According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration website, Layne’s Chicken Fingers on April 3 registered a $500,000 renovation project at 207 East Commerce Street, which is currently occupied by Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen.

The project will feature a complete interior and exterior overhaul of the 2,467-square foot facility. Construction is scheduled to begin on July 1 with a completion date targeted of Sept. 1.

According to the Layne’s official website, the chain was founded in 1994 in College Station, Layne’s goal “is to bring the same small-town charm, friendly service and iconic chicken fingers and secret sauce to the rest of the world…and beyond. Now with more Astro Chicken.”

The website continues, “Back in 1994, when people still used fax machines and the term ‘mullet’ was popularized, Mike Layne opened the doors of our original location. The next year, a college student named Mike Garratt came by for lunch and, on his way inside, stopped to clean up the flowerbeds. Mike Layne noticed the gesture and thought Mike Garratt would make a good landscaper, but an even better addition to his Chicken Finger team. The two worked side by side, and as the restaurant’s following grew, Mike Garratt graduated from Texas A&M and became sole owner of Layne’s.

At some point along the way, Astro Chicken was brought on as spiritual guide and all-around baller. But his importance to the organization could not be denied, and in 2021 Astro Chicken was promoted to CFO – Chief Finger Officer.

Today, with a little help from some of Mike’s friends, we’re bringing Layne’s Soon to be Famous Chicken Fingers to everyone who craves excitement with a side of secret sauce.”