This mouthwatering chain is finally planning to open its first restaurant in Idaho: When, where

It’s official, Idaho: Raising Cane’s says it’s happening.

Known for its mouth-watering chicken fingers and signature Cane’s Sauce, the popular chain plans to make its Gem State debut in the Treasure Valley’s fast-food hub: Meridian.

“Raising Cane plans to begin construction on a new restaurant in Meridian in mid-summer 2025 and open the doors later next year,” Raising Cane’s publicity department said in an email addressed to the Idaho Statesman.

Naturally, Eagle Road is involved. City permits show Raising Cane’s filed pre-application paperwork to open at 2700 N. Eagle Road, not far from quick-service competitors Five Guys and Firehouse Subs. (An email to Raising Cane’s confirming it was the same location referenced was not immediately returned.) The submitted plan includes a 2,862-square-foot restaurant and double drive-thru.

While the excitement surrounding the launch of In-N-Out Burger in Meridian last December can’t be topped, Raising Cane’s is also highly sought after by Idaho fast food fans. Two years ago, a news article sparked excitement by claiming that Raising Cane’s was targeting Boise in 2024.

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Raising Cane’s is one of the fastest growing restaurant brands in the country. It ended 2023 with 764 U.S. locations across 37 states. The chain also has restaurants in the Middle East and Guam.

Raising Cane’s slipped relatively close to the Idaho state line, but not near the Treasure Valley. Around the same time that In-N-Out debuted on Meridian, Raising Cane’s opened a location in Logan, Utah.