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Raising Cane’s Celebrates 10 Legendary Years in the Middle East with the Grand Re-opening of Its First Restaurant in Kuwait

21 Sep 2025

Raising Cane’s, the home of craveable chicken finger meals, is celebrating a milestone this year: 10 years of serving guests across the Middle East. Since opening its very first restaurant in the region at The Avenues Mall, Kuwait in 2015, Raising Cane’s has grown to delight guests across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

To mark this legendary journey, Raising Cane’s has given its original Kuwait location, affectionately known as “The Mothership” an exciting new look and vibrant atmosphere. The refreshed restaurant promises to deliver the same quality chicken finger meals, in a modern, energetic setting.

The celebrations included the grand re-opening of The Mothership on September 18, 2025, , inviting all to experience the new vibe, enjoy exclusive activities, and join in commemorating a decade of Raising Cane’s in the region.

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Speaking at the launch, Jeff Kellen, President of Hospitality at Alshaya Group said: "We are delighted to mark this momentous occasion of 10 years in the Middle East. With now over 50 restaurants, our journey has been driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving our guests with the finest chicken finger meals. The grand re-opening of our original Kuwait location, 'The Mothership,' is a testament to our dedication to innovation and quality. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal guests and our incredible team members who have made this journey possible. Here's to many more years of success and growth together!"

“We are proud to celebrate our 10-year milestone and truly appreciate every customer across the Middle East who visits our restaurants and allows us to serve craveable chicken finger meals,” said Mark Botwright, Business Director, at Raising Cane’s Middle East. “As we continue to grow, we remain focused on strengthening our community connections and expanding throughout the region. A heartfelt thank-you to each of our amazing Crew members who consistently raise the bar in everything they do. Here’s to the next decade of serving you!”

You can discover more about Raising Cane’s on raisingcanesme.com or on Instagram raisingcanesme.

Company overview 

Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands to customers.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Türkiye and Europe, with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Apparel, Food, Health & Beauty, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.

Fresh, modern and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving portfolio reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to be. Brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania.