Raising Cane’s Menu With Prices 2026
Reviewed by: Alex Rivera, Lead Menu Researcher
Raising Cane’s has built a loyal following by doing one thing extremely well: chicken fingers. Unlike chains that run dozens of menu items, Cane’s keeps it simple, chicken fingers, crinkle fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and Cane’s Sauce, and lets that focus carry the whole brand.
Raising Cane’s Menu Prices at a Glance
| Category | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kids meals | $5.99 to $6.99 |
| Combo meals | $8.99 to $16 |
| Tailgates (group) | $39.99 to $270.99 |
Most Raising Cane’s meals range between $6 and $16 depending on portion size. Prices vary by state, city, and franchise owner. Confirm current pricing at your nearest location or on the Raising Cane’s app before ordering.
Combo Meals
| Combo | Price | Calories | Includes | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caniac Combo | $15.99 | 1,850 | 6 fingers, fries, 2 sauces, toast, coleslaw, large drink | Big appetite |
| Box Combo | $10.99 | 1,250 | 4 fingers, fries, toast, sauce, drink | First-time order |
| 3 Finger Combo | $9.99 | 1,050 | 3 fingers, fries, toast, sauce, drink | Light meal |
| 4 Finger Combo | $11.99 | 1,350 | 4 fingers, sides, drink | Balanced meal |
| 6 Finger Combo | $13.99 | 1,600 | 6 fingers, fries, sauce, drink | Extra hungry |
| Sandwich Combo | $8.99 | 1,100 | Chicken sandwich, fries, drink | Sandwich lovers |
| Kids Combo | $5.99 | 650 | 2 fingers, fries, drink | Kids or small appetite |
The Box Combo is the most balanced choice for a first order, it gives the full Cane’s experience without overspending.
Tailgates (Group Meals)
| Tailgate | Price | Calories | Serves | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Fingers | $39.99 | 7,500 | 3 to 5 people | Small group |
| 50 Fingers | $77.99 | 15,000 | 6 to 8 people | Family meals |
| 75 Fingers | $113.99 | 22,500 | 10+ people | Parties |
| 100 Fingers | $142.99 | 30,000 | Large groups | Events |
| 200 Fingers | $270.99 | 60,000 | Catering | Big gatherings |
Chicken Fingers A La Carte
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Single Finger | $1.99 | 130 |
| 3 Fingers | $6.99 | 540 |
| 5 Fingers | $8.99 | 900 |
| 7 Fingers | $10.99 | 1,260 |
| 10 Fingers | $12.99 | 1,500 |
Sandwich Menu
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Sandwich | $7.99 | 720 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $8.49 | 760 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $8.99 | 640 |
| Sandwich Combo | $10.99 | 980 |
Kids Meals
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fingers Meal | $5.99 | 450 |
| Grilled Chicken Meal | $6.49 | 400 |
| Chicken Sandwich Meal | $6.99 | 480 |
Extras and Sides
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Chicken Finger | $4.99 | 310 |
| Crinkle-Cut Fries | $7.49 | 590 |
| Cane’s Sauce | $3.29 | 470 |
| Texas Toast | $5.79 | 380 |
| Coleslaw | $3.99 | 290 |
Drinks Menu
Raising Cane’s runs a full fountain lineup alongside its signature lemonade and tea, plus jug sizes for feeding a group.
| Drink | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tea | $2.99 | 90 |
| Lemonade | $3.49 | 120 |
| Coca-Cola | $2.79 | 140 |
| Diet Coke | $2.79 | 0 |
| Dr Pepper | $2.79 | 150 |
| Sprite | $2.79 | 140 |
| Unsweet Tea | $2.79 | 0 |
| Half Tea Half Lemonade | $3.49 | 100 |
| Kids Drink (any flavor) | $1.79 | Varies |
| Jug (Serves a Group) | Price |
|---|---|
| Jug Lemonade | $10.99 |
| Jug Sweet Tea | $7.99 |
| Jug Unsweet Tea | $7.99 |
Cane’s Sauce, the Full Breakdown
Cane’s Sauce comes standard with every combo and is the single most talked-about item on the menu. It has a creamy, tangy, slightly sweet flavor with a peppery finish. The exact recipe is a closely guarded company secret, but the known base ingredients are mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Demand for the sauce has grown large enough that Raising Cane’s now sells it bottled at major retailers, including Walmart and Target, for around $3.99 per bottle. Each combo comes with one sauce cup, the Caniac Combo comes with two, and extra cups are available for a small additional charge.
Best Value by the Finger
Comparing combos by total price misses how the per-finger cost actually changes with size. Here’s the breakdown using this page’s verified combo pricing.
| Combo | Fingers | Price | Cost Per Finger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Finger Combo | 3 | $9.99 | $3.33 |
| Box Combo | 4 | $10.99 | $2.75 |
| Caniac Combo | 6 | $15.99 | $2.67 |
| 25-Finger Tailgate | 25 | $39.99 | $1.60 |
The Caniac Combo is the best per-finger value among individual combos. For groups, the Tailgate drops the cost per finger even further, making it the strongest value on the entire menu once you’re feeding more than two people.
Raising Cane’s vs Other Chicken Chains
Raising Cane’s is one of four chicken-focused chains covered on this site.
| Chain | Known For | Entry Combo Price |
|---|---|---|
| Raising Cane’s | Single-item focus on chicken fingers and Cane’s Sauce, fast turnaround | $9.99 |
| Zaxby’s | Sauce-forward fingerz and wings, Zalads, deep catering menu | $9.59 |
| KFC | Original Recipe fried chicken, buckets, value combos | $6.99 to $10.99 |
| El Pollo Loco | Fire-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken, Mexican-inspired sides | $7.99 to $11.99 |
Raising Cane’s and Zaxby’s sit closest in price and format, both run combo-based ordering built around fried chicken fingers, but Zaxby’s carries a wider menu with wings, Zalads, and sandwiches, while Cane’s keeps the same short list it’s run since 1996. For the full breakdown of that specific matchup, see our Zaxby’s vs Raising Cane’s comparison.
