning its operations and starting to franchise.&nbsp; Now, the company is planning to bring Layne’s Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Fingers to the rest of the world with plans to open 100 locations in the next four years. Learn more about franchising with Layne’s:&nbsp;<a href="https://layneschickenfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=laynes-chicken-fingers-coming-to-dayton-with-new-4-unit-deal-2729470" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://layneschickenfranchising.com/</a>

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Dayton With New 4-Unit Deal

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Expands to Dayton With 4-Unit Deal

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The Soon to be Famous™ chicken franchise recently signed a 4-unit deal with Mauricio Blanco and Marvin Monroy, marking the brand’s continued Midwest expansion.

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