- Raising Cane’s will open a new Archer Road store in Gainesville on May 27 with a ribbon-cutting, giveaways, and a $1,000 donation to the Humane Society.
- The new location features a double-lane drive-thru and local art showcasing Gainesville traditions, and will operate daily with extended weekend hours.
A new Raising Cane’s fried chicken storefront is hatching in Gainesville with a ribbon cutting and giveaways planned for the grand opening at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27.
The celebration at the new establishment, located at 3433 SW Archer Rd., will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony from the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, a DJ with music and a special appearance by UF’s Alberta Gator from 8 to 10 a.m.
Giveaways include a “Lucky 20” drawing to award 20 attendees ages 13 and older free Cane’s for a year, a Cane’s branded trucker hat and free Box Combo Card and an exclusive gift basket to the first customer in line. Staff will also present a $1,000 check to the Humane Society of North Central Florida.
The new Raising Cane’s will be open Sunday through Thursday from 10 to 1 a.m. with extended hours on Friday and Saturday from 10 to 2 a.m. Raising Cane’s currently serves Alachua County from its 1680 W University Ave. Ste. 20 location.
“We’re proud to continue growing in the Gainesville community,” said Raising Cane’s restaurant leader Seneca Cook in a press release.
According to the release, the new Archer Road Cane’s is the first with a double-lane drive-thru. Inside, customers will find local art and a showcase of memorabilia celebrating Gainesville through local high schools, university traditions and iconic landmarks. The décor aims to make every visit to Raising Cane’s feel like a hometown celebration, according to the release.
The award-winning restaurant brand is excited to bring its hand-battered, cooked-to-order chicken fingers, Cane’s Sauce, crinkle-cut fries, buttery Cane’s toast and coleslaw made in-house daily to the community.
“We’re excited to deepen our roots, continue to build meaningful relationships, support local nonprofits and give back in ways that make a real difference,” Cook said in the release. “We look forward to serving our Craveable Chicken Finger Meals while growing alongside this vibrant city, celebrating its spirit and being an active part of the Community for years to come.”
Founded in 1996 by Todd Graves, Raising Cane’s is one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands with over 1,000 storefronts around the world and plans to open nearly 100 new ones in 2026 alone.
The brand is also expanding internationally with its first restaurant opening in Mexico this year and its first UK Restaurant in early 2027. The restaurant’s “Cane’s Sauce” is named the number one most craveable sauce in the restaurant industry and the most craveable chicken, according to the release.
Updates on the Archer Road location can be found online.