Raising Cane announced plans to open 12 new restaurants in 10 states of the United States in November 2026.
This expansion includes the brand's first restaurant in South Dakota.
After achieving sales of approximately $5.48 billion in 2025, Raising Cane continues to advance its expansion plans in the United States.
At the time of this announcement, Raising Cane has maintained strong sales growth for several consecutive years. The company currently operates over 1,000 restaurants and aspires to become one of the top 10 food and beverage brands in the United States.
Where will 12 new restaurants open?
According to the schedule announced by the company, new restaurants will open in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah.
The complete store opening arrangements for November are as follows:
- November 2: New Jersey Brick, Utah Spanish Fork
- November 5th: North Carolina Fayetteville
- November 9th: Florida State North Miami Beach
- November 17th: South Dakota Sioux Falls
- November 20th: Michigan State Walker, California State Walnut Creek
- November 23: Connecticut Waterbury; Illinois Homewood; Florida Jacksonville; Alabama Birmingham
- November 30th: Utah Orem
This expansion also allows the chain brand to enter new communities such as Brick and Fayetteville, while further consolidating its presence in existing markets.
Raising Cane accelerates expansion after strong growth
The plan to open 12 stores in November represents a significant increase from the initially reported 7 stores to be opened in October. The company also announced plans to open 7 stores in August and 5 stores in July.
In the past few years, Raising Cane has seen significant growth driven by demand for its signature chicken nuggets, Cane's Sauce, wavy fries, and Texas toast.
According to data from industry data company Technomic, the sales of this chain brand increased by 32% in 2024 and by another 10.6% in 2025. In 2025, the revenue was approximately 5.48 billion US dollars, and the number of stores increased by 10.3%, reaching 913.
This performance helped Raising Cane rise to 16th place among the largest food and beverage chains in the United States, ranked by sales volume.
What is the next step for Raising Cane?
The company's expansion goals are not limited to the United States. Raising Cane is preparing to open its first restaurant in London at the beginning of 2027, which is an important step in its international growth strategy.
With 12 new restaurants added in November, this chain brand continues to expand its influence in existing markets as well as communities it has not entered before.
