The California-based burger chain has submitted a development application for a location in Ridgefield, north of Vancouver. Washington is the only state in the Pacific Northwest without an In-N-Out.
In-N-Out Burger is hoping to expand into Washington state, the company told USA TODAY on Friday.
Although In-N-Out has been based in Oregon for nearly 10 years, it only expanded to Idaho in December, USA TODAY previously reported.
The company submitted a development application for a location in Washington soon after, Mike Abbate, vice president of store development at In-N-Out, told USA TODAY. “However, it is still very early in the development process.”
The target city for the new location is Ridgefield, north of Vancouver in Clark County. Once the building permit is received, construction will take eight to nine months, Abbate said. An opening date has not been announced.
The company is hoping for a positive outcome, Abbate said, as it is working with the city to seek permits and permits.
The city comments on In-N-Out coming to town
“Ridgefield is working closely with In-N-Out to ensure that not only are there sufficient lines to avoid congestion on the streets, but also that the design of the building is unique, high quality and appropriate for Ridgefield,” he said City Manager Steve Stuart told KOIN-TV.
In-N-Out's attempt to move to the Portland area was rejected in 2022, the outlet reported. The company has appealed.
In-N-Out opens in Idaho: Customers wait up to 8 hours at the In-N-Out drive-thru
Where else will In-N-Out open next?
Two stores will open in the company's Southern California backyard, one in Redlands and one in Sylmar, USA, TODAY previously reported.
In-N-Out said it will soon expand to New Mexico, but did not specify a location or opening date, but hopes to be there by 2027, according to an Instagram post.
Future In-N-Out locations
- 1860 South Milton Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- 1977 N. 1200 W. Layton, UT 84041
- 3520 City Blvd E. Orange, CA 92868
- 1700 East Ventura Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93036
- 1301 W. Lugonia Ave. Redlands, CA 92373
- 13864 Foothill Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342
James Powel contributed to this reporting.