In-N-Out Burger is planning to expand in 2025 with more locations. While the heiress to the fast-food empire originally promised not to go too far east, the promise of an East Coast expansion has begun anew amidst reports that the proposed Tennessee location will open sooner than initially expected. Let’s look at what we know.
In-N-Out Burger: Tennessee & Beyond
In September 2024, the ground was broken on the first-ever location in Franklin, Tennessee, known as “Midstate.” According to WSMV 4, In-N-Out Burger heiress Lynsi Snyder said the move was “historic” for the burger chain and that the first location would open in 2026, much sooner than originally expected.
“This is a historic day for In-N-Out Burger. Breaking ground on this beautiful property is the first step in putting down roots in the state of Tennessee,” she said at the time. “We were drawn to The Volunteer State because of its commitment to quality, service and family, and cannot wait to begin serving Customers and communities by 2026.”
According to KTLA, the burger chain is also continuing its expansion in 2025. With outlets mostly in California, Arizona, and Nevada, the burger chain, which does not franchise its eateries, currently maintains a substantial portion of its operations in the Western region of the United States, in addition to dozens of sites in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah.
With a hub for its East Coast operations just outside of Nashville, In-N-Out Burger plans to open new locations in New Mexico, Washington, and Tennessee in the upcoming years.
According to their official website, In-N-Out has only five restaurants scheduled to debut in 2025. These eateries will arrive at:
- Anaheim, California — 540 N. Euclid St.
- Carson, California — 20512 Avalon Blvd.
- Sylmar, California — 13864 Foothill Blvd.
- Nampa, Idaho — 16225 N. Marketplace Dr.
- South Salt Lake, Utah — 21 E. 2100 S.
However, In-N-Out Burger had already stated that it would open restaurants in other states in the upcoming years, including one in southern Washington, which was expected to open “by 2025.”
Another Location Previously Closed to Too Much Crime
Last month, according to Snyder in charge of the business, “excessive crime” was the reason behind the closure of a well-known In-N-Out Burger store in Oakland, California.
According to FOX Business, Snyder disclosed as much in an interview on Christmas Eve.
“I mean, there was a lot,” she said. “There was actually — gunshots went through the store, there was a stabbing, there was a lot. For the safety of our associates, we just felt like, this is not okay.”
Additionally, Snyder asserted that police responded slowly to assistance requests, a point that COO Denny Warnick also underlined.
“Despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our Customers and Associates are regularly victimized by car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies,” he said.
