Raising Cane’s to Open Seven New Restaurants Across the US in October

Raising Cane’s, the Louisiana-based chicken finger chain, will open seven new restaurants across the United States in October, continuing a rapid expansion that has already brought several dozen new locations this year. The Raising Cane’s October openings will bring the chain’s footprint to 998 locations as it pushes toward a goal of 1,600 restaurants by the end of the decade.

The openings, first reported this month, stretch from Wisconsin to California. Three of the seven restaurants will be the chain’s first locations in their respective cities, while the rest strengthen its presence in markets it already serves.

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Raising Cane’s October openings: the full schedule

Here are the seven scheduled openings, with dates and addresses:

First locations for Wausau, Springfield and Macon

For three cities — Wausau, Wisconsin; Springfield, Oregon; and Macon, Georgia — the October openings will be Raising Cane’s very first restaurants. The company says population density weighs heavily in its decisions about where and when it expands into new markets.

“Our restaurant openings are an exciting opportunity for Raising Cane’s to connect with customers and become part of the local community,” a company representative said in a statement. “This fall, we’re looking forward to welcoming guests in Wausau, Springfield and Macon for the first time, while continuing to build on the incredible relationships we’ve created with Caniacs in markets we already call home.”

None of the October openings bring the chain into a new state. That is expected to change with upcoming projects: the chain’s website lists a first South Dakota location in Sioux Falls among its “coming soon” projects, along with Fairbanks (Alaska), Los Angeles (California), North Miami Beach (Florida) and Fayetteville (North Carolina).

Nearly 1,000 restaurants and counting

Raising Cane’s currently operates more than 980 restaurants across 44 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. Once the seven October locations open their doors, the total will reach 998.

The October schedule caps a busy year for the chain, which opened several dozen restaurants already this year — including six in September alone.

As of September, five states are still waiting for their first Raising Cane’s: Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming. The company has confirmed it plans to expand to “every state and all major cities across the US,” with a stated goal of 1,600 restaurants by the end of the decade.

What is on the Raising Cane’s menu

The chain’s menu has stayed largely unchanged since it first opened in 1996. It centers on hand-battered, cooked-to-order chicken fingers, served with crinkle-cut fries, Cane’s Toast, the signature Cane’s Sauce and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

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Conclusion

With seven openings in October and a pipeline that includes its first South Dakota restaurant, Raising Cane’s is pushing rapidly toward the 1,000-location milestone. Whether the simple, unchanged-since-1996 menu can keep fueling that growth is one of the restaurant industry’s most watched stories heading into 2027.

FAQ

How many Raising Cane’s restaurants are opening in October 2026?

Seven restaurants are scheduled to open in October 2026, in Wausau, San Francisco, Goleta, Springfield, Macon, Grandville and Idaho Falls.

Which cities are getting their first Raising Cane’s in October?

Wausau (Wisconsin), Springfield (Oregon) and Macon (Georgia) will each get their first Raising Cane’s locations.

How many Raising Cane’s locations are there in total?

More than 980 locations across 44 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. After the seven October openings, the chain will have 998 restaurants.

What is Raising Cane’s long-term expansion goal?

The company aims to have 1,600 restaurants by the end of the decade, in every US state and all major cities.