Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is set to open its first restaurant in Missouri City on Thursday, April 25^th.  The new location at 3833 FM 1092, on the corner of FM 1092 and Highway 6, marks Cane’s 12^th location in the Houston market, its 41^st in Texas and its 158^th overall across 18 states.

General Manager Rick Ellstrom, who has lived in Missouri City for the past seven years, can’t wait to open his doors to the local community.

“It feels like Missouri City has been buzzing about the new Cane’s for weeks,” said Ellstrom.  “Practically every friend and neighbor I run into tells me how they can’t wait to get their ONE LOVE on.  It’s really pretty exciting!”

Known for its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – Raising Cane’s is in the midst of a rapid expansion across Texas and the rest of the country.

In February, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study.  In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards.  More than 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5” on a 5-point scale).

The company is likewise distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

On Friday, April 12^th, Ellstrom and his Crewmembers volunteered at the Kitty Hollow Bark Park in Missouri City, where they created an obstacle course for the dogs.

“Active community support is embedded in Raising Cane’s corporate DNA, so you’ll see us getting heavily involved in Missouri City’s schools and other non-profit organizations over the coming months and years,” said Ellstrom.

A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony will be conducted at the restaurant at 9:15 AM on Thursday, April 25^th, in conjunction with the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and city officials.  Doors will open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 paying dine-in customers will receive a commemorative Missouri City Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo – containing four fresh, never ever frozen chicken fingers, Texas toast, secret recipe Cane’s sauce, coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries and a drink – that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit. 

First-time visitors to the ceremonies are in for a treat, as 45-50 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new location in unique Cane’s fashion.  In many expansion markets, customers camp out overnight to be among the first to enjoy Cane’s offerings.

Between April 25^th and May 2^nd, customers at the Missouri City restaurant will also be invited to participate in the company’s “Give Back Giveaway” tradition, in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has more than 150 restaurants in 18 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com. 

The Chesterfield Mall location will also be Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s third restaurant in Missouri, and the 156^th overall across 18 states. The company opened its first two area locations in the Saint Louis Galleria Mall and the Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters to great fanfare on March 28^th.

Joel Donato, General Manager for the new Chesterfield Mall restaurant, has seen firsthand the excitement generated over the past few weeks at the other Raising Cane’s locations across the city, and he’s ready to keep the buzz building.

“The Galleria and Mid Rivers Mall restaurants have gotten off to great starts, which really shows you how enthusiastic the locals are about our chicken fingers,” said Donato.  “I may be biased, but I think Chesterfield Mall is going to be even better! My team and I can’t wait to share our ONE LOVE with the shoppers here!”

Known for its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – Raising Cane’s is in the midst of a rapid nationwide expansion.

Last month, Raising Cane’s founder and CEO Todd Graves spoke about the importance of the St. Louis area to the company. “We believe this will be an ideal market for our brand, and we intend to bring great jobs, great chicken finger meals and great community support to St. Louis and beyond over the months and years ahead.”

In February, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study.  In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards.  More than 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5” on a 5-point scale).

The company is likewise distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

On Friday, April 12^th, Donato and his fellow Crewmembers volunteered at the YMCA of Chesterfield, raking leaves, planting flowers, pulling shrubs and pitching in as needed on a beautification initiative for the local campus, which serves as the administrative headquarters for all St. Louis-area YMCAs.

“We walk the walk when it comes to actively supporting our local communities,” said Donato.  “It’s a huge part of Raising Cane’s DNA, and every one of us is committed to serving the area’s schools and other non-profit organizations over the months and years ahead.”

Grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies will be conducted at the new restaurant at 9:30 AM on April 18^th, in conjunction with the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and other local dignitaries. First-time visitors to the ceremonies are in for a treat, as 25-30 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new location in unique Cane’s fashion.

The restaurant will officially open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 customers will receive a commemorative Chesterfield Mall Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo – containing four fresh, never ever frozen chicken fingers, Texas toast, secret recipe Cane’s sauce, coleslaw, fries and a drink – that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit.

Between April 18^th and 25^th, Chesterfield Mall customers will also be invited to participate in the company’s “Give Back Giveaway” tradition, in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has more than 150 restaurants in 18 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com. 

The new location at 4810 S. Yale Avenue will be Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s eighth restaurant in Oklahoma, and its 156^th overall across 18 states.  The Woodland Hills Mall location opened on “Black Friday,” November 23^rd, and has already proven to be a big hit.

Clark Miller, General Manager of Cane’s newest location, is looking forward to serving more of the brand’s devotees, known as “Caniacs,” and to introducing more Tulsans to the company’s ONE LOVE® — quality chicken finger meals.  

