PHOTOS: Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett serves fans at Raising Cane's
- JESSICA GRATIGNY
- Updated
Following the University of Georgia's National Championship victory, quarterback Stetson Bennett put back on a headset Thursday afternoon. This time, it was to work a shift at Raising Cane's in Athens, Georgia.
This is the second year Bennett has celebrated winning a national championship with fans by signing autographs, taking selfies and placing their orders at the popular fast food chain on Baxter Street. Some fans waited in line for over two hours in hopes of meeting him.
During Bennett's visit, Todd Graves, Raising Cane's Founder and CEO, unveiled a custom-made portrait of the back-to-back national champion painted by Patrick Ganino.

Fans wait for the arrival of University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

Raising Cane's in Athens, Georgia, welcomes its Founder and CEO, Todd Graves, as well as University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett to its location in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett holds a flip phone while filming a promotional video at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett smiles during his visit at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

Founder and CEO, Todd Graves, and University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is seen through a window toasting with glasses of Pappy Van Winkle at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, for a video. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

Founder and CEO, Todd Graves, as well as University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett pose with a portrait of Bennett by Patrick Ganino hanging at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

Patrick Ganino's custom-made portrait of University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett hangs at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett works the drive thru at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett works the drive thru at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

A fan smiles at University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

Rush, a young Georgia fan, approaches University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett greets Rush, a young fan, at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

Fans wait outside hoping to meet University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett takes an order at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett takes an order at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett speaks to media at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)

University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett poses for a photo with employees at Raising Cane’s in Athens, Georgia, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. Bennett celebrated winning the national championship by working a shift at the popular fast food restaurant on Baxter Street. (Photo/Jessica Gratigny; @jgratphoto)
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JESSICA GRATIGNY
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Jessica Gratigny studies journalism and art at the University of Georgia. Since fall 2020, she has worked for The Red & Black as a contributing photographer, staff photographer, assistant photo editor, photo editor and currently, chief photographer.
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