American restaurant brand Layne's Chicken Fingers is set to expand its presence with 15 new locations in South Florida as part of its growth strategy.

Franchisees Shahmeer Alam and Yves Jodesty have announced plans to open restaurants across Fort Lauderdale, Broward, Miami and Palm Beach County, with the aim of launching one to two venues each year.

Alam said: “Our goal is to be the number one South Florida franchise for Layne's. We have a large market consisting of Miami, Broward and Palm Beach County and ultimately, we'd like to take that market and build onto the rest of the state if we're able to.”

The new South Florida locations are part of Layne's Chicken Fingers' ambitious plan to open 100 locations in the four years to 2027.

The brand, established in 1994 in College Station, is renowned for its chicken fingers and secret sauce.

After refining its operations through corporate locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the leadership team is now actively recruiting franchisees, targeting markets in Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and Florida.

Layne's Chicken Fingers chief operating officer Samir Wattar said: “We're thrilled to have connected with Shahmeer and Yves, who will be valued assets to the Layne's team.

“They have a clear excitement about bringing this brand to South Florida, and we couldn't be happier to be on this journey with them. This is another great step for the Layne's Chicken Finger system.”

In January 2024, Layne's Chicken Fingers announced that it will open a new location in Houston, Texas.

Located at 2359 S Shepherd, the new location was opened on 20 January by franchisee Masroor Fatany.

The menu features a fried chicken club sandwich with bacon and cheddar, a three-finger chicken sandwich served on Texas toast, and chicken fingers with sauces including buttermilk ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and Layne's own.