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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers focuses on serving craveable chicken finger meals through a simple, efficient menu and a large network of restaurants. Its product is built around marinated, battered chicken fingers served with its signature Cane’s Sauce, typically marketed as a straightforward dining option with fast service. The company differentiates itself with a single core product focus, a streamlined menu, a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, and a proven franchise-like growth model that supports rapid expansion—planning to open many new locations, including international markets. The goal is to grow the number of restaurants worldwide and become the go-to brand for craveable chicken finger meals, supported by a great crew, a positive culture, and active community involvement.
About Raising Cane's
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1B
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Founded
1996
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What believers are saying
- USA TODAY reported 100 openings in 2026, including Macon on Oct. 19 and Myrtle Beach.
- The Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco store opened Sept. 21, drawing lines and late-night demand.
- Mexico starts in late 2026 and the UK follows in early 2027, widening growth.
What critics are saying
- Raising Cane’s sued Boston landlord 755 Boylston LLC on Jan. 23, 2026 over eviction threats.
- A 100-opening year strains hiring, training, and franchise discipline across every new market.
- One-protein dependence makes a chicken-supply shock or food-safety scare an existential threat.
What makes Raising Cane's unique
- The six-item menu and Cane’s Sauce create a fast, repeatable habit customers recognize instantly.
- Chris Zygler’s Sept. 21, 2026 San Francisco launch shows premium site selection and theater.
- Todd Graves’ 1996 Baton Rouge roots still anchor a founder-led, cult-like brand identity.
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↑ 27%Raising Cane's to open first Macon restaurant Oct. 19, hiring more than 110 crewmembers. Award-winning chicken finger chain brings jobs and opening day festivities to Macon. 4 hours ago MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Raising Cane's will open its first Macon location at 4951 Riverside Drive on Oct. 19th, bringing its popular chicken finger meals to Macon along with more than 110 new jobs. The fast-food chain, known for its chicken fingers and Cane's sauce, is currently hiring for a variety of positions ahead of the grand opening. Available roles include cashier, customer service associate, fry cook, and other restaurant jobs. Applications are available online at jobs.raisingcanes.com, with interviews being held at the new Macon restaurant. The company says employees can receive competitive wages, flexible schedules, and weekly pay. Benefits include medical and pharmacy coverage, a 401(k) with employer match for employees 21 and older, education discounts, and several insurance options. Employees also receive time off for major holidays, along with early closures for nationally recognized events, including the Super Bowl. Raising Cane's says its October 19 opening celebration will include giveaways, community involvement, and other surprises for customers. Early arrivals will be able to take part in the festivities surrounding the chain's first restaurant in the Macon area. The company says the new location also plans to work with local schools, sports teams, and nonprofits through fundraisers, sponsorships, and community partnerships. Applicants can apply now and can schedule a preferred interview date and time through October 12.
Raising Cane's finally opens its first SF restaurant, at the Wharf. SF chicken finger fans can start planning their jaunts to Fisherman's Wharf to get their fill of Raising Cane's, as the mega-popular fast-food chain has just opened its first SF location there. The big opening of Raising Cane's happened Monday morning at 211 Jefferson Street, about a block east of In-N-Out and the new Taco Bell Cantina, at Fisherman's Wharf. Sfist first heard that the fried chicken finger chain was headed to the neighborhood back in February, and Sfist thought it would be the second Raising Cane's location to open here, with one that's been slated to open by Stonestown Galleria for almost two years now expected to make it open first. But the Wharf location has come out of the gate first, and soon Sfist'll have two locations to choose from when the Stonestown shop at 255 Winston Drive opens shortly. Sfist has got a few photos of the new location, which is heavily SF branded with murals and more inside. According to a PR rep, the new restaurant had a line outside when they opened Monday morning, with the first customer having gotten in line Sunday morning. Among the opening day festivities, there was a Lucky 20 drawing in which 20 early customers won free Raising Cane's for a year. The first 100 customers to order a combo meal got a Raising Cane's trucker hat and a free box combo card. And that first customer in line received a one-of-a-kind gift basket as a prize. "Opening our first San Francisco restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf is an incredible milestone for Raising Cane's," said Raising Cane's Regional Leader of Restaurants Chris Zygler, in a statement. "This is one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the country, and we're proud to invest in the Wharf and be part of the continued energy and revitalization happening in San Francisco." Raising Cane's has been something of a sensation in recent years as its been in expansion mode, with the original Raising Cane's location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana dating back to 1996. The chain now has over 1,000 locations, with 100 opening this year alone, and there are plans to open the first Raising Cane's locations in the UK and Mexico in 2027. The chain opened its first nearby location in Oakland four years ago. The chain offers a simple menu of chicken fingers, with combo meals featuring three, four, or six chicken fingers, each coming with Cane's Sauce, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast. There is also a fried chicken sandwich on the menu, but that is about it. The new Raising Cane's joins a group of businesses and attractions, some of which are still set to open, at the quickly revitalizing Fisherman's Wharf. Taco Bell Cantina opened in similarly splashy fashion, with a DJ, back on New Year's Eve. And on the wharf where Alioto's Restaurant once stood, a new harbor-facing plaza just had its ribbon-cutting three weeks ago. Still to come is a new location of the Oakland-born Everett & Jones BBQ; the former Pompei's Grotto (340 Jefferson) is becoming Chasca Rio, a Salvadoran restaurant from a team with experience at Foreign Cinema and Vine Hospitality Group; and the Wharf's oldest restaurant, Castagnola's, is being revamped and readied for a reopening soon.
