Raising Cane’s To Open Its First Chicago Drive-Thru In South Loop Early Next Year
New Location to Bring Saucy Chicken Fingers to 564 W. Taylor St.
Get ready for more chicken, South Loopers. Raising Cane’s is bringing its brand of saucy chicken fingers to 564 W. Taylor St. The fast casual chain is expected to open in February 2025 and will be the first location with a drive-thru within city limits, spokesperson Greer Martin told Block Club.
Large Location with Two Drive-Thrus and Walk-Up Window
The South Loop outpost is adjacent to the former Graf Air Freight facility and will be on the larger side at 32,000-square-feet, boasting two drive-thrus and a walk-up window. It will join three other Chicago locations in Rogers Park, Wrigleyville, and the Loop, with others set to open in Roscoe Village, River North, and Hyde Park. The chain has 19 locations in the Chicagoland area.
Company Continues to Expand
The restaurant recently celebrated its 28th anniversary in August with the unveiling of an all-gold restaurant in Boston. While the restaurant industry has struggled in recent years, fast casual chains like Raising Cane’s have managed to grow, expanding in states like New York and California. According to Restaurant Business Online, Raising Cane founder Todd Graves aims to open a total of 1,600 stores and make $10 billion in sales by 2030.
Employee-Friendly Company
The restaurant made headlines in 2021 when the company dispatched hundreds of corporate employees to work in its restaurants during a labor shortage. Earlier this year, USA Today named Raising Cane’s one of the top workplaces in the country, the only restaurant company in the Top 25.
Conclusion
Raising Cane’s is bringing its signature chicken fingers and drive-thru service to the South Loop in early 2025. The new location will be the first with a drive-thru within city limits and will join several other locations in the Chicagoland area. With its commitment to employee satisfaction and expansion plans, Raising Cane’s is a company to watch in the fast casual industry.
FAQs
* When will Raising Cane’s open its new location in the South Loop?
+ The new location is expected to open in February 2025.
* Will the new location have a drive-thru?
+ Yes, the new location will have two drive-thrus and a walk-up window.
* How many locations does Raising Cane’s have in the Chicagoland area?
+ The chain has 19 locations in the Chicagoland area.
* What are Raising Cane’s expansion plans?
+ According to Restaurant Business Online, Raising Cane founder Todd Graves aims to open a total of 1,600 stores and make $10 billion in sales by 2030.
