LAYNE'S CHICKEN FINGERS
Layne’s Chicken Fingers franchises the right to operate quick-service, dine-in and take-out restaurants featuring chicken fingers, wraps, sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries, secret sauce, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and related items using a proprietary business system, recipes, and branding. The business model involves franchisees developing and operating restaurants in freestanding locations of 2,800 to 3,600 square feet, adhering to specified operational standards, with options for single or multi-unit development agreements. It targets consumers in the fast-casual dining market, competing with other fried chicken, American cuisine, and quick-service restaurants amid influences like consumer tastes and economic conditions.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% brand development fee + $400-$600/mo POS maintenance + $500/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Ten franchised restaurants operating for the full Measurement Period (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024). This includes 6 Traditional standalone restaurants (4 LKC-owned, 2 franchisee) and 4 Non-Traditional Restaurants (all franchisee-operated).
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 10 franchised units (6 Traditional and 4 Non-Traditional): (6 units * $1,983,256 + 4 units * $1,604,953) / 10 total units = $1,831,934.80. Food cost data (29.5% average) is provided, but no other expense categories (operating expenses, other costs) are given, making it impossible to reasonably estimate net profit/income ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How LAYNE'S CHICKEN FINGERS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LAYNE'S CHICKEN FINGERS Current | $452K – $1.1M | $45K | 5.0% | 15 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for LAYNE'S CHICKEN FINGERS franchisees (2024 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
15 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a LAYNE'S CHICKEN FINGERS franchise ranges from $451,500 to $1,050,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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