“Our experience at Woodland Hills has proven that Tulsa loves our chicken fingers, so I’m really excited about opening our first free-standing restaurant in the city,” said Miller.  “There are an awful lot of Caniacs in this area, and they’ve been telling me for months to get my location open ASAP!”

In February, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study.  In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards.  More than 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5” on a 5-point scale).

The company is likewise distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

On April 11^th, Miller and his fellow Crewmembers mentored students at Briarglen Elementary in partnership with the Tulsa chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“We walk the walk at Raising Cane’s when it comes to supporting our local communities,” said Miller.  “It’s a huge part of our company’s DNA, so you’ll see us getting more and more involved in Tulsa’s schools and other non-profit organizations in the months and years ahead.”

Grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies will be conducted at 9:15 AM on Wednesday in conjunction with the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce and other city officials.  Tulsa Drillers mascot Hornsby the Bull will be in the house to give away tickets to upcoming games. And “Good Day Tulsa” (ABC Channel 8) is scheduled to cover the festivities live, as 45-50 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new location in unique Cane’s fashion.

The restaurant will officially open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 paying, dine-in customers will receive a commemorative Tulsa Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo – containing four fresh, never ever frozen chicken fingers, Texas toast, secret recipe Cane’s sauce, coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries and a drink – that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit.

Between April 17^th and 24^th, customers of Tulsa’s newest Raising Cane’s will also be invited to participate in the company’s “Give Back Giveaway” tradition, in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has more than 150 restaurants in 18 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com. 

Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is set to open its first restaurant in McKinney this Friday, April 5^th.  The new location at 1902 N. Central Expressway, on the Northeast corner of I-75 and US-380, marks Cane’s 20^th location in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, its 40^th in Texas and its 155^th overall across 18 states.

General Manager Marshal Young, who has lived in McKinney for four years, can’t wait to open his doors to the local community.

“This town has been clamoring for a Cane’s of its own for as long as I can remember, so it’s really exciting that the day is almost here!” said Young.  “We’re looking forward to serving up our fresh, never ever frozen chicken fingers to a new group of Caniacs and to playing an active role in the McKinney community.”

Known for its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – Raising Cane’s is in the midst of a rapid expansion across Texas and the rest of the country.

In February, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study.  In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards.  More than 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5” on a 5-point scale).

The company is likewise distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

On March 29^th, Young and eight Crewmembers volunteered at the Community Food Pantry of McKinney, where they repainted, organized, cleaned and stocked food and other supplies.  Raising Cane’s has likewise supported the City of McKinney’s 2013 Easter EGGstravaganza, the Spirit of McKinney “Salute to Volunteers” and the 11^th Annual McKinney Masters, benefiting the golf teams from the city’s three local high schools.

“Active community support is embedded in Raising Cane’s corporate DNA, so you’ll see us getting heavily involved in McKinney’s schools and other non-profit organizations over the coming months and years,” said Young.

A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony will be conducted at the restaurant at 9:15 AM on Friday, April 5^th, in conjunction with the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and city officials.  Doors will open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 paying dine-in customers will receive a commemorative McKinney Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit.

First-time visitors to the ceremonies are in for a treat, as 55-60 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new location in unique Cane’s fashion.  In many expansion markets, customers camp out overnight to be among the first to enjoy Cane’s offerings.

Between April 5^th and 12^th, customers at the McKinney restaurant will also be invited to participate in the company’s “Give Back Giveaway” tradition, in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has more than 150 restaurants in 18 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com. 

Fortunately, they won’t have to let their imaginations do the work much longer.  Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will open its first two restaurants in the St. Louis area on Thursday, March 28th.   Cane’s newest locations – in the Saint Louis Galleria Mall and the Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters – will also mark the chain’s long-awaited entry into Missouri.  The restaurants will be Raising Cane’s 153rd and 154th overall across 18 states.

Known for its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – Raising Cane’s is in the midst of a rapid nationwide expansion.

“St. Louis is an extremely vibrant city with its own unique character, and I’m thrilled that we’re finally ready to introduce our ONE LOVE to a new group of Caniacs here,” said Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Cane’s.  “We believe this will be an ideal market for our brand, and we intend to bring great jobs, great chicken finger meals and great community support to St. Louis and beyond over the months and years ahead.”

District Manager Damon Thomas shares Graves’ enthusiasm for the company’s newest market.

“St. Louis is a great place to live, work and shop, so it makes sense that our first two Raising Cane’s would be mall locations,” said Thomas.  “It’s cool because I’ve met a lot of Caniacs already, and they’ve obviously been spreading the word about our ONE LOVE.  The buzz has been building here for weeks, so I can’t wait to get rolling!”

Last month, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study.  In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards.  More than 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5” on a 5-point scale).

