Raising Cane's marks National Chicken Finger Day with deals
Raising Cane's is celebrating National Chicken Finger Day on Monday, July 27, with a free chicken finger for Caniac Club members and Hot Fresh News subscribers who buy a Box Combo, plus $1 donated per Box Combo to Kickstart Kids, up to $1 million. The chain created the unofficial holiday in 2010.
Key Takeaways
- National Chicken Finger Day is July 27; Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves created it in 2010 and trademarked the name in 2019.
- Caniac Club members and Hot Fresh News subscribers can get a free chicken finger with a Box Combo purchase.
- For every Box Combo sold Monday, Raising Cane's donates $1 to Kickstart Kids, up to $1 million.
- Caniac Club registration had to be completed by 11:59 p.m. on July 25 to receive the free-finger offer.
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What is Raising Cane's offering for National Chicken Finger Day?
According to WBRZ, Raising Cane's is marking the day with a pair of promotions. Loyalty members who buy a Box Combo can claim a free chicken tender, and each Box Combo sold helps fund a charity gift.
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports the free finger is available nationwide for Caniac Club members and Hot Fresh News subscribers. The offer loads automatically on Caniac accounts and can be redeemed by swiping a Caniac Club card in-restaurant or ordering online with a linked Caniac account. Hot Fresh News subscribers received an email with a QR code for the same deal.
How does the Kickstart Kids donation work?
For every Box Combo purchased on July 27, Raising Cane's will donate $1 to Kickstart Kids, up to $1 million. The Detroit Free Press notes founder Todd Graves is honoring longtime friend Chuck Norris, who founded Kickstart Kids as a character program that empowers students through martial arts and education.
The Courier-Journal describes Kickstart Kids as a nonprofit that aims to teach character and leadership through martial arts. The donation runs on Box Combo sales for the holiday only and is capped at the $1 million maximum.
Who created National Chicken Finger Day, and how do you redeem the deal?
Raising Cane's created the unofficial holiday in 2010 to celebrate its chicken fingers. The company trademarked the phrase "National Chicken Finger Day" in 2019. Graves is credited with launching the day, and the chain says it has given away more than 1 million chicken fingers across past celebrations.
Customers had to register as Caniac Club members by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, to receive the free-finger offer. Raising Cane's operates more than 900 locations across more than 40 states. In Michigan, the Free Press lists restaurants in Canton and Ann Arbor, with a Novi location expected in August.
National Chicken Finger Day should not be confused with National Chicken Wing Day on July 29. For Cane's fans, July 27 is about fingers, loyalty perks, and a large charity pledge tied to every Box Combo sold.