In-N-Out owner vows chain will always stay in California

Owner moves to Tennessee, sparking exodus fears

Lynsi Snyder, president and owner of In-N-Out, moved her family to Tennessee recently. The move sparked fears the iconic burger chain might leave California, where it was founded.

Snyder clarifies: California is permanent home

In an interview with actor Terry Crews, Snyder reaffirmed In-N-Out's commitment to California. This is where we started. It's where we are now, and it's where we will always be, she said.

“This is where we started. It's where we are now, and it's where we will always be.”

Leaving California would be dumbest decision

Snyder dismissed rumors about closing California stores as unimaginable. There were rumors about they're gonna close all their California stores. That's the dumbest business decision ever, she said.

“That's unimaginable. I can't even imagine that, dumbest business decision ever.”

Chain expanding across nine states and counting

In-N-Out has expanded to Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington and Tennessee. Snyder suggested Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico are under consideration.

California growth continues with new locations planned

Snyder said In-N-Out continues to grow in California with lots of stores slotted for other cities in the state. The company maintains headquarters in California and takes a slow, steady approach to expansion.