For 16 years, The Dallas Morning News honored the best workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth. During this period, 108 companies appeared on the list more than once. But only one company – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers – has been honored in all 16 years.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s (a fast-food chain known for its chicken, crinkle-cut fries and tangy Cane’s sauce) ranked 15th in the large business category this year. That was an increase from No. 21 in 2023 and No. 27 the year before. Obviously, the channel’s constant appearance on the winners list is due to its popularity among customers and employees.

Founded by entrepreneur Todd Graves, the company began with a single location near the Louisiana State University campus in 1996. Graves named the company after his beloved yellow lab, Raising Cane. The chain has since grown to include more than 820 restaurants, 52,000 employees and record net sales of $3.7 billion in 2023.

“We have only one love: delicious chicken finger meals – and we use only the highest quality ingredients with a handmade, made-to-order cooking system that guarantees delicious chicken finger meals , served hot and fresh, while having fun,” the company noted. .

In Dallas-Fort Worth, Raising Cane’s has 68 locations and 5,455 employees. Its restoration support office has been located in Plano for 15 years. There are other strong local connections as well. Graves reportedly purchased a multimillion-dollar penthouse on Knox Street in Dallas, and his celebrity connections include Texas singer Post Malone, who teamed up with the fast food chain for a Post-themed Raising Cane’s restaurant Malone/Dallas Cowboys on West Northwest Highway in Dallas. .

Raising Cane’s said it offers its employees flexible hours, paid time off and vacation time, and a “fun” atmosphere that includes disco balls, classic memorabilia and velvet Elvis paintings. It offers workers tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) employer match, a training program for restaurant chefs, and $10,000 toward closing costs for restaurant chefs. restaurant who buy a house. Other benefits available include pet insurance, health insurance, and 100% company-paid life insurance.

Additionally, the company supports more than 30,000 local organizations in its communities each year, focusing on areas such as education, feeding the hungry, entrepreneurship and pet welfare . D-FW employees told us they appreciate the chain’s welcoming and caring environment. “You feel valued here and it inspires you to contribute,” one said. Another added: “I’m paid well and surrounded by positive people. » Long term, the perennial Top Workplaces winner said he’s aiming for 1,600 restaurants and $10 billion in annual sales.

The distinguished dozen

Other recurring Top Workplaces winners include:

15 times winners

American National Bank of Texas

Hill & Wilkinson

System Software Inc.

14 times winner

Scott + Reid General Contractors Inc.

13 times winner

Jack Henry

Huffines car dealerships

Merit Energy Company

PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company

Pariveda

12 times winner

Company Century 21 Judge Fite

Texas Health Resources

New York Life Insurance Company