Abby Trembeczki/East Tennessean

Raising Cane’s opened its first Johnson City restaurant on July 7, bringing approximately 140 new jobs and plenty of opening day excitement.

Located across from The Mall of Johnson City, the restaurant brings its signature Craveable Chicken Finger Meals alongside many others.

Inside the Restaurant’s dining room, customers are welcomed by a lively display celebrating Raising Cane’s history with a staff Crew proud to serve.

Photo-lined walls feature Cane’s beloved yellow Labrador mascot, Cane III, alongside images that trace the Brand’s beginnings and highlight Todd Graves’ journey from boilermaker and sockeye salmon fisherman to Raising Cane’s owner and founder.

The space also embraces Johnson City’s local charm and Community spirit, with design elements that pay tribute to the area’s rich heritage.

“Opening our doors in Johnson City is a milestone our Crew has been looking forward to,” Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Griffin Sepanek said. “From the moment our doors open, our goal is to build lasting relationships with our customers and become an active part of the Johnson City Community.”

The grand opening featured a “Lucky 20” drawing to award 20 Customers Free Cane’s for a Year, a Cane’s branded trucker hat and a free Box Combo Card for the first 100 Combos purchased in-restaurant, and a gift basket for the number one customer in line.

A $2000 check presentation was also made to Washington County Animal Shelter, who was onsite with pets available for adoption.

The new Raising Cane’s is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight with extended hours Friday and Saturday from 10 to 1 a.m.

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