The Louisiana-born chicken finger chain is officially opening its first UK restaurant later this year after much anticipation. Fans of the restaurant are delighted to learn it's finally arriving in the UK after three decades10:49, 19 Jun 2026Updated 10:56, 19 Jun 2026Fans of one legendary American fast food chain will be delighted to learn it's finally arriving in the UK after three decades. Raising Cane's has officially confirmed it will open its eagerly awaited flagship UK restaurant in late 2026. The Louisiana-based chicken finger chain announced its expansion following overwhelming demand from British supporters on social media. Branded hoardings have already gone up at the launch site, indicating that construction is well underway.‌The UK outlet is set to be located at 21–22 Coventry Street, London, in the Piccadilly Circus/Leicester Square area. It will be occupying the former Angus Steakhouse premises.‌The Piccadilly Circus venue is merely the beginning of a broader European expansion. The company has revealed plans to launch several additional sites soon after the flagship opening, including other London locations such as Oxford Circus, The Strand, Paddington, and South Bank.‌The chain is also actively scouting for drive-thru locations throughout Greater London and surrounding areas.Unlike other fast-food outlets that serve extensive menus, Raising Cane's concentrates exclusively on a premium, streamlined offering. You can expect their signature "Craveable Chicken Finger Meals".‌This features Chicken Fingers – the brand's top-quality chicken tenders marinated for over 24 hours and hand-breaded, plus Cane's Sauce, the famous, house-made secret sauce that has become a TikTok sensation. Also appearing on the menu will be its Texas Toast, a thick, buttery garlic bread griddled fresh to order, alongside sides including crispy crinkle-cut fries and fresh coleslaw.The announcement has sent fans of the chain into a frenzy online, with popular foodie account New Foods UK sharing a post about it this week.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌The account, which boasts 370,000 followers, wrote: "Finally! Raising Canes is coming to the UK this year! We are so pleased this has been announced as we absolutely love it there!".The post racked up thousands of likes as scores of followers admitted they too were buzzing about its arrival.One person simply exclaimed: "Oh my God," while another added: "Don't need to trek to New York now."‌Raising Cane's is stepping into a fiercely competitive UK market, joining a significant wave of American fried chicken brands boldly expanding across the pond, including Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, and Dave's Hot Chicken.The chain is also set to go head-to-head with KFC, currently the UK's most well-known chicken fast food outlet.Raising Cane's has been around for nearly 30 years, having first opened its doors on August 28, 1996.Article continues belowFounder Todd Graves opened the very first restaurant, affectionately known as "The Mothership," near the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.The fast food chain was named after Graves' beloved yellow Labrador Retriever, "Raising Cane".