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Raising Cane’s is set to open seven new restaurant locations across six states in August, including its first restaurant in Long Beach, California. This follows a successful month of five openings in July, as the chain aims to significantly expand its presence in the United States, reaching a total of 1,000 locations. The new sites will increase accessibility to their popular chicken finger meals, and the company is also ramping up hiring to support its growth efforts.
Fall River, Massachusetts – Raising Cane’s is making a notable expansion with the opening of seven new restaurant locations across six states in August 2023. This expansion includes the chain’s first-ever restaurant in the Long Beach, California area. The new locations support the company’s strategy to significantly expand its reach across the United States.
The new restaurant openings in August include:
- Aug. 5: Fall River, Massachusetts (323 William S Canning Blvd.)
- Aug. 5: St. Petersburg, Florida (2742 Tyrone Blvd N.)
- Aug. 7: Indiana, Pennsylvania (1850 Oakland Ave.)
- Aug. 12: Riverbank, California (1741 Claribel Rd.)
- Aug. 19: Glen Burnie, Maryland (6803 Ritchie Hwy.)
- Aug. 19: La Crosse, Wisconsin (3740 WI-16)
- Aug. 26: Long Beach, California (119 E. Carson St.)
This follows a successful month in July 2023 when Raising Cane’s opened five new restaurants, indicating a strong momentum in its expansion efforts. The company’s ambitious plan aims to reach a total of 1,000 locations by the end of the year, following the opening of 118 locations in 2024.
Raising Cane’s specializes in delicious chicken finger meals, which are accompanied by crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, coleslaw, and a unique Cane’s sauce made from a special blend of spices. The chain has become a popular choice for those looking for quality fast food, consistently drawing in a large customer base.
Founded by Todd Graves, Raising Cane’s originally was intended to be named “Sockeye’s” but was later changed to Raising Cane’s in honor of his yellow Labrador Retriever, Cane. Since its inception, Cane served as the company’s mascot until his passing in 1998, after which the brand continued with two other mascots: Cane II, a therapy dog, and Cane III.
The recent expansion also reflects Raising Cane’s growing presence in Maryland, where it has been gradually increasing its locations. The first location in the state opened in 2023 in Towson, and was subsequently followed by new openings in Westminster, Waldorf, and Columbia. Additionally, a new Raising Cane’s is set to be established in Frederick County, Maryland, where an existing Applebee’s is being demolished to make way for the new restaurant. Although there are currently no plans for a location in Montgomery County, the Frederick opening is expected to introduce Raising Cane’s menu to a new audience.
In line with its expansion, Raising Cane’s is also experiencing a surge in hiring. The company is seeking to fill various crew member positions and is offering benefits that include flexible scheduling and education discounts. As of now, there are over 800 Raising Cane’s chicken finger restaurant locations across the United States, showcasing the brand’s rapid growth and popularity among consumers.
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- USA Today: Raising Cane’s New Restaurants in August
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Raising Cane’s
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