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Raising Cane's is a company-owned chain and does not offer franchises to the public.
Founder Todd Graves has been explicit about keeping Raising Cane's 100% company-owned. Every location is operated directly by the company, allowing tight quality control and a unified culture. There are no franchise opportunities available now or planned for the future.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers was founded in 1996 by Todd Graves in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The chain has grown to over 800 locations across the US and internationally, becoming one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in America through company-owned expansion only.
The brand's simple 4-item menu (chicken fingers, crinkle fries, coleslaw, Texas toast, and the famous Cane's sauce) has built a fanatical following. Raising Cane's is consistently ranked among the highest in customer satisfaction and has been expanding aggressively into new markets.