Seattle’s fast-food scene is about to get a major new addition in less than a month, as a popular fried chicken chain has announced the opening date for their first-ever Seattle location in the U District.
Raising Cane’s is officially opening its first-ever Seattle location in the University District on February 17. The new restaurant will be located at 345 University Way Northeast, according to a company news release, and the brand is promising a big splash for its Emerald City debut.
The grand opening is being billed as “an all-out celebration,” complete with community givebacks and a giveaway that will award 20 lucky customers free Raising Cane’s for an entire year. If you plan to go, expect long lines for your food.
“We’re beyond excited to bring Raising Cane’s to Seattle for the very first time and become part of the U-District Community,” said Restaurant Leader Brennie Avina in the release. The new location is also expected to create 100 local jobs.
Founded in Louisiana in 1996, Raising Cane’s has grown rapidly over the years and now operates nearly 1,000 restaurants across 40 states. Despite that expansion, the chain has stuck closely to its original formula. The menu has remained small over the decades, focusing on a short list of fan favorites: fried chicken strips, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, coleslaw, and the signature Cane’s Sauce.
With the Raising Cane’s opening date just weeks away, the University District is set to become the home of Seattle’s first taste of the cult-favorite chicken chain. The only other locations in the state can be found in Spokane and Vancouver, WA.