ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) — Raising Cane’s is opening its first St. Petersburg location Tuesday, August 5, and kicking off the celebration with giveaways, music and the chance to win free Cane’s for a year.
The Louisiana-based fast-casual chain, known for its simple menu of chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, buttery toast and its signature Cane’s Sauce, will welcome customers to its newest Florida restaurant at 2700 Tyrone Blvd. N., just outside Tyrone Square Mall.
The festivities begin at 8 a.m. with a “Lucky 20” giveaway, where 20 customers ages 13 and older will be selected to win free Cane’s for a year. Entries will be accepted between 8 and 9 a.m., with winners announced shortly after. Guests must be present to win.
The first 100 customers to purchase a Combo meal will also receive a commemorative hat and a voucher for a free Box Combo on a return visit. A live DJ will be on site throughout the day to keep the energy high.
The event includes a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, and a $1,000 donation presentation to Pet Pal Animal Shelter, a local nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates animals at risk of euthanasia.
Customer No. 1 in line will receive a special welcome and gift basket from the Cane’s team, a tradition for the brand’s grand openings.
“We’re thrilled to bring Raising Cane’s to St. Petersburg for the very first time,” said Dylan Techton, Area Leader of Restaurants. “This vibrant community shares our passion for great food and community involvement, and we can’t wait to serve our ONE LOVE – Craveable Chicken Finger Meals – to new customers in the area.”
The restaurant features a double-lane drive-thru and a dine-in area adorned with local artwork and memorabilia. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Raising Cane’s operates more than 900 restaurants across 40 states, with plans to open over 100 new locations in 2025. For more information, visit raisingcanes.com.
