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The Independent World7/2/2026Business2 min read

In-N-Out Burger Announces Six New Locations Across Five States

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  • In-N-Out Burger is expanding its presence by opening six new restaurants in California, Arizona, Idaho, Tennessee, and Utah.
  • The company, known for its fresh ingredients and limited menu, continues its deliberate growth strategy, with no plans to expand further east due to logistical constraints.

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In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948, is known for its limited menu and fresh ingredients. The privately owned chain prioritizes deliberate expansion and customer interaction over digital ordering.

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In-N-Out Burger is beefing up its footprint, with plans to open six new restaurants across five states.

The beloved California-based chain and West Coast staple now lists six new locations as "opening soon" on the company's website, including new spots in California, Arizona, Idaho, Tennessee and Utah. However, the chain has not announced opening dates.

The following locations are listed on In-N-Out’s Grand Openings page:

Despite its recent expansion into Tennessee, In-N-Out, which does not franchise any of its locations, has no plans to move farther east because its restaurants rely on fresh ingredients and do not use freezers, requiring restaurants to stay within range of the company's beef production facilities.

In-N-Out currently operates more than 430 restaurants across 10 states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington and Tennessee. Despite expansion into new markets, California remains the chain's largest market with 289 locations.

In-N-Out expanded into Tennessee in December, opening its first restaurants in the state in Lebanon and Antioch. The company has said it plans to continue growing in the region with support from its Eastern Territory office in Franklin.

Founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, In-N-Out has built a cult-like following with its limited menu and fresh ingredients. The privately owned chain, led by president Lynsi Snyder, has historically favored slow, deliberate expansion over rapid nationwide growth.

In July 2025, Lynsi Snyder announced that she had moved her family from California to the Nashville area, citing the state's high cost of living and challenging business climate. She also said the company will gradually close its Irvine office by 2030, consolidating those operations at its Baldwin Park headquarters.

In March of this year, Snyder reiterated the company’s commitment to face-to-face customer service and explained why it is opting against mobile apps and digital ordering lanes.

“The main reason is part of what makes In-N-Out and the experience so special is the interaction and the customer service that we’re able to give, the smile, the greeting,” Snyder told an audience of about 1,000 people during a conversation with Pepperdine University President Jim Gash on the Malibu campus, KTLA reported.

Open Questions

  • What are the specific opening dates for the new locations?
  • Will the company's stance on digital ordering change in the future?

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This article was originally published by The Independent World.

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