IN-N-OUT BURGER OPENS IN LAVEEN, ARIZONA
November 20, 2024
Irvine, CA – In 1948, Harry Snyder opened In-N-Out Burger, California's first "drive-thru" hamburger stand. Today, hamburgers are still made-to-order, shakes are still made with real ice cream, and In-N-Out Associates are still treated like family. Beginning November 21, 2024, In-N-Out hamburgers, shakes, and fries will be available at our newest location in Laveen, Arizona.
As with all locations, fresh ingredients will be supplied to the store from In-N-Out. Hamburger patties are made from 100% American beef, with whole chucks boned and ground by In-N-Out's butchers. All patties are produced and delivered fresh throughout the week to the stores and are never frozen. Fresh whole produce is prepared daily by Associates at every restaurant, and French fries are hand-diced from fresh whole potatoes.
Maggie Barreto, who has been a veteran of In-N-Out for 12 years, will manage the new restaurant, located at 5940 W. Baseline Road. The restaurant will employ approximately 50 In-N-Out Burger Associates with a starting wage of $18.50 per hour. There will be one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 84 guests, and a covered patio with outdoor seating for 28 guests. All In-N-Out Burger locations are open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
In-N-Out has locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado and Idaho. In-N-Out was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder and is still owned and operated by the Snyder family. None of the units are franchised.
The corporate offices are located at 4199 Campus Drive, Suite 900, Irvine, CA, 92612.
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Guided by the same values since 1948, In-N-Out Burger® is a family business—and a family.
Back in an era when carhops delivered burgers and shakes to the windows of hungry motorists, Harry and Esther Snyder launched a revolution within a small 10’ x 10’ space in Baldwin Park, California. Harry’s unique two-way speaker box introduced the state to its first drive-thru hamburger stand.
The first In-N-Out Burger location owed its success to more than how quickly visitors could cruise in and drive out with their meals. The Snyders also ensured that every one of those meals measured up to their simple business philosophy: “Give customers the freshest, highest quality foods and provide them with friendly service in a sparkling-clean environment.” Through the years, Harry and Esther’s sons, and today, their granddaughter Lynsi Snyder (In-N-Out Burger owner and president) have all carried that founding philosophy forward—along with the family’s deep commitment to the thousands of Associates who are all part of the In-N-Out family.
A culture of quality that spans generations.
The In-N-Out family began its growth gradually. Lynsi’s father Guy and uncle Rich both learned the business and helped build its values from the ground up, working with their parents from an early age. At the time of Harry Snyder’s death in 1976, (two years before the company’s 30th anniversary) just 18 drive-thru locations had been established.
Taking over as president at the age of 24, Rich Snyder worked with his brother Guy to establish a commissary at the company’s Baldwin Park headquarters, ensuring total quality control over In-N-Out ingredients. Meanwhile, the brothers reinforced the service aspect of the family’s business philosophy by creating an In-N-Out University. Also located near company headquarters, it introduced consistent training for new managers and today continues to reinforce the values that are so integral to In-N-Out’s success.
During Rich’s presidency from 1976 until his death in 1993, In-N-Out grew from 18 locations to 93. Guy Snyder (whose full name, Harry Guy Snyder, reflected his father’s) then became chairman of the board and CEO, bringing his own energy and vision to the expansion. From California to Nevada, and with plans for Arizona, Guy had grown In-N-Out Burger to 140 locations by the time of his death in 1999.
An unwavering commitment to quality and freshness.
The company’s early philosophy of gradual growth remains today. Because of a rigorous commitment to quality and freshness, the company only builds stores that are located within a close proximity of their four in-house patty-making facilities. This ensures it will never take more than a single-day’s drive for their own trucks to deliver fresh ingredients to each restaurant. In addition to California, Nevada and Arizona, In-N-Out serves guests in Utah, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, and Idaho. Plans for locations in Washington, Tennessee, and New Mexico are currently under way. Most newer locations include indoor and outdoor seating in addition to drive-thru and dining room service. Throughout its careful growth, In-N-Out Burger has remained privately owned, and has no plans to pursue franchises or a public offering.
As times change, In-N-Out remains the same.
As president, Lynsi Snyder helps guide the future of the In-N-Out Burger family of over 39,000 Associates at more than 400 locations, each restaurant remains dedicated to the same classic menu of burgers, fries and fountain drinks first introduced by her grandparents—freshly prepared to each guest’s liking and never relying on microwaves or freezers. To this day, whole, locally-grown produce is sliced and prepped by Associates daily at every restaurant for each hamburger, cheeseburger, and signature Double-Double® Burger. Fresh whole potatoes are peeled and diced by hand for made-to-order french fries, and classic chocolate, vanilla and strawberry shakes are made with real ice cream. Recently, the company brought back the taste of genuine hot cocoa.
When it comes to customer service, In-N-Out’s standards remain equally high. It’s the In-N-Out Associates, many of whom have been with In-N-Out for decades, who carry forward the time-honored values and practices established by Harry and Esther Snyder, ensuring every customer (and burger) is consistently served with the In-N-Out signature smile. Consistency that is achieved through uncompromising commitment: “There is no shortcut to growing great leaders through training,” Lynsi has stated when recognizing In-N-Out managers-all of whom started their careers in entry-level positions within the company. Their dedication and teamwork along with In-N-Out Associates employed at every level continue to attract growing numbers of loyal customers—while also earning In-N-Out the sixth highest position on Glassdoor’s 2024 list of America’s best places to work. Ultimately, In-N-Out’s unparalleled commitment to quality points to a singular priority: the customer. Every decision made at every level within the organization ensures this “number one asset” is at the core. In the words of In-N-Out Associates, “Customers are the reason for our success.”