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Foodies near the University of Central Florida may soon be swapping tacos for chicken tenders.
Read More A development plan review request filed in Orange County on May 3 is seeking permission to demolish the Del Taco drive-thru restaurant at 12025 Collegiate Way — near the intersection of University Boulevard and Alafaya Trail, at the main entrance to the campus — and replace it with a Raising Cane’s, the popular Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain of chicken finger restaurants.
Kristina Belt, an engineer in the Vero Beach office for Kimley-Horn, is the applicant for the request on behalf of landowner DRE - 12025 Collegiate Way LLC — a subsidiary of Winter Park-based Demetree Global, which owns and has plans to redevelop the larger Collegiate Village commercial center the Del Taco is within.
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New Raising Cane's restaurant to open Tuesday in Osceola County
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee Hundreds of chicken finger fans lined up to get a taste of Raising Cane's Tuesday as the restaurant made its debut in Kissimmee. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee To celebrate this particular opening day, Raising Cane's hosted a community event featuring entertainment by an on-site DJ, a drawing for free Cane's for a year, and commemorative T-shirts for the first 100 customers to purchase a box combo. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee The brand is known for its "One Love" chicken finger meals. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee The doors opened officially after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee Located at 8170 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, the Restaurant sits near Margaritaville Resort and Island H20 Water Park. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee It's the third Raising Cane's location in the Orlando area and the 15th in the state. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee In addition to dine-in and take-out options, Raising Cane's customers in a rush can order online or via the Cane’s mobile app. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee “We heard that Community members were eager for more of our ONE LOVE, and we’re excited to open doors to our newest location in Kissimmee!” said Alisa Petermichel, Area Leader of Raising Cane's Restaurants. “After entering into the Orlando market last year, we’ve received a warm welcome and made Customers into "Caniacs" with our hand-breaded Chicken Fingers, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and signature Cane’s Sauce.” (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee The Kissimmee location will bring nearly 130 new jobs to the Orlando area. Raising Cane’s is still hiring Crewmembers for multiple positions – ranging from Crew to management-level – with starting wages between $15 - $16.50 per hour. (Raising Cane's)
Raising Cane's opens in Kissimmee Hours of operation for this Raising Cane's location are Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight, and Friday and Saturday, 10 to 1 a.m. (Raising Cane's)
2nd Raising Cane's location opens in Orlando (Raisin' Canes)
Raising Cane’s set to open first Central Florida location next month
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