Layne's Chicken Fingers Plans New San Antonio Location
The fast-casual chain is expanding its San Antonio footprint with a new project on Marbach Road.
Updated on Oct. 19, 2026 in Dining Out
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Layne's Chicken Fingers has submitted a state filing to open a new restaurant on Marbach Road in San Antonio. The expansion follows the brand's rapid growth across the state of Texas.
Why it matters
The company is targeting the west side of San Antonio for this new location to keep pace with the area's increasing population of families and retail development.
The proposed Marbach Road restaurant will measure 2,430 square feet with a construction cost of $1.45 million. The chain currently operates more than 50 locations across Texas.
The players
Layne's Chicken Fingers
A Texas-based fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in chicken fingers and house-made dipping sauces.
The details
The restaurant will feature the brand's signature hand breaded chicken fingers and house sauce. This new site joins a growing list of San Antonio locations, including one already under construction on SW Military Drive.
Timeline
1994: The chain first opened in College Station.
October 16, 2026: The company submitted a filing for the Marbach Road project.
October 27, 2026: The first San Antonio location opens on Bandera Road.
November 23, 2026: Construction is scheduled to begin on the new site.
April 29, 2027: Construction is expected to be completed.
Culture Shift
This expansion follows a documented trend in the Texas fast-casual sector where established chains are rapidly increasing their suburban footprint. The move highlights how regional brands are aggressively scaling to capture demand in growing metropolitan areas.
Residents on the west side of San Antonio can expect a new dining option to open once construction wraps up in the spring of 2027. This location is part of a larger plan that will likely bring at least three Layne's restaurants to the city by October 2027.
The takeaway
San Antonio is seeing a significant increase in fast-casual accessibility as major regional chains move into rapidly growing suburban corridors. Residents should keep an eye on new retail developments in their neighborhood to see where these chains may land next.
What happens next
Construction on the Marbach Road site is scheduled to begin on November 23, 2026, with an expected completion date of April 29, 2027.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving restaurant scene in the area, check out our Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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