Long beach,CA – Raising Cane’s,the popular fast-food chain known for its chicken finger meals,continues its expansion,with a meaningful presence in California. The company currently operates 108 locations across the Golden State, representing approximately 13% of its total 849 U.S. restaurants.
What is Raising Cane’s?
Raising Cane’s specializes in a focused menu centered around chicken fingers. Their signature offerings include chicken finger combos served with crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, coleslaw, and their proprietary Cane’s sauce, described as a “special blend of spices.”
The genesis of the restaurant’s name traces back to founder Todd Graves. Initially, Graves considered naming his venture Sockeye’s, inspired by his experiences fishing for salmon in Alaska. However, a friend’s suggestion led to the adoption of the name Raising Cane, in honor of Graves’ yellow Labrador Retriever.
The original dog, Cane I, was a constant companion at the construction site of the first Raising Cane’s, located near the north gates of Louisiana State University. Cane I served as the company’s mascot until his passing in 1998.Known for his amiable demeanor, he often sported Graves’ sunglasses.
The lineage of mascots continued with Cane II, who assumed the role in 1999.Cane II was a therapy dog who made visits to hospital patients nationwide. She also spent time at the company’s Restaurant Support Office and participated in community events until 2016.
The current mascot, Cane III, was born in 2017. The company notes that Cane III enjoys visiting Raising Cane’s restaurants and receiving attention from crewmembers. Fans can follow Cane III’s activities on social media via the handle @RaisingCane3.
How many Raising Cane’s in California?
As of the latest available data,California is home to 108 Raising cane’s locations. This figure accounts for a significant portion of the chain’s nationwide footprint, which totals 849 restaurants across the United States.
This report was compiled with contributions from california Connect editor James Ward.