The company is likewise distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

On March 22nd, Cane’s Crewmembers from the Galleria restaurant will be volunteering at the Stray Rescue of Saint Louis animal shelter, walking and playing with the dogs and cleaning their blankets.

Just a few miles away, Crewmembers from the Mid Rivers Mall location will be working at Rabbit Run Park in St. Peters.  They will be pitching in on various clean-up jobs as part of the park’s beautification efforts.

“Active support of our local communities is a huge part of Raising Cane’s DNA, so you’ll see us getting heavily involved in St. Louis’ schools and other non-profit organizations over the coming months and years,” said Thomas.

Grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremonies will be conducted at both restaurants at 9:30 AM on March 28th.  The Richmond Heights Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the Galleria opening, along with the Saint Louis Galleria Mall management.  The Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and Mid Rivers Mall Management will participate in the Mid Rivers festivities. First-time visitors to the ceremonies are in for a treat, as 35-40 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new locations in unique Cane’s fashion.

Both restaurants will officially open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 customers at each location will receive a commemorative Galleria or Mid Rivers Mall Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit.  (The voucher is not valid on Opening Day.)

Between March 28th and April 4th, St. Louis customers will also be invited to participate in the company’s “Give Back Giveaway” tradition, in which one customer from each restaurant will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has more than 150 restaurants in 18 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com. 

Raising Cane’s founder and CEO Todd Graves believes the timing is perfect for his first restaurant in Biloxi, given the brand’s success across the state.  “Mississippi Gulf Coast residents have been Caniacs ever since we opened in Gulfport in 2004,” said Graves.  “We have been interested in Biloxi for many years and we are excited to finally be a part of this great community.”

General Manager Brent Joffrion, a Gulfport native who has worked at Raising Cane’s Pascagoula restaurant since it opened in July 2011, shares Graves’ enthusiasm for the company’s newest market.

“I know how much Pascagoula loves Cane’s, and I imagine that Biloxi residents will be equally passionate about their Cane’s,” said Joffrion.  “We are looking forward to serving our customers and the community.”

Known for its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – Raising Cane’s is in the midst of a rapid nationwide expansion.  The company is a recognized industry leader in customer service and is distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

Last month, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study.  In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards.  Fully 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5” on a 5-point scale).

On March 22nd, Joffrion and his Crewmembers will be helping to refurbish Hiller Park by painting and conducting other general maintenance.

“Active support of our local communities is a huge part of Raising Cane’s DNA, so you’ll see us getting heavily involved in Biloxi’s schools and other non-profit organizations over the coming months and years,” said Joffrion.

A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony will be conducted at the restaurant at 9:00 AM on March 28th, in conjunction with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway and other community leaders.  The Biloxi High School Drumline is also scheduled to perform.  First-time visitors to the ceremonies are in for a treat, as 45-50 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new location in unique Cane’s fashion.

Doors will open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 dine-in customers will receive a commemorative Biloxi Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit.  (The voucher is not valid on Opening Day.) In many expansion markets, customers camp out overnight to be among the first to enjoy Cane’s offerings.

Between March 28th and April 14th, Biloxi customers will also be invited to enter a drawing in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has more than 150 restaurants in 17 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com.  

That’s great news for 150 local public school teachers, too. Raising Cane’s will be giving each of them a $50 gift card to Learning Zone, a classroom supply store, as well as free food at Cane’s.

Ten local schools within five miles of the Stone Oak restaurant are providing lists of teachers, from which 15 names will be randomly selected to represent each school. The drawing will be held in mid-March. Participating schools are:

   • Canyon Ridge Elementary          Encino Park Elementary
   • Hardy Oak Elementary                 Stone Oak Elementary
   • Vineyard Ranch Elementary       Wilderness Oak Elementary

   • Bush Middle School                     Tejeda Middle School

   • Lopez Middle School                    Reagan High School

Raising Cane’s newest location at 19110 Stone Oak Parkway (located at Huebner just north of 1604) will be its first restaurant inside San Antonio’s city limits. Over the past three months, Cane’s has opened restaurants in Schertz and Leon Valley, and those locations have been extremely well received. Cane’s has successfully operated since 2010 in its location at the San Antonio International Airport. A fifth area restaurant, on Culebra Road at 1604, is scheduled to open this summer.

Evan Sharf, a five-year resident of the Stone Oak area and General Manager of the company’s newest location, can’t wait to open the doors of his restaurant.

“I’ve seen the excitement that’s been generated for Cane’s in Schertz and Leon Valley, and it’s been brewing in the Stone Oak area as well,” said Sharf. “It’s especially exciting since this will be our 150th restaurant in the system. We wanted to mark the occasion by doing something special for area teachers, and the local schools really embraced the idea.”

