Raising Cane's

Crazy Popular Chicken Finger Chain Sets Mira Mesa Opening | Eater San Diego

"Continuing its San Diego expansion, I note the Southern fried fast-food chain Raising Cane’s, which first landed in Santee in 2018, is opening a new Mira Mesa location to the public on Tuesday, September 22. Founded in Louisiana, the now-global chain operates over 500 locations, including outposts in Vista and Temecula. Despite a menu limited to fried chicken fingers (fresh, never frozen), it has amassed a devoted fanbase who call themselves 'caniacs'; the chicken fingers are offered in different combos along with fries, cole slaw, and Cane’s Sauce, a mayo-and-ketchup concoction. The Mira Mesa store, which replaces Rockin’ Baja Lobster in the complex that also houses Menya Ultra Ramen, is decorated with interior graphics that celebrate and support Miramar Airbase and the military community, and will have double drive-thru lanes to accommodate crowds. The company says it plans to open more locations in San Diego — likely a few in 2021." - Candice Woo