🍗 Raising Cane’s Plans Its First Pierce County Location in Lakewood

Fans of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, get ready — it looks like Pierce County might finally be joining the club.

The popular fast-casual chain has officially filed plans to open a brand-new location at 10025 Lakewood Drive SW, near Bridgeport Way in Lakewood.

🏗️ What’s in the Plans

According to the city’s filings, the project calls for:

• A new standalone restaurant building

• Double drive-thru lanes designed for high-volume service

• An outdoor patio area

• And plenty of on-site parking to handle busy lunch and dinner crowds

The site plan suggests a modern build consistent with Raising Cane’s latest design — sleek lines, bold red signage, and a focus on quick, efficient service.

📅 Where Things Stand

It’s still early in the process. Before construction can move forward, the City of Lakewood will hold a public hearing on November 21 to review the proposal.

If approved, this would mark Pierce County’s first Raising Cane’s, joining a growing list of Washington locations in Vancouver and Spokane. The brand has been expanding aggressively across the Pacific Northwest over the last few years, tapping into a loyal following that swears by its crispy chicken fingers, signature Cane’s Sauce, and thick-cut Texas toast.

🍟 Why It’s a Big Deal

Raising Cane’s has become a bit of a phenomenon among chicken fans, known for its simple but perfected menu:

• Chicken fingers

• Crinkle-cut fries

• Texas toast

• Coleslaw

• And, of course, the famous Cane’s Sauce

The chain’s cult following has driven long lines and viral hype at nearly every new opening — and it’s safe to say Lakewood will be no exception once construction gets underway.

📍 Proposed Location: 10025 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
🗓️ Public Hearing: November 21, 2025
🍗 If Approved: Pierce County’s first Raising Cane’s

📨 I’m Aaron Thomas, a local realtor sharing stories about growth, development, and new openings across the South Sound.
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