First Raising Cane's location in Redding opens with a bang

REDDING, Calif. - Raising Cane's is celebrating the grand opening of its first restaurant in Redding, with the big day bringing out more than just hungry community members.

Redding native, and famous musician/Broadway actor Ashley Parker Angel from the band 'O-Town', made an appearance, along with a local nonprofit and Shasta High School choir singers.

Opening as the first building in the brand new 'Riverbend Commons Shopping Center', where the former Costco sat, Raising Cane's had no shortage of fun and giveaways for its very first day. "This city is such a vibrant place, and it's also a city where other communities around come to, so we thought 'what a great place to be" Regional Vice President of Operations Chris Zygler told me.

Local animal shelter Haven Humane Society was awarded $1,000 by Raising Cane's to help cover adoption fees for those looking for a forever friend this holiday season. "We'll promote your fundraiser, and give you 15% back" Zygler explained. "You're going to see us throughout the community, donating to local sponsorships and sports teams and high schools."

Seniors from Shasta High School's choir, who were dressed as Renaissance Madrigals, decided to have Cane's for lunch after performing earlier in the morning for local hospital patients. "I don't like chicken, and this is the only chicken [place] I like" Kai Flom told Action News Now. "It fills my tastebuds, it's so good, I love this place."

Ashley Parker Angel, a Redding native who graduated from Central Valley High School in 1999, also made an appearance at the grand opening after being personally invited by Cane's management.

In addition to to making music as a member of the band 'O-Town' on the hit early 2000's ABC show 'Making The Band' Angel also worked as a Broadway actor, eventually performing in the 'Wicked' musical back in 2017-18. "It's actually one of my sons favorite places to eat, we always come here and get the box combo. It's kind of a father-son tradition" he said.

An autographed copy of Parker Angel's 2006 album 'Soundtrack To Your Life' will look on at customers eating at Canes' 1,165th location.

Zygler told me that more than 130 crew members were hired for the opening of Cane's, with 12 of them being managers.

With it being centrally located in Redding next to a Target store, Cinemark movie theater and Winco Foods grocery store, Cane's is expected to help put thousands of dollars back into the city of Redding's economy this holiday season.

Raising Cane's is just one of many new restaurants to open in Redding, after multiple local spots expanded their footprint with the newly-opened 'Redding Public Market' just last week.

First Raising Cane's location in Redding opens with a bang

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