Raising Cane’s Expands Nationwide: New Locations and Reopenings Announced for May 2025

Raising Cane’s, the Louisiana-based chicken finger chain renowned for its signature tangy sauce, crinkle fries, and thick Texas toast, is accelerating its nationwide expansion. In May 2025, the company will open new locations in seven states and reopen two revamped restaurants.

New Locations and Reopenings Schedule

The expansion begins on May 4 with the reopening of two locations:

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 14100 N. Pennsylvania Ave. (reopening May 4)
• Lexington, Kentucky – 2201 W. Admiral Way (reopening May 18)

New openings will follow in phases, starting on May 12 and concluding on May 27:

• Jonesboro, Arkansas – 2511 E. Highland Drive (first-ever location in Arkansas, opening May 12)
• El Centro, California – 2299 N. Imperial Ave. (opening May 12)
• Queens, New York – 230-05 Merrick Blvd. (drive-thru location opening May 13)
• Greensboro, North Carolina – 4423 W. Wendover Ave. (opening May 22)
• Owings Mills, Maryland – 10231 Reisterstown Road (opening May 27)
• Gainesville, Florida – 3433 SW Archer Road (opening May 27)
• Akron, Ohio – 3921 Medina Road (opening May 27)

Commitment to Customer Experience

“We’re staying committed to the restaurants that have helped build us by investing in improvements that ensure every experience meets the high standards our customers expect.”

Raising Cane’s emphasized its dedication to enhancing existing locations while expanding its footprint. The Queens, New York, drive-thru location follows the recent opening of a Brooklyn drive-thru, which includes a walk-up window and a covered, heated patio. Customers at these locations can order on-site or online.

Rapid Growth Trajectory

This expansion aligns with Cane’s aggressive growth strategy. Earlier this year, the chain opened more than a dozen new restaurants, and in 2025 alone, it added 100 new locations nationwide. In April 2025, the company celebrated the opening of its 1,000th restaurant, located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

According to a 2024 report by FOX Business, Raising Cane’s has approximately 300 new restaurants in various stages of development globally. The company aims to operate over 1,600 locations and achieve Top 10 US Restaurant Brand status.