What States Is Raising Cane’s In? (2026 Locations List)
Raising Cane’s is in 44 states plus Washington, D.C. and Guam as of October 2026, with more than 980 restaurants — and the chain expects to cross 1,000 locations before the end of the year. Founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1996, Cane’s has grown into one of the fastest-expanding chicken chains in America, opening nearly 100 new restaurants in 2026 alone.
Total Locations: Nearly 1,000 and Counting
The growth numbers tell the story. Back in January 2026 there were roughly 879 U.S. locations; by October that number had climbed past 980 across 44 states, D.C., and Guam. The company has said it plans to open nearly 100 restaurants in 2026, and international expansion is next — the first Mexico restaurant is slated for this year and the first UK restaurant for early 2027.
States With the Most Raising Cane’s Locations
A handful of states hold the vast majority of restaurants:
| State | Approx. Locations | Key Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | ~200 | Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio |
| California | ~115–137 | Los Angeles, Sacramento, Bay Area |
| Ohio | ~65 | Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati |
| Louisiana | ~60–63 | Baton Rouge, New Orleans |
| Arizona | ~40–45 | Phoenix, Tempe, Tucson |
| Illinois | ~45 | Chicago suburbs |
| Florida | ~31 | Miami, Orlando, Tampa |
| Missouri | ~23 | St. Louis, Kansas City |
| Nevada | ~23 | Las Vegas |
| Oklahoma | ~22 | Oklahoma City, Tulsa |
Texas alone accounts for roughly one in five Cane’s restaurants in the country.
Cities With the Most Locations
- Houston, TX — ~24 restaurants
- Las Vegas, NV — ~14–15
- Dallas, TX — ~13
- San Antonio, TX — ~12
- Baton Rouge, LA — ~11 (the hometown)
- Phoenix, AZ — ~10
States Without a Raising Cane’s (Yet)
As of late 2026, Cane’s still has no restaurants in Maine, Vermont, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, plus the territories of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. South Dakota is on the “coming soon” list — a Sioux Falls location is under construction and would be the brand’s first in the state.
New Openings: Fall 2026
Cane’s opened several restaurants in September 2026 (Saginaw, MI; Cleveland and Nashville, TN; Westminster, CO; Gresham, OR) and has more scheduled for October, including Wausau, WI; Goleta and San Francisco, CA; Springfield, OR; Macon, GA; Grandville, MI; and Idaho Falls, ID. The Fisherman’s Wharf location in San Francisco is the brand’s first in that city.
How to Find Your Nearest Location
- Use the official restaurant locator on raisingcanes.com — it shows open restaurants and “coming soon” spots.
- Check the Cane’s mobile app for hours, drive-thru status, and mobile ordering availability.
- Google Maps lists hours and reviews for every location; new openings usually appear there first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many states is Raising Cane’s in?
44 states plus Washington, D.C. and Guam as of October 2026, with more than 980 restaurants total.
Is Raising Cane’s coming to my state?
If you’re in Maine, Vermont, Montana, Wyoming, or North Dakota, not yet — but South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Alaska (Fairbanks), and New Hampshire (Portsmouth) all have locations listed as coming soon. Check the official locator for the latest.
Which state has the most Raising Cane’s?
Texas, with roughly 200 locations — about one-fifth of all Cane’s restaurants in the U.S.
Is Raising Cane’s international?
Not yet, but it’s close: the first Mexico restaurant is planned for 2026 and the first UK restaurant for early 2027.
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