Raising Cane’s Just Dropped a Triple-Dog Dare That Could Make Ralphie’s Holiday Wish Come True—Are You Brave Enough to Accept?
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Is it just me, or does the holiday season officially get a turbocharge when Raising Cane’s teams up with a classic like “A Christmas Story”? Now, before you ask—no, the stars didn’t exactly align by accident, but with Mercury in retrograde tempting us to get “lost in the sauce,” this collaboration feels like a cosmic cue to dive headfirst into nostalgia, charity, and yes, copious amounts of chicken fingers. Picture this: Peter Billingsley, forever our sweet Ralphie Parker, is back not just onscreen but in a full-blown holiday extravaganza that’s part heartwarming Christmas fantasy, part generosity bonanza, and all parts delicious. Launching November 19, this campaign melds movie magic with community spirit—think limited-edition Plush Puppies that help animals, thousands of bikes lighting up kids’ faces nationwide, and a Times Square window display dusted off after 25 years, featuring the iconic leg lamp glowing brighter than ever. So, if you’re wondering how one can top holiday cheer, Raising Cane’s just served up the blueprint on a festive silver platter with a side of sauce—would mystical Mars approve? Probably, especially since the generosity could send vibes all the way through the zodiac. Hungry for more? LEARN MORE
Raising Cane’s is officially kicking off the holiday season with a nostalgia-packed collaboration that brings “A Christmas Story” back to life in the most delicious way. The fast-food favorite has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery and Peter Billingsley, forever known as Ralphie Parker, to deliver a 360-degree holiday campaign launching November 19 that combines movie magic, community giving, and plenty of Cane’s Chicken Fingers. The seasonal rollout includes limited-edition “A Christmas Story” Plush Puppies benefiting animal welfare groups, thousands of bikes for kids across the country, a Times Square holiday window display showcasing original movie props for the first time in 25 years, and a brand-new holiday ad starring Billingsley himself. And yes, the leg lamp makes a glowing appearance.
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The new ad spot brings full Christmas-morning nostalgia as Peter Billingsley daydreams about saving a holiday party with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. In the fantasy, partygoers sip Cane’s Sauce martinis garnished with Chicken Fingers, Cane III (the brand’s iconic yellow lab mascot) plays piano, and Raising Cane’s owner and founder, Todd Graves, lights up the legendary “Fra-Gee-Lay” leg lamp.
Billingsley snaps back to reality at the register, admitting he got a little “lost in the sauce.” It’s a cheeky nod to the 1983 classic and a warm reminder that Cane’s is ready to bring the holiday cheer.
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Back by popular demand after the 2013 debut, Cane’s is re-releasing A Christmas Story-inspired Plush Puppies from November 19 through December 31 for $10.99 while supplies last. The adorable collectibles directly benefit animal welfare organizations nationwide, with BISSELL Pet Foundation receiving a guaranteed $100,000 donation from this year’s sales.
Raising Cane’s has raised over $9 million for animals in need since launching Plush Puppies in 2006. This year’s trio includes:
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The holiday fun kicks into high gear as Peter Billingsley joins Todd Graves to launch Cane’s sixth annual nationwide children’s bike giveaway, starting with a major New York City event in early December. Held at Military Island near Cane’s Times Square Global Flagship restaurant, Billingsley will help hand out hundreds of bikes, helmets, Plush Puppies, and Chicken Fingers to Boys & Girls Club of Harlem members.
The event kicks off a coast-to-coast effort delivering thousands of new bikes to kids in more than 25 cities throughout December, a nostalgic nod to childhood joy and the thrill of a brand-new set of wheels. Altogether, Cane’s has donated over $160 million to charitable organizations nationwide through its holiday campaigns and year-round giving.
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Visitors to Times Square won’t want to miss Raising Cane’s holiday window display, featuring original props pulled from the movie’s archive vault, including Ralphie’s pink bunny suit, his cowboy costume, and the iconic BB gun.
This marks the first time in 25 years the artifacts have been on public display. The windows also feature Cane III, recreating beloved scenes like the triple-dog-dare pole lick, Santa’s lap, and the glowing leg lamp. The nostalgic display will run throughout the holiday season and is expected to be one of New York’s must-see festive stops.
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But that’s not all, because Cane’s is rolling out movie-themed retail drops on RaisingCanesGear.com, including “A Christmas Story” tees, pajamas, socks, and lapel pins, “Dreaming of Raising Cane’s” cozy collection essentials, and limited-edition “A Christmas Story” gift cards. Select Caniac Club members will also receive Movies Anywhere digital codes to stream “A Christmas Story,” plus entry into a special holiday “swipestakes” to win Cane’s exclusive bundles.
In restaurants across the country, fans will find festive displays, special digital messaging, and more seasonal surprises designed to bring holiday cheer.
With a star-powered ad, decades-old movie props, charitable giving, retro retail, and beloved Plush Puppies, Raising Cane’s is serving up one of its most ambitious holiday campaigns yet.
From Times Square to local restaurants nationwide, the brand is spreading joy, nostalgia, and generosity, all with a side of Chicken Fingers.
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