After 67 years, it appears Norms will close its doors in a couple of years to make room for a new Raising Cane’s at 470 N La Cienega Blvd in West Hollywood.
The iconic restaurant on La Cienega Boulevard, designed by Louis Armet and Eldon Davis, has occupied this space since 1957. It is the subject of a famous Ed Ruscha painting, “Norm’s, La Cienega, On Fire,” and was granted historic landmark status in 2015. Now, according to the Los Angeles Times, this location of Norms will close down when its lease ends in December 2026. Once it closes, Raising Cane’s will open a new location in 2027.
“Raising Cane’s plans to keep the legacy of Norm’s alive and maintain — forever — the iconic Googie-style architecture made famous by Armét & Davis when we begin improvements to restore the property and serve craveable chicken finger meals to the L.A. Community,” Raising Cane’s representatives said in a statement to The Los Angeles Times.
While this is a devastating development for West Hollywood, fans of Norms will be relieved to know that the company still has dozens of locations throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange Counties. Norms even have a location in Las Vegas. While at least 24 Norms locations exist, none have the historical distinction as the one on La Cienega. As a result, some locals are pushing back against the change. Raising Cane’s has to present its plan to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission on December 5, and those upset with the development are encouraged to voice their concerns at this meeting.
