At Raising Cane’s, it’s all about recognition, reward and respect

Not many workplace leaders can say they hold the title of C-suite executive, fry cook and cashier. But at Raising Cane's, they certainly do.

All new hires at the beloved fast food restaurant receive in-store training to ensure they understand the ins and outs of the company's mission and values. It's a role they have to earn, and they wear it proudly on their business cards, email signatures and resumes.

Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Raising Cane's was founded by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey in 1996 after Graves spent years dreaming of a restaurant that only sells chicken fingers.

Graves first presented his business plan in 1994 with the help of his friend Silvey, who was enrolled in a business class at Louisiana State University (LSU) at the time. The plan earned Silvey the lowest grade in the class as the professor could not be convinced of the potential success of a chicken fingers business. The pair's initial attempts to get a business loan also failed, with banks echoing a similar sentiment.

Graves was undeterred. The Louisiana native chose to travel west to Los Angeles to earn enough money to turn his dream into a reality. After spending some…

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