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Raising Cane's: The Origin Story Of This $22 Billion Empire | FULL DOCUMENTARY

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In his early 20s, Todd Graves, dismissed by banks as a naive kid with a bad idea, turned his fanatic vision for chicken fingers into Raising Cane's. Now, Graves is worth $22 billion, and with over 900 locations, Raising Cane’s is one of America's fastest-growing fast-food chains.

Join Forbes’ Senior Editor Chase Peterson-Withorn for a firsthand look at Graves’ chicken finger journey - from the original "mothership" to celebrity deals with stars like Post Malone, and how relentless hard work transformed a simple meal into a nationwide phenomenon.

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