As summer continues, more eateries are expanding, including Raising Cane’s.
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain is known for its chicken fingers, Cane’s sauce and Texas toast. According to a Raising Cane’s representative, new locations are opening in four different states next month, including California, Nevada, Illinois and Florida.
Here’s what to know about next month’s Raising Cane’s openings and where they’ll be.
Which states are getting new Raising Cane’s locations?
New locations will open:
July 1 – 542 W. Riggin Ave., Visalia, California
July 15 – 6440 S. Easter Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada
July 15 – 311 A Veterans Parkway, Normal, Illinois
July 15 – 8308 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, Florida
July 22 – 12665 Poway Road, Poway, California
What is Raising Cane’s known for?
The company sells chicken sandwiches and chicken finger combos including crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, coleslaw and Cane’s sauce, which the company said is made with a “special blend of spices.”
Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves initially planned to call his restaurant Sockeye’s, a nod to the salmon he once fished in Alaska.
However, a friend suggested he name the company after his yellow Labrador Retriever, Raising Cane, who spent lots of time at the construction site of the first Raising Cane’s location at the north gates of Louisiana State University.
The dog, Cane I, served as the company’s mascot until he died in 1998, according to the company. He was friendly and loved to wear Graves’ sunglasses, the company said.
Raising Cane’s second mascot, Cane II, stepped into her role in 1999. She was a therapy dog who visited hospital patients around the country. As the company mascot, Cane II spent time at the company’s Restaurant Support Office and attended community events until 2016.
Most recently, Cane III, born in 2017, was appointed mascot.
“She loves visiting Raising Cane’s Restaurants and receiving belly rubs from crewmembers,” the company said, noting that Raising Cane’s fans can follow her on social media at @RaisingCane3.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
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