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Back in 1994 Mike Layne had his finger on the pulse of the students at Texas A&M University in College Station. He hatched the idea of creating a Chicken Finger destination where you could kick back, have fun with friends and enjoy the best damn chicken fingers in the universe.

Today we still serve up Hand Breaded Premium Chicken Tenders, Golden Crinkle Cut Fries, Texas Toast, Hand Spun Gourmet Milk Shakes and our Secret Blend of Sauces.

We continue honoring Mike Layne’s initial vision by providing a unique dining experience you won’t find anywhere else.
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Back in 1994 Mike Layne had his finger on the pulse of the students at Texas A&M University in College Station. He hatched the idea of creating a Chicken Finger destination where you could kick back, have fun with friends and enjoy the best damn chicken fingers in the universe.

Today we still serve up Hand Breaded Premium Chicken Tenders, Golden Crinkle Cut Fries, Texas Toast, Hand Spun Gourmet Milk Shakes and our Secret Blend of Sauces.

We continue honoring Mike Layne’s initial vision by providing a unique dining experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Hands-On Corporate Support

Real ESTATE FLEXIBILITY

TURNKEY RESTAURANT MODEL

TERRITORY AVAILABILITY

Hands-On Corporate Support

Real ESTATE FLEXIBILITY

TURNKEY RESTAURANT MODEL

TERRITORY AVAILABILITY

Garrett Reed, CEO

Garrett Reed has a degree in finance, but his core background is in the restaurant commercial real estate industries. Reed has worked on the in-house real estate teams of Starbucks, Corner Bakery and Dunkin’ Donuts. In 2004, Reed started a real estate company, which primarily developed restaurants, which he still owns and is a very thriving company today. The company performs site selection, market studies and research for a lot of different restaurants.

Samir Wattar, COO

Samir Wattar has an extensive background in restaurant operations. He has worked with emerging brands like MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and oversees Layne’s day-to-day operations.

Matthew O’Reilly, Partner

Matthew is a passionate foodie and oenophile who enjoys cooking and wine classes. With a background in investing, Matt has had the privilege to work with several different investment companies and sits on several different company boards. Matt gets to merge his company leadership background while cooking great food for guests with Layne’s. Matt has an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BBA at the University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire.

Garrett Reed, CEO

Garrett Reed has a degree in finance, but his core background is in the restaurant commercial real estate industries. Reed has worked on the in-house real estate teams of Starbucks, Corner Bakery and Dunkin’ Donuts. In 2004, Reed started a real estate company, which primarily developed restaurants, which he still owns and is a very thriving company today. The company performs site selection, market studies and research for a lot of different restaurants.

Samir Wattar, COO

Samir Wattar has an extensive background in restaurant operations. He has worked with emerging brands like MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and oversees Layne’s day-to-day operations.

Matthew O’Reilly, Partner

Matthew is a passionate foodie and oenophile who enjoys cooking and wine classes. With a background in investing, Matt has had the privilege to work with several different investment companies and sits on several different company boards. Matt gets to merge his company leadership background while cooking great food for guests with Layne’s. Matt has an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas and a BBA at the University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire.

STEP 1

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM

STEP 2

INTRO CALL WITH A MEMBER OF THE LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS TEAM

STEP 3

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

 

STEP 4

VISIT A LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS LOCATION & MEET OUR TEAM

STEP 5

SIGN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

INITIAL INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Startup Costs: $580,000 - $1,225.000
  • Average Unit Volume: $1,517,000* (Free Standing)
  • Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Royalty: 5%
  • Marketing: 2%
  • AUV: $1.563M

STEP 1

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM

STEP 2

INTRO CALL WITH A MEMBER OF THE LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS TEAM

STEP 3

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION

 

STEP 4

VISIT A LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS LOCATION & MEET OUR TEAM

STEP 5

SIGN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

INITIAL INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Startup Costs: $737,000 - $1,217.000
  • Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Royalty: 5%
  • Marketing: 2%
  • AUV: $1.563M

