Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Mount Pleasant on May 26th

July 01, 2026 // Franchising.com // Mount Pleasant, TX — Layne’s Chicken Fingers is bringing the crunch to Mount Pleasant on May 26th at Mt Pleasant, TX 75455.

The new restaurant marks a location in East Texas and introduces the community to a chicken finger brand with a loyal following.

Taylor Thomas is a veteran in the Texas fast-food scene. Before joining Layne’s, Thomas grew up in the Whataburger system, eventually operating 23 locations and managing over 2,000 employees.

"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," said Thomas. "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 location will serve Layne’s full menu of chicken finger meals, sandwiches and sides, including its signature chicken finger baskets, Texas toast–stacked sandwiches and fan-favorite chicken club topped with brisket bacon and American cheese. Guests can pair their meal with Layne’s lineup of dipping sauces, from the brand’s signature house sauce to jalapeño ranch, honey mustard, BBQ and gravy.

"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," said Garrett Reed, Chief Executive Officer of Layne’s Chicken Fingers. "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."

Let’s just say, Mount Pleasant is about to get hit with warm welcomes and hot chicken.

SOURCE Layne’s Chicken Fingers

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