in and out burger is making headlines again as the beloved fast-food chain announces a major shift: the company’s executive headquarters is moving from California to Tennessee. The decision marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s history and signals ambitious plans for national expansion while keeping its West Coast identity intact.
Company president Lynsi Snyder recently confirmed the move, explaining it as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and provide her family a new environment. While the business continues to thrive in California, rising operational costs and quality-of-life considerations reportedly played a role in the relocation.
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Strategic Growth Beyond the West Coast
The decision to move in and out burger’s corporate leadership to Franklin, Tennessee, is part of a multi-year plan to scale operations in the Southeast. A new administrative campus is under construction and expected to be fully operational by 2026. Despite the move, the company reaffirmed its dedication to California, where most of its 400+ locations will remain active and well-supported.
Tennessee isn’t just a symbolic shift—it’s a strategic one. This new base allows the company to distribute ingredients and manage logistics more efficiently as they break into new markets like Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Carolinas. With its core philosophy centered around quality and control, expanding in phases ensures that high standards are maintained.
in and out burger ramps up store openings in 2025
This year is shaping up to be one of the busiest for the brand. Multiple new store locations are opening across California and in new states as part of the expansion plan.
Here’s a snapshot of new and confirmed locations for 2025:
- Modesto, CA
- Sylmar, CA
- Indio, CA
- Surprise, AZ
- Brighton, CO
- Ridgefield, WA
- Franklin, TN (headquarters construction underway)
Some of these restaurants have already opened their doors, with strong customer turnout and local excitement. Each location employs between 70–100 people and operates with the same consistent quality that made the chain iconic.
Restructuring the Corporate Footprint
Alongside store growth, internal restructuring is underway. The Irvine office, once the company’s primary administrative center, is set to close by 2030. Leadership and support staff will either relocate to Tennessee or transition to the Baldwin Park facility, which will remain central to West Coast operations.
This move allows the company to divide responsibilities geographically—eastern locations managed from Tennessee, western ones from California—making logistical sense for a business known for controlling every element of its supply chain.
No Major Menu Changes, Despite Online Buzz
Recently, social media rumors suggested that in and out burger had changed its recipe or cooking oil. However, no such official changes have occurred. The brand remains committed to its original recipe: fresh, never frozen beef, hand-cut fries, and a simplified menu that fans love.
While the company has explored healthier ingredient options in the past—like removing artificial dyes and using cane sugar ketchup—it continues to resist the fast-food industry’s trend of overcomplicating menus. That consistency remains one of the core reasons customers are loyal.
Fans React to Headquarters Move
Reactions to the move have been mixed. Longtime California fans worry about cultural changes, but the brand insists nothing fundamental is shifting. In fact, this geographic expansion could mean more people across the country get to experience the signature taste of in and out burger for the first time.
Meanwhile, Tennessee officials and local communities have welcomed the company with open arms. The headquarters project is already bringing new jobs, and economic projections indicate significant growth in the area thanks to the brand’s presence.
What This Means for the Future
in and out burger’s cautious, quality-first growth model has long separated it from competitors. Unlike most chains, it refuses to franchise, ensuring every store meets the same high standards. The Tennessee expansion does not mean a departure from that principle. Rather, it’s a calculated step that keeps the company’s identity intact while allowing room for careful expansion.
With the eastern U.S. finally getting its share of the burger magic and new stores launching throughout 2025, the brand continues to shape the fast-food industry on its own terms.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or someone tasting their first Double-Double, there’s no denying this next chapter will be one to watch. As in and out burger balances legacy with growth, it remains one of the few chains that truly does things differently.
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