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

In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder has indicated that Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma are potential future locations for the chain. Snyder stressed the company’s cautious approach to expansion, prioritizing quality, cleanliness, and friendly service over rapid growth. The chain, founded in 1948, remains committed to its California roots while making strategic moves into new states like Washington and Tennessee, with New Mexico slated for 2027.

• 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.