Khurram Burney opens Layne’s Chicken Fingers in Henrico as part of the brand’s continued expansion in Virginia.
HENRICO, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the fast-growing, 50+ location chicken finger franchise known for its hand-breaded crispy tenders, crave-worthy sauces and Texas toast–stacked sandwiches, is bringing the crunch to Henrico with a grand opening celebration on October 24th at 8801 Staples Mill Rd. Henrico, VA 23224.
To celebrate, the first 50 dine-in guests will receive free Layne’s for a year, giving early visitors a very delicious reason to line up.
The new restaurant marks Layne’s Chicken Fingers‘ second location in the Richmond area and introduces the community to the chicken finger brand that has built a loyal following and fueled rapid expansion across the U.S. (Fair warning: these tenders may ruin other tenders for you.
After becoming one of the first operators to bring the Texas-born chicken finger brand to Virginia, Khurram Burney is continuing that push with his second area location and plans to grow Layne’s throughout Virginia.
“I’m excited to bring Layne’s back to the Richmond area with our new Henrico location. We’ve had a great experience serving the community, and I’m looking forward to welcoming even more local guests and giving them a chance to try what makes Layne’s special,” said Khurram Burney.
The Henrico 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.
The Henrico opening is the latest milestone in Layne’s continued growth across Virginia, following Burney’s first area location and additional planned development across the state.
“Khurram has been instrumental in bringing Layne’s to Virginia, and we’re excited to see him continue building the brand in the Richmond area. Henrico is a natural next step for Layne’s, and we’re looking forward to bringing our chicken fingers and guest-focused experience to even more people in the community,” said Garrett Reed, Chief Executive Officer of Layne’s Chicken Fingers.
With plans for additional openings in Virginia and across the U.S., Layne’s continues to expand strategically nationwide through strong franchise partnerships and disciplined growth.
Let’s just say, Henrico is about to get a whole lot crispier.
ABOUT LAYNE’S CHICKEN FINGERS
Founded in 1994 in College Station, Texas, Layne’s Chicken Fingers built its reputation on hand-breaded crispy tenders, iconic secret sauce and genuine hospitality. What started as a local favorite near Texas A&M University has grown into one of the fastest-rising chicken finger brands in the country, known for its crave-worthy menu, playful personality and loyal fanbase. With more than 50 locations open and rapid expansion underway, Layne’s is bringing its signature chicken finger experience to communities nationwide.
For more information, visit www.layneschickenfingers.com.
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