Food lineup announced for 2026 National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans. Posted: Sep 21, 2026 / 12:23 PM CDT Updated: Sep 21, 2026 / 12:23 PM CDT NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - The food lineup has been announced for the 2026 National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane's. The festival, taking place Oct. 2-4 at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, is set to include a 5K Run/Walk, live music, a Raising Cane's Block Party, the FCF Kids Coop, a New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation Merchant Marketplace, a Culinary Stage and more. * Ajun Cajun * Bao Mi * Biscuits & Buns * Boiln' Kings * Boswell's Jamaican Grill * Bonafried * Catering Unlimitied * Chicken's Kitchen * Clambeaugh's Restaurant * Eugene's Hot Chicken * Fatty's Cracklin * Fresh Fruit Sensations * Gus's Fried Chicken * Jessie's HuckAbucks * Kinfolk Matcha & Lemonade * Lil Dustin's Italian Ice * Los Jefe's Grill * Magasin Vietnamese Cafe * Mike's Amazing * Nice Guys NOLA * NOLA Cookie Co. * Oh Taste & See * Opelousas Chicken and Seafood * Orleans Brothers * Papa Ninety * Panchita de Veracruz * Southern's * Sun Chong * Thai Nola * The Batterina * The Custard Shop | NOLA Yakamein * Tre's Street Kitchen * Valerie's Snoballs Attendees can also expect live music performances from artists including Nelly, Dillon Francis, 2 Chainz, Keri Hilson, Ying Yang Twins and more. VIP experiences, beer garden access, a first-course dining experience and more are available for purchase on the festival website.
Construction underway for Myrtle Beach's first Raising Cane's location. Posted: Sep 17, 2026 / 04:54 PM EDT Updated: Sep 17, 2026 / 04:54 PM EDT MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) - Construction is underway for the first Raising Cane's location in the Myrtle Beach area. An agenda item for Thursday afternoon's Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board meeting includes a final review for a revision to the approved exterior lighting plan for the restaurant, which is set to be built at 960 Jason Boulevard. It's unclear when an opening date is anticipated. Currently, the nearest Raising Cane's to Myrtle Beach is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Count on News13 for updates.
San Francisco is getting its first Raising Cane's at this iconic location, with a second SF Cane's coming soon. Published September 15, 2026 12:25 PM PDT Inside of a Raising Cane's restaurant. The popular chain is opening its first location in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at Fisherman's Wharf. (Raising Canes) The brief. * * Raising Cane's is getting ready to open its first restaurant in San Francisco. * The restaurant will cater to late-night crowds, staying open as late as 2 a.m. * The new location will be the first of two planned in the city. SAN FRANCISCO - A much anticipated Raising Cane's is set to open in the Bay Area next week, marking the chicken chain's first location in San Francisco. The new restaurant will open at 211 Jefferson Street, in the heart of the popular tourist magnet of Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco vibe. The restaurant's decor was created to give off an unmistakable San Francisco vibe. "The location was designed to feel distinctly San Francisco, featuring local design elements inspired by the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, the area's beloved sea lions, waterfront views, Alcatraz and the Wharf's Gold Rush roots," a Raising Cane's representative shared with KTVU. The company called the opening an important achievement for the brand. "Opening our first San Francisco Restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf is an incredible milestone for Raising Cane's," said Chris Zygler, the chain's regional leader of restaurants. Day of celebration. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the grand opening, which will include community leaders, according to company representatives. A DJ will be on site to amp up the opening day energy. Other celebratory events include a Cane's hat giveaway and free box combo meal card for the first 100 combos purchased at the restaurant and a drawing awarding 20 customers free Raising Cane's for a year. Entries for the drawing will be accepted beginning at 8 a.m. with the winners being announced starting at 9 a.m. Big picture view: The company said the new restaurant is a win-win for the company and the Fisherman's Wharf district. The opening comes as the area has been experiencing a rebound and revitalization following a post-pandemic downturn. "The opening furthers the Brand's investment in the Bay Area and adds new energy to Fisherman's Wharf at a time of continued momentum for the neighborhood," the company said in a press release. Expanding local footprint. The new restaurant is one of two that have been planned in the city. Construction has been underway for a location at Stonestown Galleria on Winston Drive. Company representatives said it is on track to open this fall. Local perspective: Raising Cane's has steadily grown its presence in the Bay Area. The new Fisherman Wharf location will mark the Bay Area's ninth restaurant, and the chicken chain said more are on the way. "We are working toward several Restaurants in the greater Bay Area, such as Walnut Creek and Napa, among others," the company revealed. World renowned location. The Fisherman's Wharf restaurant will have its grand opening on Sept. 21. Dig deeper: The location will cater to late-night crowds, with the hours of operation 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant will remain open until 2 a.m. The chain expressed excitement over its presence in a world-renowned location. "This is one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the country, and we're proud to invest in the Wharf and be part of the continued energy and revitalization happening in San Francisco," Zygler said. "We designed this Restaurant to reflect the spirit of The City, and we can't wait to welcome local Customers, Bay Area Caniacs and visitors from around the world." File of a Raising Cane's sign inside a restaurant. The chain plans to hold a grand opening for its new Fisherman's Wharf location in San Francisco on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Raising Canes) New restaurants, including Sergeant Ma and San Francisco Brewing Company, are betting big on Mission Bay, as an influx of residents and tech companies helps transform one of San Francisco's fastest-growing neighborhoods. The source. * Information for this story came from KTVU's correspondence with a Raising Cane's representative, a press release from the company, the chain's website, and previous reporting.
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About Raising Cane's
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1B
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Founded
1996
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