If you’re craving a basket of golden chicken fingers and that famous tangy sauce, you might be in luck. Raising Cane’s is opening new restaurants across seven states this month, and your zip code might be on the list.
The Louisiana-based chain is moving at a record-breaking pace, recently celebrating the opening of its 1,000th restaurant on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in March. As it pushes toward its goal of becoming one of the top brands in the world, the chain is focusing both on firsts for new markets and reinvesting in areas where it’s already popular.
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The May expansion is headlined by a major milestone: the chain’s official entry into Arkansas with its first-ever location in Jonesboro. Additionally, the brand is making waves in New York by debuting its inaugural drive-thru location in Queens.
“We’re staying committed to the restaurants that have helped build us by investing in improvements that ensure every experience meets the high standards our customers expect,” the company said in a statement regarding the month’s renovated reopenings.
Where Are the New Raising Cane’s Locations?
According to the company, the following states are welcoming new Caniacs or unveiling fresh renovations this month. The schedule kicks off early in the month and runs through Memorial Day weekend.
Arkansas
- 2511 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro — Opening May 12
New York
- 230-05 Merrick Blvd., Laurelton (First Queens drive-thru) — Opening May 13
Florida
- 3433 SW Archer Road, Gainesville — Opening May 27
Maryland
- 10231 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills — Opening May 27
Ohio
- 3921 Medina Road, Akron — Opening May 27
California
- 2299 N. Imperial Ave., El Centro — Opening May 12
North Carolina
- 4423 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro — Opening May 22
In addition to the new builds, Raising Cane’s is reopening two high-traffic locations that have undergone significant renovations to match the brand’s modern look:
- Oklahoma City, OK: 14100 N. Pennsylvania Ave. — Reopening May 4
- Lexington, KY: 2201 W. Admiral Way — Reopening May 18
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