First 150 Customers to Receive Special Cane’s Merchandise

A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony will be conducted at the restaurant at 9:00 AM on Thursday, February 21st, in conjunction with the Stone Oak Business Association. Doors will open to the public at 10:00 AM. The first 150 paying dine-in customers will receive a commemorative Stone Oak Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit. (The voucher is not valid on Opening Day.) They will also be entered to win a Raising Cane’s Gift Basket.

Between February 21st and 28th, customers at the Stone Oak restaurant will also be invited to participate in the company’s “Give Back Giveaway” tradition, in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with Free Cane’s for a Year.

Last week, Raising Cane’s earned the distinction of #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in the Nation for 2012, according to the authoritative Sandelman & Associates Quick-Track study. In addition to scoring top overall honors, Cane’s earned six additional first-place awards. Fully 63 percent of Raising Cane’s customers rated their most recent visit “excellent” overall (rating of “5″ on a 5-point scale).

“I couldn’t be more proud of our Crewmembers for the incredible work they have done for so many years to earn us this amazing recognition,” said Ian Vaughn, Raising Cane’s Chief Operating Officer, Fry Cook and Cashier. “What’s even more rewarding is knowing that this recognition comes from our Customers. We will continue to strive hard every day to exceed their expectations, just as they deserve.”

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®:
Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has 150 restaurants in 17 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture and active community involvement.

More information is available at www.raisingcanes.com.

Fortunately, they won’t have to let their imaginations do the work much longer.  Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will open its first restaurant in Omaha on Thursday, January 31. Cane’s newest location at 7060 Dodge Street (at 72nd), close to Creighton Preparatory School, Westside High, Mercy Catholic High and several elementary and middle schools, will be the chain’s 3rd restaurant in Nebraska and the 149th overall across 17 states

Raising Cane’s founder and CEO Todd Graves believes the timing is perfect for his restaurant in Omaha, given the brand’s success in the state capital.  “Nebraskans have really embraced Raising Cane’s since we opened our first restaurant in Lincoln in 2006,” said Graves.  “We think Omaha is going to be another thriving market for our brand, and we intend to bring great jobs, great chicken finger meals and great community support to the area over the months and years ahead.”

General Manager Scott Podwinski, a University of Nebraska alumnus who has lived in Omaha for the past four years, shares Graves’ enthusiasm for the company’s newest market.

“Omaha is such a great place to live and work, and it’s been fun to watch the excitement build ever since we announced that Cane’s was on its way,” said Podwinski.  “Seems like everybody I run into tells me how they can’t wait to get their ONE LOVE on.  It’s really cool!”

Known for its ONE LOVE® – quality chicken finger meals – Raising Cane’s is in the midst of a rapid nationwide expansion.  The company is a recognized industry leader in customer service and is distinguished by its generous support of the communities it serves.

On January 25, Podwinski and his Crewmembers will be volunteering at the Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, helping with general maintenance and cleaning.

“Active support of our local communities is a huge part of Raising Cane’s DNA, so you’ll see us getting heavily involved in Omaha’s schools and other non-profit organizations over the coming months and years,” said Podwinski.

A grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony will be conducted at the restaurant at 9:30 AM on January 31st, in conjunction with the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and local city officials and dignitaries.  The UNO cheerleaders and mascot are also scheduled to make special appearances. First-time visitors to the ceremonies are in for a treat, as 45-50 newly hired Crewmembers will be performing their traditional cheers and other high-energy chants to launch the new location in unique Cane’s fashion.

Doors will open to the public at 10:00 AM.  The first 100 dine-in customers will receive a commemorative Omaha Cane’s T-shirt, along with a voucher for a free Box Combo that may be redeemed on a subsequent visit.  (The voucher is not valid on Opening Day.) In many expansion markets, customers camp out overnight to be among the first to enjoy Cane’s offerings.

Between January 31st and February 7th, Omaha customers will also be invited to enter a drawing in which one customer will win a $1,000 donation to his or her local charity of choice, along with free Cane’s for a Year.

ABOUT RAISING CANE’S®

Founded by Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS has nearly 150 restaurants in 17 states with multiple new restaurants under construction. The company has ONE LOVE®—quality chicken finger meals—and is continually recognized for its unique business model and customer satisfaction. Raising Cane’s vision is to have restaurants all over the world and be the brand for quality chicken finger meals, a great crew, cool culture, and active community involvement.

Earlier this year, Cane’s outstanding customer service was recognized by Sandelman & Associates’ Quick-Track study as one of the nation’s best among quick-service restaurants, for the fifth consecutive year.  The company placed second for best overall service among 150 chains, and earned top honors for temperature of food, accuracy in filling orders and restaurant cleanliness.

More information is available at www.RaisingCanes.com.

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