INITIAL INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Startup Costs: $580,000 - $1,225.000
  • Average Unit Volume: $1,517,000 (Free Standing)
  • Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
  • Royalty: 5%
  • Marketing: 2%
  • AUV: $1.563M
I found Layne’s through researching different brands. I love the chicken business, and after reading their story, I immediately reached out. When we had our initial meeting, I just had a gut feeling that the executive team is full of good people. We visited the restaurant and the employees were great, the product was great and this was something I wouldn’t mind leaving my hometown for. My dreams and goals for this business is to be a big multi-unit franchisee for Layne’s. I want to be able to grow this business. I have this dream of setting up a company or an enterprise for generations to come in my family and with Layne’s, that is definitely a possibility. I want it to be where I hang up my jersey, my kids can come in and pick up where I left off and keep this going.
Noah Kara — Owner of Layne's in Corpus Christi
Everyone knows Layne’s. It's just good food at a great price. I mean, who doesn’t want that. And then there [is] the connection to my alma mater in College Station, so I knew Layne’s would have that built-in following. [And] the corporate team at Layne’s is great. It's just awesome to see how passionate they are and how much they want to see a franchisee succeed.
Masroor Fatany — Owner of Layne's in Houston
I found Layne’s through researching different brands. I love the chicken business, and after reading their story, I immediately reached out. When we had our initial meeting, I just had a gut feeling that the executive team is full of good people. We visited the restaurant and the employees were great, the product was great and this was something I wouldn’t mind leaving my hometown for. My dreams and goals for this business is to be a big multi-unit franchisee for Layne’s. I want to be able to grow this business. I have this dream of setting up a company or an enterprise for generations to come in my family and with Layne’s, that is definitely a possibility. I want it to be where I hang up my jersey, my kids can come in and pick up where I left off and keep this going.
Noah Kara — Owner of Layne's in Corpus Christi
Everyone knows Layne’s. It's just good food at a great price. I mean, who doesn’t want that. And then there [is] the connection to my alma mater in College Station, so I knew Layne’s would have that built-in following. [And] the corporate team at Layne’s is great. It's just awesome to see how passionate they are and how much they want to see a franchisee succeed.
Masroor Fatany — Owner of Layne's in Houston

Franchisee spotlight

1st story
How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Taps into In-House Real Estate and Construction Team for a Seamless Buildout
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken concept, is, in many ways, an emerging concept that packs a punch. The 10-restaurant concept continues to embrace menu innovation...
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How Layne’s Is Configuring Real Estate Prototypes
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Tenders franchise, has developed a real estate prototype strategy that allows franchisees additional flexibility in their real estate search. Under the right circumstances, the Layne’s corporate...
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How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Gets Food Costs Down to Increase Franchisee Profitability
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken concept, prides itself on having a close-knit, family feel while simultaneously offering franchisees the perks and support...
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Layne’s Chicken Fingers’ Unique Culture and Persistent Evolution Leads To Incredible Growth
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken restaurant, was born in 1994 in College Station, Texas. However, in 2021, the company’s leadership shifted...
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1st story
How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Taps into In-House Real Estate and Construction Team for a Seamless Buildout
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken concept, is, in many ways, an emerging concept that packs a punch. The 10-restaurant concept continues to embrace menu innovation...
Read More
Story 2
How Layne’s Is Configuring Real Estate Prototypes
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Tenders franchise, has developed a real estate prototype strategy that allows franchisees additional flexibility in their real estate search. Under the right circumstances, the Layne’s corporate...
Read More
Story 3
How Layne’s Chicken Fingers Gets Food Costs Down to Increase Franchisee Profitability
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken concept, prides itself on having a close-knit, family feel while simultaneously offering franchisees the perks and support...
Read More
story 4
Layne’s Chicken Fingers’ Unique Culture and Persistent Evolution Leads To Incredible Growth
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Soon to be Famous™ fried chicken restaurant, was born in 1994 in College Station, Texas. However, in 2021, the company’s leadership shifted...
Read More
READ ALL STORIES

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Not An Offer To Sell a Franchise This website and the information contained on this website is for information purposes only, is not intended as an offer to sell a franchise or a solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. The offering of a franchise can be made by prospectus only in the form of a Franchise Disclosure Document. In the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and/or disclosure requirements. In the State of New York, the offering of a franchise can be made only by a prospectus that has been previously filed and registered with the Department of Law of the State of New York. The application for registration of an offering prospectus or the acceptance and filing thereof by the Department of Law does not constitute approval of the offering or the sale of such franchise by the Department of Law or the attorney general of the State of New York

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