- Raising Cane’s Opens Third Restaurant in Shreveport, La.
August 20, 2009
SHREVEPORT, La. – (August 20, 2009) – Three is sure to be a crowd! That’s the idea as Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., celebrates the grand opening of its third restaurant in Shreveport, La. today to meet the market’s growing demand for the brand’s popular quality chicken finger meals.
The doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the newest Raising Cane’s restaurant on 8998 Mansfield Road. This also marks the third restaurant that Raising Cane’s has opened in Louisiana in less than four weeks.
“This has been an incredible summer, and growing in Shreveport is a great way to keep the excitement going,” said Ian Vaughn, chief operating officer of Raising Cane’s. “We have terrific customers in Shreveport who have paved the way for an even bigger presence. And this newest restaurant is the best way to show our ONE LOVE to a community that continues to embrace Raising Cane’s. We are the most passionate team dedicated to delivering quality chicken finger meals with a great crew and a cool culture. And our active community involvement continues to grow as well with each new restaurant we welcome to the family.”
Matthew Snyder has been named general manager for the new Shreveport restaurant. The grand opening marks the 48th location for Raising Cane’s in the State of Louisiana and adds to the more than 80 restaurants across 13 states.
The first Raising Cane’s restaurant, which opened on August 26, 1996 in Baton Rouge, was such a hit that customers crowded in for chicken fingers until 3:30 a.m.
The new Shreveport restaurant will be open Sundays – Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Raising Cane's has been recognized for its innovative business model and commitment to quality with accolades such as being named to Restaurant Hospitality's "Top 10 Growth Chains for 2008;" ranking second on Restaurant Business "Future's Top 50” list; placing second in the country in the Sandelman & Associates’ Quick-Track Customer Satisfaction study; winning Nation's Restaurant News 2003 "Hot Concepts Award;" and being listed among the "Top 100 Movers and Shakers" in Fast Casual magazine.
About Raising Cane’s:
Founded by entrepreneur Todd Graves in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has more than 80 restaurants in 13 states with several new restaurants under construction. The Company has ONE LOVE – quality chicken finger meals – and focuses its menu on fresh, never-ever frozen chicken fingers, grilled Texas Toast brushed with garlic butter, fresh cole slaw and crinkle-cut French fries. More information on Raising Cane’s is available at www.raisingcanes.com.
For more information, contact:
Micah Hirschfield, Fleishman-Hillard
713-513-9516
micah.hirschfield@fleishman.com
