Raising Cane’s is bringing its wildly popular chicken strips and perhaps its even more popular homemade sauces and Texas toast to Encino, with a Hollywood twist.

“We’re very excited about being on Ventura Boulevard. It’s in the heart of an area that had a lot of musical talent and actors and historical figures that have had a lasting impact. So we were excited to get in the heart of all of that,” said Nico Solomon, the chain’s area leader.

The new, 80-seat restaurant opened Oct. 17 at 16573 W. Ventura Blvd., the 96th Raising Cane’s in California and the fourth in the area.

Other nearby locations are in Northridge, North Hollywood and Burbank.

Launched in Louisiana in 1996 and named after the founder’s Labrador retriever Cane, the restaurant has made a name for itself and developed a bit of a cult following by keeping things simple and serving chicken strips, fries, coleslaw, thick Texas toast and its sweet dipping sauce.

The new location will feature graphics and memorabilia that pay homage to the entertainment industry, including framed movie posters from “Gone With the Wind,” scenes from which were filmed in the area, as well as pictures of actor Clark Gable outside his Encino home. Historical nods to the city include antique postcards and pictures of the centuries-old Encino Oak Tree from the early 1900s.

“We like to pay homage to where we’re at, and it’s fun,” Solomon said.

Like other Raising Cane’s, the new location will be decorated with disco balls and pictures of Elvis Presley and Cane the dog. Unlike many other locations, though, the new one will not have a drive-thru but will offer a bigger interior, and in time people will be able to order from their cars and have the food brought out to them, Solomon said.

Locations are also coming this year to Compton and Norwalk.