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Savvy Real Estate Exec Inks Largest Layne’s Chicken Deal Ever
Franchise Times — November 2025
Eli Cohen’s agreement with the chicken fingers brand commits him to developing 44 restaurants in Texas. Earlier this year, he took over six top-performing Fazoli’s in West Texas and signed a four-unit deal with Smalls Sliders.
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Garrett Reed and Eli Cohen: A Deep Dive Into a Fast-Growing QSR
FranchiseU! — December 2025
In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser takes a deep dive into the rise of Layne’s Chicken Fingers, one of the fastest-growing brands in the QSR space. Kathy sits down with Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne’s, and Eli Cohen, a rapidly expanding multi-unit franchisee, to explore their journeys, their philosophies, and the culture that makes Layne’s Chicken Fingers stand out.