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Raising Cane’s, the chicken finger chain, is set to open its first restaurant in the greater Charlotte area in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Located at 520 John Ross Parkway, this new establishment will open on July 23, 2025, in a former Bob Evans site. This marks the fifth Raising Cane’s in South Carolina, aiming to enhance the local dining landscape. With growth plans in the Charlotte market, residents are eagerly anticipating this new culinary option.
Rock Hill, South Carolina – Raising Cane’s, the popular chicken finger chain, has announced plans to open its first restaurant in the greater Charlotte area in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on July 23, 2025. This new establishment, situated at 520 John Ross Parkway, will occupy the site of a former Bob Evans restaurant and is expected to enhance the dining landscape in the rapidly developing region.
The opening of the Rock Hill location will mark the fifth Raising Cane’s in South Carolina. Currently, the chain operates in Summerville, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, and Clemson, having established its presence in the state since 2010. In contrast, the state of North Carolina currently hosts only three Raising Cane’s locations, all of which are situated more than two hours from Rock Hill, specifically in Greenville, Chapel Hill, and Camp Lejeune.
The Rock Hill restaurant is planned to be housed in a 2,800-square-foot stand-alone building designed to include a drive-thru, catering to the needs of an area that features a shopping center, a movie theater, and several other restaurants, including an Olive Garden across the street. While the location is in a phase of rapid development, local planning staff have indicated that the building permit for the site has not yet been issued. Nevertheless, the chain has begun posting job openings for various positions at the new restaurant on its official website, with management hiring already underway.
Founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Raising Cane’s has expanded extensively across the United States and internationally, with hundreds of locations serving their popular offerings. The menu is well-known for its signature chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, Cane’s sauce, Texas toast, coleslaw, lemonade, and iced tea, attracting a loyal customer base.
The construction of the Rock Hill location aligns with Raising Cane’s broader strategy of increasing its footprint in the southeast. Current discussions are already underway regarding further expansion opportunities into the Charlotte market beyond this initial opening, signaling the chain’s commitment to growth in the region.
As Raising Cane’s prepares for its debut in Rock Hill, the community and prospective employees are eagerly awaiting the opening, projected for late 2025 or early 2026. With the anticipated arrival of this chicken finger establishment, local residents will gain access to a well-established dining option, further diversifying the culinary offerings available in the area.
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