Louisiana-based raising Cane’s now has over 700 locations nationwide, including 15 locations in Florida | facebook image

Louisiana-based fried chicken chain Raising Cane's is nearly ready to serve its crispy chicken tenders and beloved signature sauce to St. Pete residents.

The growing franchise is set to debut on Tuesday, August 5th at 2700 Tyrone Boulevard North, located in a new outparcel building at Tyrone Square Mall.

Festivities will kick off in the morning, with a giveaway from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for a chance to win free Cane’s for a year. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Guests can also enjoy free Raising Cane’s swag, a live DJ, and chicken tender samples.

A raising cane’s six-piece chicken tender combo | Raising Cane’s

Raising Cane’s entered the Pinellas County market in 2023, opening its first location on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater after purchasing a former Village Inn site for $4.5 million and demolishing the building.

A few months later, the chain launched a second Clearwater location at 4835 East Bay Drive.

In January, a third location debuted at 25952 State Road 56 in Lutz, in front of the Tampa Premium Outlets.

The new St. Petersburg restaurant marks the company’s fourth Tampa Bay location.

In May, St. Pete Rising reported that Raising Cane’s had submitted permits for a fifth area location, a drive-thru restaurant on an outparcel at 10500 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The site was previously home to a Red Lobster, which closed in May 2024 after the company announced it was considering bankruptcy.

Since its first restaurant, the disco ball has become a staple in all Raising Cane's restaurants and offices. It symbolizes a fun, energetic atmosphere | Raising Cane’s

Raising Cane’s, named after founder Todd Graves’s beloved yellow Labrador Retriever, Cane, has been growing in popularity ever since its debut in 1996 thanks to its signature chicken tenders.

The tenders are marinated with a special blend, fried in a canola oil mix, and served with Cane’s Sauce, a tangy mix of mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.

Combo meals come in three-, four-, and six-piece options, each served with crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast, coleslaw, and a drink.

The menu also includes lemonade and sweet tea by the gallon, as well as “tailgate” platters of chicken tenders.

Raising Cane’s St. Pete store is expected to open daily at 10 a.m. and close at 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.