Craving chicken fingers? You won’t have to wait much longer. Raising Cane’s opens its first Jacksonville location on Tuesday, July 15, at 8308 Merchants Way. Doors open at 10 a.m., but the celebration kicks off well before then, with community festivities, exclusive giveaways, and appearances by special guests. In case you are planning on attending the opening celebration. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of time.
What to expect at Raising Cane’s grand opening event?
The celebration kicks off around 9 a.m. with an emblematic ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local Chamber members. Raising Cane’s will also present donation checks to the Jacksonville YMCA and the I Love Music Foundation, highlighting its commitment to supporting the local community right from day one. Expect giveaways, including chances for free chicken for a year, at the event. (Be sure to get there early.)
What is Raising Cane’s known for? What’s on the Raising Cane’s menu?
Founded in 1996, Raising Cane’s is known for its limited menu of hand-battered, cooked-to-order fried chicken fingers and signature Cane’s sauce — a secret recipe known only to its managers. Its combo meals — available with two, three, four or six chicken fingers — come with crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and coleslaw. A chicken sandwich made with three chicken fingers is also available.
Where is the new Raising Cane’s in Jacksonville?
Is Raising Cane’s Open? What are the hours of operation?
To satisfy morning or late-night chicken finger and crinkle-cut fries cravings, following its grand opening on July 15th at 10 a.m., the new Raising Cane’s is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. with extended hours Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Want to meet the Jacksonville Icemen or Jumbo Shrimp mascots? Here’s who’s showing up
To fuel some high-energy entertainment and local star power, Raising Cane’s grand opening will feature appearances by Fang, the Jacksonville Icemen mascot, and Scampi, the mascot of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. The event will also include performances by the Oakleaf High School cheer squad and a drumline from the I Love Music Foundation.
Giveaways await early birds at Raising Cane’s grand opening
Does Raising Cane’s have a drive-thru?
Yes, the new Raising Cane’s will feature both patio dining and a drive-thru. Many newer restaurants feature a dual drive-thru. Here’s a sneak peek at the new restaurant design.
When did Raising Cane’s first come to Florida?
Raising Cane’s made its Florida debut in Miami’s South Beach in early 2022. The fast-food chain now has 20 locations across the state, including Gainesville (the closest to Jacksonville), as well as in Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, and various parts of South Florida.
How many Raising Cane’s are in Jacksonville?
Raising Cane’s debut on Tuesday, July 15, will mark just the beginning of the restaurant’s presence in Jacksonville. The chain is proposing three additional locations in the Jacksonville area, joining a competitive fast-food market.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville’s first Raising Cane’s opens July 15 with giveaways, mascots. What to know
Reporting by Doris Alvarez Cea and Gary T. Mills, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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