- Raising Cane’s Opens Newest Restaurant in Broussard, La.
July 30, 2009
Today, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers®, one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S., is celebrating the grand opening of its newest restaurant and its first location in Broussard, La., at 117 St. Nazaire Road.
The American success story of a restaurant chain that specializes in ONE LOVE – quality chicken fingers meals -- along with a famously-secret Cane’s dipping sauce is now welcoming Broussard residents to the “Caniac” crowd.
“While many people may say that Raising Cane’s is a brand that ‘defies the odds’, we prefer to take the approach that when you do one thing and do it well, customers recognize that passion and dedication to quality, and that recognition is what affords us the opportunity to continue growing restaurants at a healthy pace without sacrificing the quality of our Operations,” said Ian Vaughn, Chief Operating Officer of Raising Cane’s. “We are excited to grow in Broussard, but are even more excited to have the people in this community become our newest family members. I believe they will not only appreciate Raising Cane’s passion for serving quality chicken finger meals with a great crew and a cool culture, but they will likely be surprised at how actively involved our brand will be in supporting the local community.”
Billy Mick has been named general manager for the Broussard restaurant. Today’s grand opening marks the 46th 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 Broussard 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
