US fast-casual chicken chain Raising Cane’s, which has become a viral sensation on TikTok in recent years, is set to enter the UK market.
The restaurant brand, which has more than 900 locations, will open its first UK flagship site in London’s Piccadilly Circus at the end of 2026.
Several more locations will follow, including The Strand, Oxford Circus, Paddington, South Bank and drive-thru locations across greater London and beyond.
Raising Cane’s has risen to fame on TikTok with over five million social followers, including celebrity fans such as Snoop Dogg and Post Malone.
Its menu consists of five core products, including Chicken Fingers, Cane’s Sauce, Texas Toast, coleslaw and crinkle-cut fries.
To support its growth plans, Raising Cane’s will be hiring a UK president to oversee business operations and support centre functions from a London-based office. Additional roles at the restaurant and support office levels will be recruited for later this year.
“Bringing Raising Cane’s to the UK has been a dream of ours for many years and we’re excited to officially open the doors to our UK flagship late next year,” said Raising Cane’s co-CEO and COO AJ Kumaran.
“We love the vibrant and eclectic atmosphere of Piccadilly Circus and are looking forward to marking this milestone with a flagship in the heart of London. With nearly 950 restaurants across the US and Middle East, Europe presents an excellent expansion opportunity as we embark on this next phase of growth, and we’re excited to begin that growth with the UK.”
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