Kokomo Raising Canes to host a variety of activities for its grand opening

KOKOMO, Ind. (WISH) — Raising Canes will mark its Kokomo opening with a variety of activities, which includes a chance at winning free chicken for a year.

The grand opening for the restaurant, located at 1728 E. Markland Avenue near the intersection of East Markland and South Reed Road, will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Kokomo Raising Canes to host a variety of activities for its grand opening

Raising Canes opens Jan. 11, 2024, at 1728 E. Markland Road in Kokomo, Indiana. (Provided Photo)

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The Kokomo location will bring more than 100 new jobs to the community. Restaurant Leader Kody Augustine, a Kokomo native, says he’s excited to bring the restaurant to the growing city.

“We look forward to getting involved and supporting the community here in Kokomo,” he said.

Opening Day activities include:

• A 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring the University of Indiana – Kokomo and Kokomo High School athletic departments and the Grissom Air Reserve.
• A drawing for 20 customers to win free Raising Canes for a year (Customers must be 13 or older.) Entries will be accepted between 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. with the winners announced at 9:30 a.m. Customers must be present to win.
• Free t-shirts for the first 100 customers in line for the opening.
• Following the grand opening, the restaurant will operate Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.