
Get Ready, Rockford! Raising Cane’s Is Opening Early and Now Hiring
After years of begging and waiting, Raising Cane's is almost ready to open its first restaurant in Rockford, Illinois...well ahead of schedule!
Raising Cane's Opening Soon in Rockford
I may know very little about the construction business, but one thing you can usually bet on is that projects usually come with unexpected hurdles to clear and extended deadlines, BUT that's not the case with the new Raising Cane's being built at 6445 E. State Street in Rockford.
I think I last drove by the former Stone Eagle Tavern location in late November 2024, and while I was sad to see the building gone, I was excited to see that construction was underway on Rockford's new Raising Cane's location. The one thing I never expected to see in January was this announcement in a mystateline.com article;
In documents submitted to Rockford’s City Council, Raising Cane’s said it was targeting construction to begin in March 2025 with a tentative opening date in October.
However, construction on the building is almost complete as of January 2025.
What to Expect From Raising Cane's in Rockford
If you've never been to a Raising Cane's before, (I haven't!), here's the most important thing we need to know...this restaurant is all about CHICKEN.
Chicken fingers and chicken sandwiches along with sides of fries, coleslaw, Texas toast, etc. are what you'll see on the menu, but it looks like the key to Raising Cane's success and cult following is all about the Cane Sauce...
Now that our mouths are watering, here are a few more things you can expect from Raising Cane's Rockford location:
- A 3,225-square-foot quick-serve restaurant.
- Dual drive thru lanes.
- Outdoor eating area and green space.
- Open daily starting at 9:30 a.m. and closing as late as 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Raising Cane's Rockford Is Now Hiring
While no official grand opening date has been announced yet for Raising Cane's Rockford location, the fact that they are now hiring for all positions is a good sign that date is coming soon.
Raising Cane's is currently hiring for 55 full and part time positions including; restaurant manager and leaders, customer service and cooks. To start the application process, click here.
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