In a recent interview with Allie Beth Stuckey, Lynsi Snyder, President of In-n-Out, revealed her plans to relocate the company's headquarters from California to Tennessee.
The decision comes after 77 years of the company's existence in California, a state that Snyder believes has been devastated under Governor Gavin Newsom's leadership.
"We're building an office in Franklin, so I'm actually moving out there," Snyder told Stuckey, according to Gateway Pundit. The move signifies a significant shift for Snyder, who has spent her life in California. "I really loved living in Northern California, and I'm so thankful that I grew up up there because I think it changed a lot of who I am today," she said. However, she acknowledged the challenges of raising a family and conducting business in the state.
Despite the relocation, the majority of In-n-Out stores will remain in California. "Now, the bulk of our stores are still going to be here in California, but it will be wonderful having an office out there, growing out there," Snyder explained. The transition is expected to be gradual, with the Irvine office set to close by 2030. "We're giving it a longer runway so that it's smoother for everybody so they can plan and all of that," she said.
Snyder's plans extend beyond the relocation. She has previously expressed her desire to expand In-n-Out's presence to the left of Texas. "At one point you said that within your lifetime, if you draw a line from Texas, everything to the left, you want in and out there, but not maybe to the right of the line," Stuckey recalled. However, with the move to Tennessee, Snyder hinted at a possible change in strategy.
"Well, it's funny. I think Kid Rock, his name is Bob. I think he's the one that actually drew the new map, and he put the line up from Texas, grabbed Tennessee, went around Tennessee, and back up," Snyder said. Despite requests from Florida and other East Coast states, Snyder remains firm in her decision not to expand there.
The company's new Tennessee office will not house its entire meat facility. "We're able to reach Tennessee from our Texas warehouse. So we're not putting our whole meat facility where we do all of our own beef and send it to our stores, make patties. We're not going to have that there. Have a warehouse, but not do our own meat there. So we'll be able to deliver from Texas," Snyder explained.
The decision to relocate the headquarters of In-n-Out, a company deeply rooted in California's history, underscores the growing concerns about the state's business climate. It also reflects the broader trend of businesses and families seeking more favorable conditions in traditionally conservative states like Tennessee.
As Snyder and her company embark on this new chapter, it remains to be seen how this move will impact the future of In-n-Out and the fast-food industry at large.
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