Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is spreading its wings and expanding.

Wendy and Matt McCrory, owners of the Downtown and Collierville locations, have purchased franchising rights from the Bonner family - the founders of the locally famous restaurant.

There are currently five locations in the Memphis area and one in Nashville with plans for stores in Little Rock, Austin, Texas and Southaven.

MEMPHIS, TN- (WMC-TV) - There is a new airline coming to the Mid-South and it will be based in the Bluff City.

Southern Airways Express is described as a "private jet experience that is affordable for the general public".

Prop planes frequent the General Dewitt Spain Airport and the Olive Branch Airport, but next month, you can expect to see planes of a different type.

"You don't pay for parking, you don't show up two hours ahead to go through security hassles, you can bring all the shampoo you want on the plane, you don't pay for bag fees," said Southern Airways Express Chief Operating Officer Keith Sisson. "We are flying nine seat aircraft that have been outfitted with a VIP executive luxury package."