Raising Cane is set to open brand new restaurants across different locations. The restaurant chain wants to expand its business and this time they have chosen seven different locations. The company told USA Today that among all the locations, there are three new cities where the restaurant is opening. This chain restaurant is highly famous for its chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, cane’s Toast, special sauce, and lemonade. With over 1,000 restaurants across various cities and countries like Bahrain and Kuwait, the next locations where the company may open its restaurant in early 2027. Here are the locations where the company is opening its new restaurants.
First stop in Wausau, Wisconsin
The October rollout kicks off early in the month for folks in central Wisconsin. According to QSR Magazine, Wausau gets its very first location on October 5 at 226422 Rib Mountain Drive. You might want to pack some patience because the drive thru line is probably going to wrap around the block for a week straight.
Expanding in San Francisco, California
California is already a massive market for the chicken chain, and now the Bay Area is getting another spot to grab a Box Combo. A new restaurant is scheduled to open its doors in San Francisco at 255 Winston Drive on October 12. Consequently, city residents will not have to travel nearly as far when that late night craving for Texas toast hits them.
Coastal growth in Goleta, California
On the exact same day as the San Francisco launch, another California town is joining the party. Goleta will welcome a new store on October 12 located at 7000 Hollister Avenue, right near the coast and the college crowd. College students practically run on crinkle cut fries and lemonade anyway, so this spot is going to stay busy.
Debut location in Springfield, Oregon
The Pacific Northwest is next on the schedule with a brand new city market for the company. Springfield, Oregon will see its first ever restaurant open on October 13 at 2720 Gateway Street. Plus, local fans who used to drive out of town just for a cup of Cane’s Sauce can finally save their gas money.
First market entry in Macon, Georgia
Georgia has seen several new openings in 2026, and Macon is finally getting its turn. According to company updates shared with USA Today, the first Macon restaurant opens on October 19 at 4951 Riverside Drive. This marks the fifteenth store in the state, proving that southerners really know how to appreciate good fried chicken.
New addition in Grandville, Michigan
Michigan residents are also getting another place to grab fresh chicken tenders before the cold winter weather really sets in. The chain is opening a store in Grandville on October 22 at 3980 Rivertown Mall Path. It is right near the shopping area so you can easily reward yourself with extra fries after running your weekend errands.
Late October launch in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Rounding out the seven new locations is a late month opening out in Idaho. Idaho Falls will welcome its newest store on October 27 at 2236 S. 25th E. This final October stop wraps up a busy month of growth across six states.
Keeping the menu simple and fresh
Even with all this rapid expansion, the kitchen is sticking to what works best. As reported by So Yummy, every location serves the same core menu of hand battered chicken fingers, crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, Cane’s Toast, and fresh squeezed lemonade. They do not bother with burgers or salads because when you do one thing right, you really do not need a ten page menu.
Reaching beyond one thousand restaurants
These seven stores are part of a much bigger picture for the company as it celebrates its 30th anniversary year. According to L’Express Franchise, the brand started near Louisiana State University in 1996 and now operates over 1,000 restaurants worldwide. Furthermore, the company plans to open nearly 100 locations across the year to reach its long term goal of 1,600 restaurants.
Building local community connections
Opening a new spot is about more than just selling extra cups of secret dipping sauce. Company representatives noted that each launch brings new local jobs and gives neighborhoods a fun place to gather. Plus, the grand opening events usually feature giveaways and a morning ribbon cutting, making it a pretty good excuse to skip cooking dinner.
