Savory Fund Announces Strategic Investment in Zao Asian Grill: A New National Contender in the Pan-Asian Fast-Casual Market

Savory Fund Announces Strategic Investment in Zao Asian Grill: A New National Contender in the Pan-Asian Fast-Casual Market

LEHI, UT — In a move that signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the fast-casual dining sector, Savory Fund, a prominent private equity firm specializing in restaurant growth, has officially announced a strategic investment in Zao Asian Grill. This partnership aims to propel the Utah-based pan-Asian concept from its current regional stronghold […]


From College Station Cult Favorite to National Contender: Layne’s Chicken Fingers Hits 50-Unit Milestone Amid 2026 Growth Surge

From College Station Cult Favorite to National Contender: Layne’s Chicken Fingers Hits 50-Unit Milestone Amid 2026 Growth Surge

FRISCO, TX – In the hyper-competitive landscape of the American quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, the "Chicken Wars" have long been dominated by a few entrenched titans. However, the first half of 2026 has signaled a definitive shift in the sector’s hierarchy. Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the Texas-based franchise famously "Born and Breaded" in College Station, has […]