Landon Donovan loves the FIFA World Cup as much as Raising Cane’s world-famous chicken fingers.
Days before the 23rd edition of the tournament takes place with 48 teams and three host countries, the sports legend came out to kick up excitement for the game in Southern California at the soon to open Raising Cane’s Inglewood Flagship.
Donovan proudly walked in to the restaurant days before officially launching to play it up and celebrate the opening just steps from SoFi Stadium. A perfect place for a meal and a perfect way to honor the game that will unite the world with harmonious cheers.
“The players will be feeling nervous but also excited. And I’m the same way — nervous, excited and optimistic. Soccer is unlike any sport and is much more popular than it’s ever been,” he told reporters during press conference at the property. “I’m also excited to just be a fan.”
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Located at Hollywood Park, the destination restaurant features a massive exterior halo with integrated LED displays, immersive digital experiences, a disco-ball chandelier, custom art installations, a walk-up ordering window and a multi-level design inspired by the energy of Inglewood’s world-class sports and entertainment district.
“Driving up here and seeing Raising Cane’s and Hollywood Park and SoFi was crazy. It’s all here,” said Donovan during a press conference. “What Raising Cane’s has done here at SoFi is incredible. They could have picked anywhere in LA, but they picked here.”
It’s a big win for Raising Cane’s as they add their signature deliciousness to their Southern California portfolio that is on goal to set records for massive amount of fan love for crispy chicken fingers and the freshest lemonade around.
In between dishing out delicious Box Combos and signing autographs, the Cali kid said with a grin about the World Cup coming at the same time of the opening of the newest Raising Cane’s location:“It’s amazing to see everything in LA,” he said. “I’m a proud Angeleno — I love this city.”
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With 1,000+ Restaurants around the world and plans to open nearly 100 new Restaurants in 2026 alone, Raising Cane’s is one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands. Founded in 1996 by owner and founder Todd Graves, is also expanding internationally, debuting its first Mexico Restaurant this year and first UK Restaurant in early 2027.
Graves and Raising Cane’s are known for an adored feast as much as company with compassion, especially when it comes to the support of athletes across the country in various capacities. Sponsoring players who are out to break records – celebrity players to those who are up and coming – is something that Graves does in a fashion that sets the tone for many to follow. It’s a backing with a stamp of approval by Donovan.
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“I like to research, and I did a lot of research about Todd,” he told The Knockturnal. “I always say success is not an accident, and so people who have good intentions and do things the right way generally become successful and work hard. “So what Todd has done is quite impressive.”
The company plans to be one of the top 10 Restaurant Brands in the United States and is known for its ONE LOVE® – Craveable Chicken Finger Meals® – which includes the iconic “Cane’s Sauce®” – named the #1 most craveable sauce in the Restaurant industry and most craveable chicken. For more information, visit raisingcanes.com.