See the full Zaxby’s Menu, KFC Menu, and El Pollo Loco Menu for complete pricing.
Secret Menu and Custom Hacks
There’s no official secret menu, but real customizations regulars use include ordering extra crispy chicken, swapping coleslaw for an extra side of fries or toast, adding extra Cane’s Sauce, and building a makeshift sandwich using Texas toast instead of a bun.
Nutrition, Calories, and Gluten-Free Options
Combo calories run from about 650 for the Kids Combo up to roughly 1,850 for the Caniac Combo. For a lighter meal, the 3 Finger Combo and unsweet tea keep the total well under 1,100 calories.
There’s no official gluten-free menu. The safer choices for a gluten sensitivity are coleslaw, drinks, and Cane’s Sauce on its own, since the chicken fingers, fries, and Texas toast are all breaded or made with wheat-based ingredients. Cross-contact in a shared kitchen is still possible even with those safer picks.
Ordering, Delivery, Hours, and Service Options
Raising Cane’s locations offer dine-in, drive-thru, takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery through the official app and third-party delivery apps. Delivery pricing runs higher than ordering in-store or through the app directly.
Hours
- Typical hours: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
- Later on weekends at many locations
- Closed on major holidays including Christmas
Payment Methods
Cash, credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, and Apple Pay at select locations.
Rewards Program
Raising Cane’s runs its loyalty program through the Caniac Club. Members earn rewards toward free food, get birthday offers, and see occasional exclusive deals and combo upgrades through the app.
Holiday Hours
Hours shift on major holidays and some locations close entirely. Typical patterns:
| Holiday | Typical Status |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Often closed or reduced hours |
| Easter Sunday | Often closed |
| Memorial Day | Often closed |
| Independence Day | Regular hours at most locations |
| Labor Day | Regular hours at most locations |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
Confirm with your specific location before visiting, holiday schedules vary by store and region.
Raising Cane’s Locations by State
Raising Cane’s runs more than 900 locations, with the heaviest concentration still in its home region and fast growth into new markets. Approximate location counts by state:
| State | Approximate Locations |
|---|---|
| Texas | 200+ |
| California | 100+ |
| Louisiana | 60+ |
| Ohio | 60+ |
| Arizona | 40+ |
| Illinois | 39+ |
Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Missouri are among the states seeing the fastest recent expansion outside this core group.
The Story Behind Raising Cane’s
Todd Graves founded Raising Cane’s in 1996, opening the first restaurant near Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, built around one idea: do a single item, chicken fingers, better than anyone else instead of running a long menu. The concept started as a college business plan. Graves’ professor reportedly gave the plan a failing grade, arguing that a restaurant built around only chicken fingers could never work.
Graves built the restaurant anyway, funding the first location in part by working on Alaskan fishing boats and at an oil refinery to raise startup money. The chain’s name comes from Graves’ Labrador Retriever, named Raising Cane, who became part of the brand’s early identity.
The single-item focus that was supposed to fail has instead become one of the fastest-growing fast food chains in the country, with more than 900 locations and continued expansion into new states and regions well beyond its Southern roots.
Raising Cane’s Menu FAQs
What are the prices for the Raising Cane’s menu?
Most meals range between $6 and $16 depending on size, from the Kids Combo at $5.99 up to the Caniac Combo at $15.99.
How many tenders are in a Cane’s Box Combo?
Four chicken fingers, plus fries, Texas toast, one Cane’s Sauce, and a drink.
How much is a 4-piece combo at Raising Cane’s?
The Box Combo, which comes with 4 fingers, runs $10.99.
What is the sandwich combo at Cane’s?
A chicken sandwich with fries and a drink, priced at $8.99.
What is the most popular meal at Cane’s?
The Box Combo is the most common first-time order and a frequent repeat pick.
Is Cane’s cheaper than KFC?
Raising Cane’s usually runs slightly more expensive than KFC on comparable combo sizes.
What can I get at Cane’s for $5?
The Kids Combo at $5.99 is the closest full meal near that price point.
Does Cane’s have a secret menu?
There’s no official secret menu, only real customizations like extra crispy chicken or swapping sides.
How many fingers are in a Caniac Combo?
Six chicken fingers, plus fries, two sauces, toast, coleslaw, and a large drink.
How much is 100 fingers at Cane’s?
The 100-Finger Tailgate is $142.99, priced for large groups and events.
Does Raising Cane’s have a breakfast menu?
No. Raising Cane’s does not currently serve breakfast at most locations.
Does Raising Cane’s have a gluten-free menu?
No official gluten-free menu exists. Coleslaw, drinks, and Cane’s Sauce on its own are the safer choices, though cross-contact is possible.
What is Cane’s Sauce made of?
The known base ingredients are mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. The exact recipe is a closely guarded secret. It’s now sold bottled at Walmart and Target for about $3.99.
Which Raising Cane’s combo is the best value per finger?
The Caniac Combo runs about $2.67 per finger, the best value among single-person combos. The 25-Finger Tailgate drops that to about $1.60 per finger for groups.
Does Raising Cane’s deliver?
Yes, through the official app and third-party delivery apps. Delivery pricing runs higher than ordering in-store.
Where does the name Raising Cane’s come from?
The chain is named after founder Todd Graves’ Labrador Retriever, Raising Cane, who was part of the brand’s early identity.
Does Raising Cane’s have a rewards program?
Yes, the Caniac Club. Members earn rewards toward free food and get occasional birthday offers and exclusive deals through the app.