Raising Cane's Proposes Restaurant on Blossom Hill
A 4,000-square-foot Raising Cane's would replace a retail site at 1030 and 1040 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Dining Out
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Raising Cane's has proposed a 4,000-square-foot restaurant at 1030 and 1040 Blossom Hill Road in South San Jose. The proposal is 1,000 square feet larger than a previous version and requires city planning approval.
Why it matters
The project would replace a box store site and require demolition of a 19,000-square-foot retail building leased to La-Z-Boy. Its approval would bring a high-volume fast-casual drive-thru option to a South San Jose corridor.
The proposed hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., seven days a week, would make the site one of the longest-operating dining options in the area. Residents near Blossom Hill Road would see a pick-up window and dual drive-thru lanes if the plan is approved.
The players
Raising Cane's
Raising Cane's is a Louisiana-founded fast-food chain known for its chicken finger meals and expanding drive-thru restaurant network across the United States.
La-Z-Boy
La-Z-Boy is an American furniture manufacturer and retailer known for its reclining chairs, and it currently leases the building slated for demolition.
The details
The plan includes indoor seating, an attached outdoor patio, a pick-up window section, and dual drive-thru lanes. The project requires city planning approval before it can move forward.
Timeline
Overall development timeline has not yet been announced.
Roadmap
Drive-thru-focused chicken chains such as Raising Cane's have been expanding into existing suburban retail sites rather than building on undeveloped land. This project follows that pattern by converting a box store property into a high-volume restaurant with dual drive-thru lanes.
Residents near Blossom Hill Road may see increased drive-thru traffic and extended late-night hours if the restaurant is approved. The project would also expand local job opportunities, with the developer citing gains across all skill and education levels.
The takeaway
Proposals like this one show how existing retail sites in San Jose can be repurposed for food service, so nearby residents may want to track city planning filings for changes to their commute and neighborhood. Watching for public hearing notices is a practical way to follow how the project develops.
Further reading
Explore more local coverage in Dining Out for other restaurant openings and food developments in San Jose.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Silicon Valley.
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