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The Rapidly Expanding Fried Chicken Chain That's Missing From 8 U.S. States By Tiffany Betts Oct. 20, 2025 7:39 pm EST

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Fried chicken tenders have taken America by storm since strips of tenderloin were first breaded and fried in Manchester, New Hampshire in the 1970s. This popularity has prompted restaurants of all kinds to add them to menus, and some chains make the dish their specialty. Raising Cane's is one of these, and this fried chicken chain has made its way across the country since it debuted at the North Gates of Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1996. However, it's still missing from certain areas of the U.S.

As Raising Cane's has gained more loyal customers over the years, it has officially expanded to all but six states

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