[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S3182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING RAISING CANE'S CHICKEN FINGERS

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, just as important as it is to 
recognize our small businesses, it is often important to also recognize 
our small business success stories--especially those that make a 
substantial impact in their industries and in their communities. As a 
part of National Small Business Week, I am proud to recognize the 
Louisiana small business success story of Raising Cane's Chicken 
Fingers.
  In the early 1990s, Todd Graves was inspired to open a chicken finger 
restaurant. After the bank turned down the fresh-out-of-college 
graduate for a loan, Graves spent the next few years working various 
jobs to earn and save the money necessary to open Raising Cane's in 
Baton Rouge, LA. in 1996. In the years since, Raising Cane's Chicken 
Fingers has opened over 150 locations across the United States and has 
gained a fandom following. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers prides itself 
on their commitment to the absolute highest quality products and 
services--a model that has earned them numerous ``Best Places to Work'' 
awards from regions across the country. Never forgetting its small 
business roots, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers stays true to Louisiana 
and regularly gives back to the communities their establishments serve. 
Todd Graves and the entire Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers crew are an 
inspiring example of the hard work, courage, and dedication that go 
into running American small businesses.
  Congratulations again to Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers for being 
recognized as a small business success story during the 2015 National 
Small Business Week. Your commitment to giving back to your local 
communities and remembering your small business beginning is recognized 
and greatly appreciated.

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