Grand Rapids Area’s Third Raising Cane’s Is On the Way

Grand Rapids’ first Raising Cane’s opened just last week, and the lines were wild. Cars stretched out onto 28th Street, causing traffic backups, which shows that West Michigan is more than ready to welcome the fast-food chicken chain.

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The new spot is in Kentwood, taking over the former Outback Steakhouse.

And if one location isn’t enough, a second Raising Cane’s is planned near Rivertown Crossings Mall in Grandville.

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Chain Expands in West Michigan

But there’s more. A third Raising Cane’s is planned for the area. MLive reports a new restaurant has been proposed for 3179 Alpine Ave. in Walker, the old TGI Fridays spot.

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The Walker Planning Commission has approved the plan, and construction could start as early as July 2026. The project calls for demolishing Fridays to make way for a 3,100-square-foot restaurant with a double drive-thru and both indoor and outdoor seating.

If somehow the hype hasn’t reached you yet, here’s the deal. Raising Cane’s is famous for hand-battered chicken tenders, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, sweet tea, and its signature Cane’s sauce for dipping.

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Chain Expands Across Michigan

Michigan’s first Raising Cane’s opened in East Lansing in 2022, and since then, the chain has expanded to Ann Arbor, Kentwood, Canton, and Portage. When news first broke that Raising Cane’s was coming to Michigan, the company announced plans to open at least 20 new restaurants in the state over the next decade.