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In-N-Out Burger boss vows California joints aren’t closing despite eastward expansion

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Edwards, C. (2026, October 28). In-N-Out Burger boss vows California joints aren’t closing despite eastward expansion. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/28/business/in-n-out-owner-shuts-down-rumors-chain-is-leaving-california/

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In-N-Out Burger's president Lynsi Snyder addressed rumors that the company might close California locations as it expands eastward. She assured customers during an interview marking the company’s 78th anniversary that In-N-Out has no plans to leave California and will continue to grow in the state while also expanding into other regions. The chain, founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, currently operates 289 locations in California out of a total of 445 across ten states. Snyder also announced plans to relocate the headquarters back to Baldwin Park by the end of 2029, emphasizing the company’s commitment to its roots while embracing expansion opportunities.

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In-N-Out Burger's owner and president, Lynsi Snyder, reassured fans that the company has no plans to close its California restaurants despite expanding eastward. During an interview marking In-N-Out's 78th anniversary, Snyder clarified rumors suggesting otherwise, stating, "This is where we started, where we are and where we will always be." She emphasized that leaving California would be “the dumbest business decision ever.” The company is currently establishing an eastern headquarters in Tennessee, which already has five In-N-Out locations. Snyder also hinted at future expansion to other states while reaffirming the brand's commitment to its roots in California.

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Your favorite burgers aren’t going N-ywhere. asserted

burgers → go → ?

California-based burger empire In-N-Out Burger is setting the record straight on wild rumors that the chain is planning to close all of its California locations amid its eastward expansion. asserted

chain → base → expansion

In an interview marking the chain’s 78th anniversary, In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Synder told Terry Crews that the business has no plans to leave the golden state, despite her family’s move to Tennessee. asserted

business → mark → Tennessee

“This is where we started, where we are and where we will always be asserted

we → start → ?

,” said Snyder, the granddaughter of In-N-Out founders Harry and Esther Snyder. asserted

Snyder → say → founders

The fast food heiress said she heard rumors that In-N-Out is planning to leave California, which she says would be “the dumbest business decision ever. asserted

she → say → California

But that doesn’t mean the chain isn’t making big changes. asserted

chain → mean → changes

In-N-Out is currently preparing to open an “eastern headquarters” in Tennessee, where the chain currently operates five locations. asserted

chain → prepare → locations

Synder teased the chain’s expansion to other states. asserted

Synder → tease → states

“We continue to grow in California and we have lots of stores slotted for future cities in California. asserted

we → continue → California

I’m also excited to go to other states. asserted

I → ’m → states

There’s definitely some earmarked,” said Snyder. asserted

Snyder → ’ → ?

The burger boss said that expanding to other states creates the opportunity for employees to relocate and help set up new locations, with the possibility of transfering. asserted

employees → say → possibility

“We have our California people who are going to be here, and that’s obviously the majority … and we have a great team that’s going out there. asserted

that → have → team

And there’s a little more opportunity for people to buy houses out there,” said Snyder. asserted

Snyder → ’ → houses

Founded in Baldwin Park in 1948, In-N-Out currently has 445 restaurants in 10 states, including 289 locations in California. asserted

Out → found → California

Though the chain is headquartered in Irvine, they announced plans to relocate their headquarters back to Baldwin Park by the end of 2029. asserted

they → headquarter → 2029

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