Raising Cane's drops plan to convert historic Norms diner in Los Angeles

Raising Cane's will not convert the historic Norms diner on La Cienega Boulevard into a chicken restaurant. The decision follows community opposition to the plan, prompting the company to engage in discussions about the site's future. The restaurant chain had intended to change Norms after its lease expired in 2026. They even created a design showing how the diner would look as a Raising Cane's, but canceled a presentation to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission. Norms, designed in the Googie architectural style in 1957, is a recognized landmark. Community members expressed their strong feelings about preserving the diner through various channels, leading to Raising Cane's decision to reconsider its plans.