Is Raising Cane's Woke?

5/100 — Not Woke

US

raisingcanes.com

Score Summary

Score ~5/100. No formal ESG reporting, no prominent corporate DEI program, and no Pride sponsorship; not rated on the HRC CEI and not a CEO Action signatory. Founder/CEO Todd Graves' political and philanthropic giving (per OpenSecrets and public disaster-relief donations) skews Republican/non-partisan rather than left-leaning, and the brand carries a conservative-friendly reputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raising Cane's woke?

Based on our research, Raising Cane's has a woke score of 5/100, rated Not Woke on the BuyWokeFree index — based on its ESG, DEI, Pride sponsorship, HRC Corporate Equality Index, political donations, and CEO Action record.

What is the Raising Cane's woke score?

Raising Cane's has a woke score of 5 out of 100, categorized as Not Woke. This score is based on analysis of ESG initiatives, DEI programs, PRIDE sponsorships, HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, political contributions, and CEO Action for Diversity participation.

How does BuyWokeFree rate Raising Cane's?

BuyWokeFree rates Raising Cane's across six research dimensions: ESG initiatives, DEI programs, PRIDE sponsorships, HRC Corporate Equality Index rating, political contributions to left-leaning causes, and CEO Action for Diversity participation. The Raising Cane's overall woke score is 5/100.

About

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken finger meals, founded by Todd Graves and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.