CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Construction of the new Raising Cane’s drive-thru restaurant at 7800 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights in front of Hobby Lobby is nearing completion with a targeted opening date of Sunday, December 12, according to a company spokesperson.

A Raising Cane’s personnel recruiting representative conducting crewmember job interviews for during an on-going hiring event being held in a mobile office building in the nearby Lowe’s parking lot referred press inquiries to Champion Management, LLC in Addison, TX.

Specific questions which were asked of Raising Cane’s marketing department concerning hiring, a scheduled opening date and what distinguishes the restaurant chain from its local competition were answered by Russell Ford, senior vice president of marketing for Champion Management, LLC on behalf of the company.

In all, Raising Cane’s expects to hire around 200 crewmembers for its Citrus Heights restaurant, Ford said.

The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s will be its first restaurant in Citrus Heights. The fast-food chain specializes in chicken finger meals and emphasizes a limited menu which helps crew members produce high-quality food which is served quickly.

We do one thing – quality chicken fingers – and we do that one thing better than anyone else, according to the company statement.

Raising Cane’s founded in 1996, has at least three other local sites in the works, including one now under construction in Roseville. The restaurant has over 530 restaurants in 28 states.

We view Sacramento as a major opportunity. There is tremendous room for growth in the market, and all of Northern California in general. We have plans for around 10 locations in the area over the next two years. This includes restaurants in Stockton, Elk Grove, Davis, Lodi, Roseville, Arden-Arcade, Natomas, in addition to two restaurants within the city of Sacramento itself, said Raising Cane’s in its press statement.

The new 3,172 square-foot, single story contemporary-style restaurant includes a 188square-foot outdoor covered patio outside a 36,566 square foot, stand-alone building. Dual drive-thru lanes have a capacity for 21 vehicles.

According to plan design drawings, vehicles will enter the restaurant from entrances via Greenback Lane to the northeast or Birdcage Street from the southwest.

We are thrilled to be joining the Citrus Heights community. We are proud to prioritize active community involvement in every market we serve, and Citrus Heights is no different. Cane’s looks forward to partnering with various organizations, schools, and more in the coming months and years, according to the company statement.

Candidates interested in various positions at any of the new Sacramento-area restaurants can apply by texting RCJOBS to 97211 or by visiting WorkAtCanes.com. Applicants will be contacted quickly to set up an interview after applying.