Folsom’s Broadstone neighborhood looks poised to get even more crowded at the drive‑thru. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is eyeing the last vacant parcel at Broadstone Pointe for a new roughly 3,300‑square‑foot restaurant with a drive‑thru lane and outdoor patio, according to a recent application filed with the city.
The proposal is still in the entitlement phase, but city staff say it could land on a Folsom Planning Commission agenda within the next few months. If approved, the project would seal up the final open spot in the shopping center.
As reported by The Sacramento Bee, Raising Cane’s submitted its development application last month. Senior Planner Josh Kinkade told the outlet the plan calls for a freestanding restaurant of about 3,300 square feet, complete with drive‑thru and outdoor seating, and confirmed it is targeted for the center’s last remaining lot. The Bee noted the project will need design review before it heads to the Planning Commission.
Where It Would Go
The planned site sits at 2565 Iron Point Road in the Broadstone neighborhood, in the heart of Broadstone Pointe’s retail strip. Commercial brokers are marketing the roughly 1.34‑acre pad as a ground‑lease opportunity with utilities already stubbed for future retail build‑outs, according to JLL.
Marketing materials highlight the parcel’s position along the center’s main retail spine, set up to catch both nearby residents and commuters moving through the area.
How Big the Chain Is
Raising Cane’s got its start near the LSU campus in 1996 and took its name from founder Todd Graves’s yellow Labrador, as laid out in the company’s own history. The once‑regional brand has since exploded into a national player with more than 900 restaurants across the United States, according to reporting by CNBC.
The Folsom proposal would not be the chain’s first foothold in the Sacramento area. Raising Cane’s already operates multiple locations in the region, including Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Granite Bay and Davis, per The Sacramento Bee.
Broadstone’s Changing Lineup
Broadstone Pointe has been shuffling its tenant mix in recent months, with new restaurants sliding in as others move out. The Raising Cane’s plan would add yet another quick‑service option to the roster.
One recent example of that churn: Chason's Crab Stadium heads to Broadstone, a seafood spot that drew attention as it joined the center’s evolving dining lineup.
Next Steps
For now, the project remains in the entitlement stage. Because the plan includes a drive‑thru, it will need discretionary review and public hearings before any final approvals are granted.
Residents interested in tracking the proposal, reviewing application materials or checking hearing dates can contact the city’s Community Development Department and monitor upcoming agendas on the development‑projects page maintained by the City of Folsom.
