In-N-Out

In-N-Out Burger

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Company type	Private
Industry	Fast food
Founded	October  22, 1948 (1948-10-22)
Founder	Harry Snyder and Esther Snyder
Number of locations	358 (as of 2023)
Area served	Southwest and Pacific Coast of the United States
Key people	Lynsi Snyder (President)
Products	Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, shakes
Revenue	US$ $950 million (2022)
Number of employees	22,000
Website	www.in-n-out.com

In-N-Out

In-N-Out Burger is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations primarily in the Southwest and Pacific coast of the United States. Founded in Baldwin Park, California, in 1948 by Harry Snyder and Esther Snyder, it is one of the first establishments to introduce the concept of a drive-thru restaurant using a two-way speaker box.

History

The first In-N-Out Burger restaurant opened in 1948 in Baldwin Park, California. It was California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. Harry Snyder's innovative idea of a drive-thru hamburger stand where customers could order through a two-way speaker box came from his desire to provide speedy service and quality food.

Expansion

Over the decades, In-N-Out has slowly expanded outside Southern California into the rest of the state, as well as Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and Colorado. Despite its growth, the company has maintained a slow growth strategy, focusing on quality control and maintaining a simple menu.

Menu

In-N-Out's menu has remained remarkably simple over the years, focusing on hamburgers, cheeseburgers, the "Double-Double" (a double meat and double cheese burger), French fries, and milkshakes. The company uses fresh, high-quality ingredients and prepares its food fresh to order.

Secret Menu

Though not officially listed, In-N-Out is famous for its "secret menu," which includes items like "Animal Style" burgers and fries, "Protein Style" burgers (lettuce wrap instead of a bun), and "Neapolitan" shakes.

Corporate Culture

In-N-Out is known for its employee-friendly policies, including above-average pay, benefits, and a positive working environment. The company has been family-owned since its inception, with Lynsi Snyder, the granddaughter of the founders, currently serving as president.

Impact

In-N-Out has had a significant impact on fast food culture in the United States, particularly in California. It has a loyal customer base and has been ranked highly in various customer satisfaction surveys.

See also

• Fast food in the United States
• List of hamburger restaurants

External links

• Official website