Raising Cane’s officially breaks ground on Colorado Springs restaurant

We’re just a few months away from seeing giant lines for chicken fingers.

Raising Cane’s announced Tuesday that it broke ground on its newest location set for Colorado Springs, and it’s expected to be open by May.

The new restaurant will sit near Chapel Hills East on the southeast corner of Academy Boulevard and Agora Point in the northern part of Colorado Springs. It will be in the same location the demolished Elephant Bar once was.

Close to 80 people are expected to be hired ahead of the opening, the company said.

The restaurant has announced they are hoping to eventually add a second location to Colorado Springs as well. The final end date for the construction has not been announced. We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.

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Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant popular for selling breaded chicken tenders, is planning on expanding into Colorado Springs, and its first location in the city may be coming to the north side.

According to land use documents filed with the city of Colorado Springs and obtained by The Gazette , Cane’s is planning on developing in a new retail center at the southeast corner of N. Academy Blvd. and Agora Pt. (MAP)

Raising Cane’s, based out of Louisiana, focuses on marinated chicken fingers, but fans say the appeal is in the sauce. Cane’s Sauce is a seasoned ketchup-based mixture — while the official recipe remains a secret, dozens of copycat recipes have been published to satiate amateur cooks’ desires.

Documents show the chain plans on a standalone building with a drive-thru and outdoor patio.

The Gazette says Raising Cane’s hasn’t made an official confirmation of the development and hasn’t given a timeframe for opening yet.

There are currently five Raising Cane’s locations in Colorado, with the closest to the Springs being in Castle Rock.