Whelan's Smoke Shop, a historic business in Berkeley, has closed its location at 2486 Bancroft Way after accepting a $12.7 million buyout from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. Originally founded in 1900, Whelan's is relocating within the Telegraph District while its website remains active for sales. Raising Cane's has rapidly expanded since its founding in 1996 and aims to capitalize on its viral popularity to open more outlets. Meanwhile, Walgreens, another tenant in the building, declined a buyout and will remain until at least 2036.
Whelan's Smoke Shop has closed its location at 2486 Bancroft Way after accepting a $12.7 million buyout from Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.
Founded in 1900, Whelan's is one of the first smoke shops in the U.S. and is relocating within the Telegraph District.
Raising Cane's, a fast food chain, has seen rapid growth with plans to open more locations, following its viral success on social media.
Despite the closure, Whelan's website is still operational, and the company is working to move its business to a new site.
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