Raising Cane's Named by AOL Money & Finance to "25 Next Big Chains"

BATON ROUGE, La. – (Nov. 21, 2008) – AOL Money & Finance today named Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers one of the “25 Next Big Chains."

"This has been an incredible year for our company, and this honor on AOL shows just how far we plan to go,” said Clay Dover, president of Raising Cane’s.

The AOL list was based on customer feedback on the site.

With positive sales and legions of chicken finger fans across the network, Raising Cane’s has succeeded in the current economy and championed tremendous growth in recent months.  Founded in 1996 by Todd Graves and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., for the past 12 years, the company has expanded to more 75 locations in 13 states.

“Our loyal customers are the ones who drive our passion for bigger goals ahead,” Dover said.  “And our focus is to keep feeding their demand for great food in a super atmosphere served up by the best crew around.”

Plans for 2009 include an additional restaurant support office in Dallas, a larger corporate staff and more locations across the region and the nation.

About Raising Cane’s:

Founded in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers operates more than 75 restaurants in 13 states.  The restaurant has one love – chicken fingers – and focuses its menu offering on fresh, made-to-order chicken fingers, grilled Texas Toast brushed with garlic butter, fresh cole slaw and crinkle-cut French fries.  More information on Raising Cane’s is available at  www.raisingcanes.com.

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