Raising Cane's Plans New Bay Area Location
The fast-food chain Raising Cane's plans to open a new restaurant at an iconic Bay Area destination currently undergoing revitalization. The company, known for its chicken fingers, has not disclosed the specific location. This expansion is part of the chain's continued growth in the region.
- The first San Francisco location is set to open at Stonestown Galleria in late summer 2026, replacing a McDonald's that had been in that spot for 30 years. - A second San Francisco restaurant is planned for 211 Jefferson St. near Fisherman's Wharf, also expected to open in the summer of 2026. - The Fisherman's Wharf area is currently undergoing a period of renewal, with the addition of a new waterfront plaza and other restaurants, including a boozy Taco Bell Cantina and an Everett & Jones BBQ. - The Stonestown Galleria has been actively adding popular international food chains as part of a successful revitalization strategy that has helped it thrive in contrast to other struggling San Francisco malls. - These openings are part of an aggressive Bay Area expansion that includes recently opened restaurants in Colma and Hayward, with more planned for San Jose. - As part of its regional growth, the company also invested $12.7 million in a property at 2310 Telegraph Ave. for a future Berkeley location. - A Raising Cane's executive mentioned long-term plans to add about 44 new locations throughout the greater Bay Area in the coming decade. - Founded in Louisiana in 1996, the chain has grown to over 940 locations across the United States as of January 2026.
