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Layne's Chicken Fingers opens in Mount Pleasant, Texas

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June 1, 2026

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Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened a location in Mount Pleasant, Texas, according to a press release.

The restaurant marks Layne's Chicken Fingers' fourth location in East Texas. It is under the helm of franchisee Taylor Thomas, who grew up in the Whataburger system, eventually operating 23 locations and managing more than 2,000 employees.

The Mount Pleasant location is part of a 25-unit development deal to bring Layne's Chicken Fingers to East Texas and Oklahoma.

"After years of operating in the Texas fast-food landscape, I knew immediately that Layne's had something special. The quality of the food is incredible and they've built a culture that doesn't take itself too seriously," Thomas said in the press release. "We've seen fantastic receptions with our recent openings in Nacogdoches, Tyler and Palestine, and we are incredibly excited to bring that same high-energy, cult-favorite experience to Mount Pleasant."

The Mount Pleasant opening is the latest milestone in Layne's continued growth across Texas, following recent openings in Georgia and Arkansas.

"Expanding our footprint in East Texas is always a milestone for us, but doing it alongside a seasoned operator like Taylor makes it even better," Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers, said in the press release. "Taylor knows exactly what it takes to scale a brand while keeping the guest experience front and center. Mount Pleasant marks another major step forward in our goal of 30+ additional openings this year, and we couldn't be prouder to have Taylor leading the charge as we bring Layne's to more communities across East Texas and beyond."

Layne's Chicken Fingers has more than 40 locations open.

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