Layne's Chicken Fingers opens in Midland Oct. 20
Layne's Chicken Fingers is scheduled to host its grand opening in Midland, Texas, on Saturday, October 24th, featuring giveaways and benefiting Midland High School.
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Layne's Chicken Fingers is scheduled to host its grand opening in Midland, Texas, on Saturday, October 24th, featuring giveaways and benefiting Midland High School.

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