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Layne's Chicken Fingers in Midland, TX
2000 Rankin Highway, Midland, TX, 79701
Layne's Chicken Fingers is a renovation/alteration project at 2000 Rankin Highway, Midland, in Midland County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $200K across about 2,684 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $200K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,684 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $75/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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22 days after the preceding date shown.
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22 days after the preceding date shown.
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101 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Layne's Chicken Fingers
Layne's Restaurant is undergoing a full interior and exterior renovation at 2000 Rankin Highway in Midland, Texas. The project converts an existing 2,684 square foot Wendy's location into a Layne's Chicken Fingers restaurant. According to the TDLR registration, construction started in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in November 2026.
The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration is $200,000. This figure places the project below the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation filings in Midland County. The calculated cost of $75 per square foot is close to the county median of $81 per square foot for comparable work.
RS AZ Investments, LLC is the owner of record for this project. The design firm listed on the filing is SC Architecture. Robert T Pierce serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
Project Context and Timeline
TDLR completed the plan review process in August 2026. The scheduled build window for this project is 123 days, which is close to the median build window of 122 days for renovation projects in the county. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
SC Architecture has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects. These include a Layne's Chicken Restaurant in Graham, which is also in the review complete stage. RS AZ Investments, LLC has one other registered project in Midland, a Wendy's restaurant valued at $1,599,000, which is closed.
Local media outlets have noted that Layne's Chicken is expanding into new markets. A report from Lubbock Online mentioned that restaurants are in the works for Midland. This aligns with the construction activity recorded in the TDLR filings for this specific address on Rankin Highway.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Layne's Chicken Fingers is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2000 Rankin Highway, Midland, TX 79701 in Midland, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $200K covering 2,684 sq ft. RS AZ Investments, LLC is the property owner and SC Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Layne's Restaurant in Midland open for business?
The TDLR record indicates construction is ongoing and scheduled to finish in November 2026. It does not confirm that the restaurant is open for public service.
Who is renovating the Layne's Restaurant location?
RS AZ Investments, LLC is the owner of record. SC Architecture is the design firm, and Robert T Pierce is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the interior and exterior renovation is $200,000. This is below the median cost for similar projects in Midland County.
When did construction start and when will it end?
Construction started in July 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in November 2026, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.
What type of building is being renovated?
The project involves the renovation of an existing 2,684 square foot Wendy's Restaurant into a Layne's Chicken Fingers Restaurant.
What is Layne's Chicken Fingers?
Layne's Chicken Fingers is a renovation/alteration project at 2000 Rankin Highway in Midland, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Exterior & Interior renovation of an existing 2,684 SqFt Wendy's Restaurant into a Layne's Chicken Fingers Restaurant
Is Layne's Chicken Fingers open in Midland?
Layne's Chicken Fingers is still under construction in Midland, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Layne's Chicken Fingers located?
Layne's Chicken Fingers is located at 2000 Rankin Highway, Midland, TX, 79701, in Midland County.
Who is the owner or developer of Layne's Chicken Fingers?
RS AZ Investments, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Layne's Chicken Fingers?
SC Architecture is the design firm of record for Layne's Chicken Fingers, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Layne's Chicken Fingers cost and how big is it?
Layne's Chicken Fingers has an estimated construction value of $200K and approximately 2,684 square feet (about $75/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Exterior & Interior renovation of an existing 2,684 SqFt Wendy's Restaurant into a Layne's Chicken Fingers Restaurant
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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2000 Rankin Highway, Midland, TX, 79701
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