Last year, Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based fried chicken chain Raising Cane’s ruffled some feathers in the Los Angeles area when word got out that the rapidly growing fast food brand was trying to take over the iconic Norms location on La Cienega Boulevard . The historic space, one of the oldest in the 76-year-old diner chain’s portfolio, has been serving hotcakes and affordable breakfast platters in the Googie-style building since 1957.
Facing backlash , Raising Cane’s backtracked on its plans and canceled its presentation to LA’s Cultural Heritage Commission. Shortly after, news also leaked that the chicken tender specialists were going after a separate, but also beloved, location over in Hollywood, right off the 101 freeway. Now, after nearly a year of laying low — and with a different tenant currently running a restaurant on the property — Raising Cane’s is back, and ready to build on one of the most visible restaurant sites anywhere in Los Angeles.
Nearly one year after public outcry about the historic loss, a Raising Cane’s spokesperson confirms to SFGATE that the company is quietly moving ahead with plans to take over the former Arby’s at 5920 W. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood , with a likely opening in late summer or early fall of 2026…