In-N-Out Burger is finally coming east of the Mississippi.
The popular California burger chain, which has focused primarily on the west since its founding more than 70 years ago, announced plans to open restaurants in Tennessee – the furthest eastward expansion in the company’s history.
In-N-Out is expected to open locations in the Nashville area and open corporate offices in the state by 2026.
“We’re excited to bring our quality burgers, fries and shakes to the people of Tennessee,” said company owner Lynsi Snyder, granddaughter of In-N-Out founders Harry and Esther Snyder.
“With every decision I make, I always consider what my family wants.”
“I have no doubt that my grandparents, father and uncle would be proud of this decision to expand our family of partners and serve even more great clients, beginning in the Nashville area,” Snyder added during an appearance with the Governor of Tennessee Bill Lee added a news conference in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville, on Tuesday.
Construction of the 100,000 square meter office building is scheduled to begin in late 2024 and be completed by 2026.
In-N-Out Burger owner Lynsi Snyder (third from right) posed with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Tuesday as he announced the expansion, per AP
The east area office will support business functions ranging from operations administration to information technology.
Founded in 1948 as California’s first drive-through hamburger stand in Baldwin Park, a suburb of Los Angeles, In-N-Out is still owned and operated by the Snyder family.
There are currently 385 locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon and Colorado.
Lynsi Snyder hinted that expansion into Tennessee will likely result in more restaurants opening in neighboring states.
There are currently 385 In-N-Out locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon and Colorado. Getty Images
“As we know we’ll be shipping from our warehouse in Texas, we mentioned that we didn’t name anyone — there’s a path there that might cross some other states,” Snyder said.
“So don’t worry, there are others that will eventually be included in this plan.”
State economic development officials say the project will create 277 jobs in Williamson County, where Franklin is located.
With mail wires