Head of In-N-Out burger chain addresses expansion to 3 more states

CEO Lynsi Snyder named Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma as possible future In-N-Out Burger states while stressing the chain's cautious approach to growth.

Head of In-N-Out burger chain addresses expansion to 3 more states

TL;DR

  • In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder identified Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma as possible future expansion states.
  • Snyder emphasized that quality, cleanliness, and friendly service are paramount, and growth will not compromise these values.
  • The company maintains a policy of using fresh ingredients, with no microwaves or freezers in its restaurants.
  • Recent expansions include the opening of the first restaurants in Washington (August 2025) and Tennessee (December of last year).
  • New Mexico is scheduled to receive its first In-N-Out restaurant in 2027.
  • Despite expansions, In-N-Out has no plans to abandon its California origins.
  • The chain began as a 100-square-foot burger stand in Baldwin Park, California, and featured the state's first drive-thru with a two-way speaker system.