Layne’s Chicken Fingers Entering Arizona With New Five-Unit Deal

Layne’s Chicken Fingers , the Texas “born and breaded” famous chicken franchise, is coming to Arizona after signing a five-unit deal.

The company already has 14 restaurants open across the U.S. and another 118 sold, with many more locations coming soon. Recently, Layne’s Chicken Fingers signed a five-unit deal with Josh Orellana , according to a recent press release . The Texas transplant will start by opening in Tucson, followed by an additional four openings planned for south of Phoenix. The Arizona deal will bring the first locations to the state, with Orellana serving as a key player in Layne’s continued expansion.

“I did my undergraduate at Texas A&M, and I’m also originally from Texas,” Orellana said in a press release. “When my wife and I decided to move to Arizona, I wanted to bring a brand I know and trust into the area. When I found out Layne’s was franchising, I leapt at the chance.”

Last year, the brand awarded 48 restaurants to passionate franchisees and shows no sign of slowing down. With this entry into Arizona, Layne’s is one step closer to its goal of having 50 units open by the end of 2025. As it grows, Layne’s is looking to sell out its home state of Texas and begin planting flags further across Arizona, along with locations in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Florida.

“We’re happy to welcome Orellana to the system and know he will represent the brand well in Arizona,” Chief Operating Officer Samir Wattar said in a press release. “This is the first location in the state, and we’re optimistic about our growth in the market.”

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