Raising Cane’s Is Opening Its First Metro Detroit Location in Canton | Eater Detroit

"A new chicken-finger chain location at 144218 Ford Road in Canton held a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, February 4, inviting visitors to brave frigid temperatures for a chance to be among the first to dip their chicken fingers into the chain's signature sauce. The dining room is adorned with memorabilia from local high schools and other area-relevant decor, including a pennant from Willow Run Airport. Detroit Lions star punter Jack Fox was scheduled to appear just ahead of service at 8:45 a.m. to help with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, sign autographs, serve the first customer in the drive-thru window, and accept a $2,500 donation on behalf of the Kirk Gibson Foundation. Menu details preserved from reporting note that the chain's chicken fingers are "hand-battered and cooked to order," meals include a slice of Texas toast, and sides consist of crinkle-cut fries and coleslaw; lemonade is also offered. Not everyone is a fan of the seasoning, with some critics calling it "bland at best," while fans point to the chain's sauces and viral videos—featuring curious fans dipping their chicken fingers or toast into full-sized cups of sauce—that have driven enthusiastic followings and spawned countless dupe recipes online. The location is the state's second, following an initial opening in East Lansing in 2022; more Michigan openings were announced for Ann Arbor (1116 South University), Grandville, and Sterling Heights. Context about the brand: founded in 1996 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, the chain had nearly 900 locations in more than 40 states and was planning more than 100 new restaurants in new markets in 2025; QSR Magazine projected 2024 sales above $4.5 billion, more than 850 restaurants, and a pace to debut more than 90 restaurants that year, including a flagship inside the historic Paramount Building in Times Square. Hours for this Canton location were listed as 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday." - Serena Maria Daniels