Does Raising Cane's Drug Test?

Drug Testing by Position

Drug Test Type and Process

For the typical Restaurant Crewmember role, Raising Cane's does not include a drug test in the hiring process — most applicants report a short interview, an availability discussion, and a background check, with no screening. When a test does occur (more often for management applicants, after a workplace accident, or on reasonable suspicion), it is a standard urine drug test at a third-party clinic, screening for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and PCP. Because Cane's operates both company-owned and franchised restaurants, exact practices can vary by operator and location, so a small number of applicants report being tested. The safest assumption for a crew job is no pre-employment screen, but on-the-job impairment is prohibited everywhere.

Marijuana Policy

Because Raising Cane's does not drug test most crewmembers during hiring, off-duty marijuana use is generally not a barrier to getting a crew job. There is no THC screen for standard restaurant positions in the vast majority of employee reports. Cane's maintains a drug-free workplace policy, meaning being impaired while working is prohibited and can trigger reasonable-suspicion or post-accident testing. Management applicants are more likely to encounter a urine screen that includes marijuana, and rules can vary by state and by franchise operator. If you are applying for a leadership role in a state where cannabis is still illegal, assume THC may be screened; for a crew job, it usually is not.

Tips for Applicants

Raising Cane's is a strong option for a fresh start — it hires at entry level with no experience required, provides paid training, offers tenure-based raises, and has hired people with criminal records. Because most crew roles are not drug tested, applicants worried about a pre-employment screen often find Cane's accessible. Focus on availability, a friendly attitude, and reliability, which the interview emphasizes. Expect a background check that may look back several years; be honest about your history. If you are applying for a manager or leadership position, ask the hiring manager directly whether a drug screen is part of the offer, since practices differ by operator. Apply online at Cane's official careers site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Raising Cane's drug test crewmembers?

No. The strong consensus from current and former employees is that Raising Cane's does not drug test restaurant crewmembers during hiring. Most report a quick interview and a background check with no drug screen.

Does Raising Cane's drug test for weed?

Not for most crew roles. Because Cane's does not drug test typical crewmembers at hire, marijuana is generally not screened. Management applicants and post-accident situations may involve a urine test that includes THC.

Does Raising Cane's drug test managers?

Sometimes. Reports are mixed, but management and leadership applicants are more likely than crew to be asked for a urine drug test at hire or promotion. Practices vary by location and franchise operator.

Does Raising Cane's do a background check?

Yes. Raising Cane's runs a background check on applicants 18 and older, and reports indicate it may look back 3-6 years. The company has hired applicants with criminal records, evaluating candidates individually.

Will Raising Cane's drug test me if I get hurt at work?

Yes. Like most employers, Raising Cane's reserves the right to test after a workplace accident or when there is reasonable suspicion of on-the-job impairment, even if you were not tested at hire.

Does Raising Cane's hire people with a criminal record?

Yes. Raising Cane's has hired applicants with criminal records. It runs a background check but evaluates candidates individually, and entry-level crew roles are often accessible to people rebuilding their lives.