In-N-Out Burger owner and president Lynsi Snyder has addressed rumors that the company plans to close its California locations, stating definitively that such a move is not in the cards. "This is where we started, where we are and where we will always be," Snyder said in an interview coinciding with the chain's 78th anniversary.
Snyder, granddaughter of founders Harry and Esther Snyder, dismissed the speculation as unfounded, calling the idea of leaving California "the dumbest business decision ever." While the company is expanding its presence eastward, including establishing an "eastern headquarters" in Tennessee where it currently operates five restaurants, Snyder emphasized that California remains central to the brand's identity and future.
"We continue to grow in California and we have lots of stores slotted for future cities in California," Snyder confirmed. She also indicated that the expansion into other states will create opportunities for employees to relocate and help establish new operations.
Founded in Baldwin Park, California, in 1948, In-N-Out Burger currently operates 445 restaurants across 10 states, with 289 of those locations situated in California. The chain recently opened a new store in Stockton and has plans for several more California locations, including in Palm Springs, Chino, Commerce, and South El Monte.
Despite its significant popularity and an established presence primarily on the West Coast, In-N-Out has been opening new markets. The company announced plans to relocate its headquarters back to Baldwin Park by the end of 2029.