A busy national chain is going to open at a busy Wichita intersection

There’s been a lot of speculation through the years about what might open where BD’s Mongolian Grill used to be near Kellogg and Rock Road, and now there’s finally confirmation on what’s likely to take the space.

“Pending city approval and permitting, Raising Cane’s is aiming to bring more of our ONE LOVE® – Craveable Chicken Finger Meals® – to Wichita at 111 S Rock Road summer 2027,” a representative for the Louisiana company e-mailed.

The popular chicken finger restaurant opened its first Wichita restaurant in June at 350 S. Ridge Road where Pizza Hut Italian Bistro used to be.

As always with Cane’s openings, people lined up to be “free food for a year” winners, and 20 were chosen at random to win one free box combo three times a month for 12 months.

The west-side Cane’s dining room is filled with relics from local high schools and keepsakes that pay homage to well-known locals. The restaurant also has a drive-through, and customers who have the Cane’s mobile app can order ahead for faster pickup.

Stephanie Wise of Commercial Collective is the market real estate broker for Cane’s.

Though it doesn’t look like the restaurant will open until summer 2027, we’ll keep you posted so you know when to form that line.

This story was originally published October 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM.