Raising Cane’s is turning up the heat on Winchester Road, with a new restaurant set to open Monday, April 13, at the Centennial Commons shopping center. The location at 7750 Winchester Road will kick things off with a ribbon-cutting at 8:45 a.m., then start serving customers at 10 a.m. Early birds can score commemorative hats if they are among the first 100 combo purchasers, and a "Lucky 20" drawing will hook up 20 winners with free Cane’s for a year.
Grand opening schedule and giveaways
The chain is urging fans to arrive early for a full day of entertainment and swag. As detailed by Raising Cane's, the first 100 combo purchases will come with a commemorative hat and a free box combo card, and the very first person in line walks away with a special gift basket. The company says a DJ, a roaming magician, and a charity check presentation are all on the grand-opening playlist.
Community partners and performances
Organizers have lined up a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Memphis Chamber and tapped Germantown High School’s drum line and cheer team to perform at 9 a.m., according to WREG. The station also reports the crew plans to roll out the red carpet for the first customer with a big greeting and plenty of promotional items during the opening-day festivities.
Site history and where it fits in Cane’s push
The new Winchester restaurant is moving into the former Red Lobster near Hacks Cross Road, an adaptive reuse that surfaced in planning filings last year. Industry coverage and planning permits show the project was proposed in June 2024 as part of a broader push into the Wolfchase and southeast Memphis markets, per WhatNow Memphis. The expansion reflects Cane’s steady regional rollout as it turns traditional sit-down spaces into fast-casual outposts.
Hours and contact
The restaurant’s regular hours are listed as Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., according to its official store page. For the latest details and the phone number, check the location listing on Raising Cane's.
“We’re thrilled to be opening in Memphis and to continue our growth across Tennessee,” Cody Fessel, area leader of Raising Cane’s restaurants, said in a statement to WREG. The company says the grand opening is another step in its expansion across the Mid‑South.
Raising Cane’s debuts in the Mid‑South have a reputation for long lines and a party vibe, and organizers are bracing for a strong turnout on Monday. Local coverage of earlier openings has spotlighted festive giveaways and community ties, and this Winchester Road launch is shaping up to follow the same script.
