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Raising Cane's will continue its national expansion in August with the opening of seven new restaurants and the reopening of four remodeled locations as the chicken chain marks its 30th anniversary. The company will enter two new markets, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Statesboro, Georgia.
Raising Cane’s will continue its national expansion in August with the opening of seven new restaurants and the reopening of four remodeled locations as the chicken chain marks its 30th anniversary.
The company will enter two new markets during the month, opening its first restaurants in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and Statesboro, Georgia. Additional new locations are scheduled to open in Novi, Michigan; Thousand Oaks, California; Fontana, California; Linden, New Jersey; and Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Alongside its expansion, Raising Cane’s will reopen remodeled restaurants in College Station, Texas; Lexington, Kentucky; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Gahanna, Ohio as part of its continued investment in existing markets.
“August is a meaningful month for Raising Cane’s as we celebrate our 30th birthday and reflect on how far we’ve come since opening our first Restaurant in 1996,” a Raising Cane’s representative said in a statement. “This milestone gives us an opportunity to celebrate the incredible growth we’ve experienced over the past three decades while looking ahead to an even brighter future. From opening in new markets like Rocky Mount and Statesboro to welcoming Customers back to newly remodeled Restaurants, every opening in August and beyond represents our continued commitment to serving our ONE LOVE.
As we celebrate 30 years, we’re more excited than ever for what’s ahead and look forward to bringing Raising Cane’s to even more Communities in the years to come.”
The company’s August opening schedule includes:
New Restaurants
August 3: Novi, Michigan; Rocky Mount, North Carolina
August 10: Thousand Oaks, California
August 17: Fontana, California; Linden, New Jersey
August 24: Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Statesboro, Georgia
Remodeled Restaurant Reopenings
August 12: College Station, Texas
August 17: Lexington, Kentucky; Las Vegas, Nevada
August 24: Gahanna, Ohio
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This story was originally published in QSR Magazine on July 30, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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