Layne's Chicken Fingers

<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/info">Layne’s Chicken Fingers</a>,&nbsp;the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken franchise, is planning to expand its operations into West Texas cities, such as El Paso, Abilene and Midland, in the next 18 months, according to Chief Executive Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/laynes-chicken-fingers-executive-qa-garrett-reed-ceo-2715859">Garrett Reed</a>.&nbsp;“We’re a Texas chicken company so we really want to be all over the state of Texas,” Reed told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/layne-s-chicken-fingers-looks-expand-midland-18186283.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=midland-reporter-telegram-laynes-chicken-fingers-expanding-into-west-texas-2723217" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">MRT.com</a>. “We really have our sights on working our way from Dallas out toward New Mexico and hitting everything in-between.”The first&nbsp;<a href="https://www.layneschickenfingers.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=midland-reporter-telegram-laynes-chicken-fingers-expanding-into-west-texas-2723217" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Layne's</a> location was opened in 1994 in College Station by Mike Layne, a Georgia native and Texas A&amp;M University alum. The franchise has since grown and expanded into Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, maintaining multiple locations including the original one in College Station. Over the years, they have diversified their menu, which initially offered chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and a variety of sauces.The CEO highlighted the unique attributes that make Layne’s Chicken Fingers distinct from its competitors, such as the Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s, which has two locations in Midland. He stated that Layne's offers a menu more in line with the Texan palate, featuring crispier, larger chicken tenders, "real" Texas toast and a wider variety of sauces, including gravy. He also drew attention to their franchise model, with corporate locations in Dallas and College Station, and&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/laynes-chicken-fingers-reducing-franchisees-opening-costs-2721519">franchisee-owned outlets</a> in other cities.Reed confirmed that they have been in discussion with several individuals from West Texas interested in owning franchises in Midland, Abilene and El Paso. While not yet a guarantee, Reed expressed hope that Layne's Chicken Fingers would be able to establish a presence in Midland within the projected 18-month timeline.Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/layne-s-chicken-fingers-looks-expand-midland-18186283.php?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=midland-reporter-telegram-laynes-chicken-fingers-expanding-into-west-texas-2723217" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.&nbsp;Franchise opportunities range from $656,000 - $1,280,500 with different buildout options available. To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/info.">https://1851franchise.com/layneschickenfingers/info.</a>&nbsp;

Midland Reporter Telegram: Layne’s Chicken Fingers Expanding into West Texas

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The chicken franchise aims to introduce its distinctive Texas-centric menu and franchise model to Midland and other West Texas cities in the next 18 months.

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