Raising Cane's Will Open at Stonestown on October 12
The new restaurant will take over the Winston Drive space previously occupied by a McDonald's.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Shoppers and residents near Stonestown Galleria will see a new dining option when Raising Cane's opens its doors on October 12. The chain is moving into the 255 Winston Drive address that held a McDonald's for over three decades.
Why it matters
The opening brings a new national tenant to the mall, filling a 6,000-square-foot storefront that had sat vacant for two years following the closure of the prior occupant. It marks the latest expansion for the brand in the region, following a recent opening in Fisherman's Wharf.
The new restaurant occupies 6,000 square feet after the site sat vacant for two years. This follows a period where the previous occupant operated at the location for over three decades.
The players
Raising Cane's
A national restaurant chain founded in 1996 that currently operates more than 1,000 locations worldwide.
Stonestown Galleria
A major shopping center in the Sunset district serving as the site for the new restaurant.
The details
Raising Cane's is set to occupy the space at 255 Winston Drive starting October 12. The restaurant will operate on a late-night schedule, closing at 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 3:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. The company also confirmed plans for future locations in Rohnert Park and Napa.
Timeline
1996: Raising Cane's was founded in Baton Rouge.
2024: The McDonald's previously at the site closed.
September 2026: A location opened in Fisherman's Wharf.
Oct. 12, 2026: The Stonestown Galleria location opens.
Across the Bay
The arrival of Raising Cane's follows the pattern of recent national brand expansion at Stonestown Galleria. This opening builds on the trend of the mall replacing legacy fast-food tenants to drive foot traffic.
If you are planning to visit the new restaurant, note that it will offer late-night hours until 3:30 a.m. on weekends. The restaurant opens its doors to the public starting October 12 at 255 Winston Drive.
The takeaway
Residents should keep an eye on the Stonestown area as this opening marks another shift in the mall's dining lineup. You can track the company's regional growth by checking for updates on their planned expansion into Rohnert Park and Napa.
Further reading
For more on new businesses arriving in the city, check our Openings & Closings section.
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