Raising Canes as a brand is generally not considered halal. The company has stated that their chicken meals are not halal or kosher certified and most sources confirm that their chicken is not guaranteed to be halal due to the lack of clear certification from suppliers or confirmation about halal compliant slaughtering methods. This applies especially to locations in countries like the US where halal practices are not a default. However in the UAE where Raising Canes operates under local franchise groups in a Muslim majority country there is a possibility that some branches follow halal standards due to local regulations and consumer expectations. That said there is no clear or official public statement confirming that the Dubai locations like those in The Beach Mall at JBR or Dubai Mall are halal certified. So if halal compliance is important to you it is best to check directly with the branch by asking staff or looking for a halal certification logo inside the restaurant or on the menu. You can also ask about the source of their chicken and whether there is any cross contamination risk during preparation. Without clear proof it is safest not to assume that Raising Canes in Dubai is halal.

isRaising Cane’s Family Pack Menu updated 2025

from Islamic Point of view

From an Islamic point of view, the permissibility (halal status) of eating at Raising Cane’s depends on a few key factors, and without clear halal certification, it raises serious doubts.

1. Source of the Meat

In Islam, for meat to be considered halal, the animal must be:

  • Lawful to eat (e.g. chicken is halal by type),
  • Slaughtered by a Muslim (or a person of the Book, i.e. Jew or Christian),
  • Slaughtered by invoking the name of Allah (saying “Bismillah”),
  • And slaughtered in a specific way (cutting certain veins and arteries).

If any of these steps are not followed, the meat becomes haram (forbidden). Most Raising Cane’s locations, especially in Western countries like the U.S., do not follow Islamic slaughter guidelines. They use meat from large suppliers that are not known to slaughter in a halal way.

2. No Halal Certification

From a Shariah-compliant standpoint, certainty is required for food to be halal. If there’s doubt, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“Leave that which makes you doubt for that which does not make you doubt.”
(Tirmidhi)

So, if Raising Cane’s cannot provide halal certification or confirmation, a Muslim should avoid eating it, especially when there are halal alternatives available.

3. Cross-contamination Risks

Even if the chicken were halal, if it’s cooked in oil shared with non-halal meat (e.g. bacon or pork), or there’s cross-contamination, that would also render the food questionable or haram.

Islamic Verdict (General)

Unless verified halal by a trustworthy source or certification:

  • Eating at Raising Cane’s is not permissible (halal) from an Islamic point of view.
  • In Muslim countries like the UAE, there is a chance the food may be halal due to local laws, but unless confirmed, it remains doubtful and should be avoided.

If you want, I can try to confirm whether the Dubai branches have halal certification.