Founded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers has built a reputation for serving high-quality chicken finger meals in a fast-casual setting.
Now headquartered in Texas, the brand launched its franchising program in 2018 and has steadily grown its footprint. Layne’s menu is centered around hand-breaded chicken tenders, sandwiches, and classic sides, all enhanced by its signature Layne’s Sauce.
The brand stands out for its streamlined menu and focus on fresh, consistently prepared food—a combination that has resonated with customers and helped it stand apart in the competitive chicken restaurant market.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Layne’s Chicken Fingers provides a structured set of training programs to ensure that franchisees and their staff are well-prepared to operate under the franchise system. Here are the main types of training programs provided by the franchisor:
Layne’s Chicken Fingers grants franchisees a limited “Protected Area” where it will not open or license another restaurant. However, this protection excludes Captive Markets and does not prevent the franchisor from selling products through other channels within that area.
The territory is not exclusive overall. Franchisees may still face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or alternative distribution methods under the same brand.
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