In-n-out Targets New States, but One U.S. Region Remains Out of Reach

WHO:

Fox News - CEO Lynsi Snyder said quality matters more than quantity in the chain’s expansion.

Fox News - Harry and Esther Snyder co-founded In-N-Out in 1948.

NY Post - In-N-Out owner Snyder discussed the chain’s possible expansion.

Inc - In-N-Out is a family-owned burger chain.

WHAT:

Fox News - Snyder said she wants to ensure the company’s “In-N-Out family is strong” and that it retains its values; she added that growth would look different if she felt the company were “slipping or losing our way.”

Fox News - In-N-Out says it does not own a microwave or freezer, and its burgers are made with fresh beef at patty-making facilities in California and Texas.

Fox News - The chain has five stores in Tennessee, with a sixth location listed as coming soon.

Fox News - Snyder said, “I feel like there’s a special peace knowing that In-N-Out isn’t everywhere.”

NY Post - In-N-Out is considering expanding into four additional states; Snyder said, “There are some states that are possibilities.”

Inc - In-N-Out is eyeing three additional states.

Inc - The chain’s owner said one principle about its expansion would always remain true.

WHERE:

Fox News - In-N-Out has 299 locations in California.

NY Post - The chain is considering expansion eastward.

Inc - The chain is expanding its footprint across the United States, but one U.S. region remains off-limits.

WHEN:

Fox News - New Mexico is scheduled to get its first In-N-Out restaurant in 2027, becoming the chain’s 11th state.

WHY:

Fox News - Snyder said the company is cautious about growing too much or too quickly to protect quality, service, and its values.

Inc - The owner’s stated principle is why one U.S. region remains off-limits; the article excerpt does not specify the principle.

HOW:

NY Post - Snyder described some states as possible destinations for the chain’s expansion.

(UPDATED October 31, 2026 23:57 UTC)

In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder says expansion will prioritize quality, service, and company values. The family-owned chain is considering several new states as it grows eastward cautiously. New Mexico is scheduled to welcome its first In-N-Out restaurant in 2027.

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(UPDATED October 31, 2026 14:59 UTC)

In-N-Out owner Snyder says the family-run burger chain is considering expanding eastward. The company is eyeing several additional states, though reports differ on how many. One U.S. region remains off-limits, guided by a principle Snyder says will endure.