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Masters of Scale · May 7, 2026 · 00:35:10

Raising Cane’s secret recipe for scaling, with CEO Todd Graves

Jeff Berman, Todd Graves

Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, joins host Jeff Berman to discuss how he built the nearly 1,000-unit restaurant chain. He emphasizes the power of a simple menu and friendly staff culture as key drivers of success. Graves also shares his cautionary view on private equity for restaurants. The conversation covers the recipe for scaling a focused brand.

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Highlights

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Simple menu as a scaling advantage
Todd Graves highlights that Raising Cane's simple menu has been a central part of its success.
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Friendly staff as brand differentiator
The chain is known for its refreshingly friendly staff, which Todd Graves considers a key part of the customer experience.
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Editorial

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Skepticism toward private equity in restaurants
Todd Graves warns that restaurants should be wary of private equity investment.
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