Michigan Getting a New Chicken Finger Restaurant Next Week
Chicken fingers are good times. There’s obviously a big love for chicken throughout Michigan, and chicken fingers are part of that love affair.
Now, a beloved national restaurant known for its chicken fingers is opening its first Michigan restaurant. The official opening date is Tuesday (Oct. 18).
The much-anticipated opening of Raising Cane’s in Michigan will take place in East Lansing, as the new location is right off the campus of Michigan State University. Located at 301 Grand River Ave in East Lansing, Raising Canes’ first-ever Michigan location will offer its famed chicken fingers and Cane’s Sauce. To get ready for the grand opening, Raising Cane’s has hired more than 130 local crewmembers for multiple positions. To officially open the location, 20 lucky customers will have a chance to win “Free Cane’s for a Year.” Entries for the contest will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and 20 winners will be drawn at 9:00 a.m. Also at 9 a.m., East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon will be on hand with other City Council and Chamber of Commerce members for a ribbon cutting ceremony. MSU’s Cheerleaders and Dance Team will also be there, Raising Cane’s will present the athletes with a $1,000 check in support of MSU Athletics.
“As a native Michigander, I am so excited to officially be opening our first Raising Cane’s in Michigan,” Jenn Szewc, Raising Cane’s Regional Leader of Restaurants, said in a statement. “There is so much enthusiasm and anticipation already among our East Lansing Caniacs, and I could not think of a better location to open than in the heart of MSU’s campus. All our new Michigan Crew are trained and ready to serve up our amazing Chicken Finger Meals, and we cannot wait to get started.” Raising Cane’s will serve Customers from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. For more information, visit the restaurant’s website.
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