Raising Cane's is opening July 30 in Greendale. Here's how customers can win free food.

The grand opening of Raising Cane's in Greendale is around the corner. The July 30 event will also mark the first Raising Cane's to open in the Milwaukee County area.

In addition to the popular chicken food chain coming to the area, customers can look forward to the chance to win free food for a year.

When is Raising Caine's opening in Greendale?

The grand opening will take place on Tuesday, July 30. So far, there are currently two Raising Cane's locations in Wisconsin: one in Madison at 579 State St. and the other in Kenosha at 6303 75th St.

There are also plans for a fourth Wisconsin location in Brookfield that's slated to open on Sept. 5 at 12660 W. Capitol Drive.

The Louisiana-based chicken chain first proposed a new location in Greendale in March of 2023.

The new Raising Cane's will be located at 5250 S. 76th St., which was the former site of a DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse.

The company confirmed the plans on its official X account in February:

How customers can enter to win free food for a year at Raising Cane's

To register for a chance to win free food at Raising Cane's, customers must attend the grand opening between 8 and 9 a.m. on July 30. The names of the winners ― 20 of them ― will be drawn at 9:15 a.m.

No purchases are necessary to enter the contest and customers must be at least 13 years of age to participate.

What's on the menu?

The menu will consist of chicken finger meals with sides such as fries and coleslaw, as well as drinks including soda, sweet teas and lemonade. The restaurant will also feature its signature Cane's sauce, which is made fresh daily by crew members.

You can view the full menu at raisingcanes.com/menu.

What are people on social media saying about Raising Cane's coming closer to Milwaukee?

For the most part, Milwaukee County residents seems to be excited for the Raising Cane's coming to Greendale:

The Greendale Police Department is even excited about the grand opening:

Contact Adrienne Davis at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.