Raising Cane's Expands Across Florida with New Locations

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, a fast-food chain known for its simple menu focused on hand-battered chicken tenders, is expanding its footprint in Florida. The company recently opened its 1,000th restaurant and plans to open new locations in Largo, Pensacola, and Jacksonville, adding to its existing 29 stores in the Sunshine State.

Why it matters

Raising Cane's has built a devoted national following with its focus on high-quality chicken fingers and fresh, made-in-house sides. As many fast-food chains are closing stores, Raising Cane's continued expansion in Florida demonstrates the brand's popularity and the demand for its unique offering.

The details

Raising Cane's was founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has since grown to over 1,000 locations across the United States and Guam. The chain is known for its simple menu centered around hand-battered, 24-hour marinated chicken fingers, as well as sides like Texas toast, crinkle fries, coleslaw, and the brand's signature 'Cane's sauce.' The company prides itself on using fresh ingredients and never using heat lamps or warmers.

• Raising Cane's opened its 1,000th restaurant in March 2026.
• New locations in Largo, Pensacola, and Jacksonville are in the works, though no specific opening dates have been announced.

What’s next

Raising Cane's plans to continue expanding across Florida, with new locations in the works in Largo, Pensacola, and Jacksonville, though specific opening dates have not yet been announced.