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Raising Cane’s announces opening date for Seattle location

Raising Cane's Surpasses KFC In U.S. Sales CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 30: A sign hangs outside of a Raising Cane's restaurant on June 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Raising Cane’s overtook KFC to become the nation's third-largest chicken chain behind Chick-fil-A and Popeyes. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

A popular fast-food chain is opening its first location in Seattle, making it the second location in western Washington.

Raising Canes, known for its chicken-finger-focused menu, announced that its U-District location will open on February 17.

Before it opens, the restaurant is looking to hire over 100 crew members.

They will be having in-person interviews until Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the exception of Sunday, Feb. 1 when the hiring center will be closed.

Walk-in interviews are being held on-site (4345 University Way NE) from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Learn more about applying here.

In 2024, people waited in line for hours to be at the opening of Raising Cane’s Vancouver, Washington location.

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