Norm's Diner to Open Second Encino Location
The 24/7 diner chain Norm's Restaurant will open a new location in Encino. This marks the second San Fernando Valley restaurant for the chain, which is known for its Googie architecture and classic American diner food. The expansion reflects the continued popularity of the brand in the region.
- The new Encino restaurant is located at 16573 Ventura Blvd in a space formerly occupied by a Tony Roma's. - This location is one of several new restaurants opened after the chain was acquired by investment firm CapitalSpring in 2014; the founding Roybark family had been more conservative about expansion. - The company's expansion plans in 2020, which included the Encino location, were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - As of mid-2025, the Norm's chain operates 24 locations, with 23 in Southern California and one in Las Vegas. - The original Norm's diner was opened in 1949 by Norm Roybark near Sunset and Vine in Hollywood. - Many Norm's locations are famous for their "Googie" architectural style, characterized by futuristic designs, dramatic angles, and large neon signs. - The chain's most iconic Googie location on La Cienega, opened in 1957 and designated a Historic-Cultural Monument, is now owned by the parent company of Raising Cane's and its lease is set to expire in December 2026.
