In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder has firmly rejected rumors suggesting the beloved burger chain might abandon its California origins. Snyder stated that leaving the Golden State would be "the dumbest business decision ever" and affirmed the company's ongoing commitment to growth within California.
"We continue to grow in California. We have lots of stores slotted for future cities in California," Snyder told CBS in a recent interview. This statement comes amid speculation fueled by Snyder's own relocation with her family to Tennessee last year. She had previously cited the high cost of living and the challenges of raising a family in California as reasons for the move.
Despite her personal relocation, Snyder emphasized that the business remains intrinsically tied to its founding state. "This is where we started," she said. "It is where we are now, and it’s where we will always be."
The company is exploring expansion into other states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. An In-N-Out restaurant is slated to open in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by 2027. The chain also recently announced plans for a new drive-thru location in Sherman Oaks, California.
Founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in California in 1948, In-N-Out Burger was the state's first drive-thru hamburger stand. It has since become a significant cultural icon, with Snyder, the founders' granddaughter, estimated to have a net worth of around $7.2 billion.