Everyone has a preferred fast-food burger chain order, but for many on the West Coast, it consists of a double-stacked cheeseburger and fries drenched in a secret sauce and topped with grilled, finely chopped onions.
Founded in 1948 in Baldwin Park, California, this 100-square-foot burger shop became the state’s first-ever drive-thru restaurant, which quickly won over the community and earned it national recognition.
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What once began as a single small drive-thru has grown to over 400 locations across eight states, including Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho, as well as its home state of California, where around 280 of its restaurants are located.
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This iconic burger chain tried to stay California’s best-kept secret for over 44 years, but its food was too beloved not to share.
In-N-Out announces multiple new store openings.
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In-N-Out unveils multiple store openings and relocates its headquarters
In-N-Out is opening seven new restaurants, according to its website. Six of the upcoming openings will be in states with existing locations, and Washington will soon get its first-ever restaurant from the chain.
Here is the complete list of the upcoming grand openings to see if one is opening near you:
Surprise, Arizona: 16440 W. Cactus RoadIndio, California: 82177 Ave. 42Modesto, California: 3401 Oakdale Rd.Monrovia, California: 560 W. Huntington Dr.Sylmar, California: 13864 Foothill Blvd.Brighton, Colorado: 3860 Eagle Blvd.Ridgefield, Washington: 5801 Pioneer Canyon Dr.
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These latest additions to In-N-Out’s portfolio come not long after the chain unveiled plans to close its headquarters in Irvine, California, in February of this year to relocate to its hometown of Baldwin Park after 30 years.
However, this West Coast fast-food chain has pressed the expansion pedal with no plans to hit the brakes anytime soon.
That same month, it was also revealed that In-N-Out was building an office in Franklin, Tennessee, and about six restaurants in Middle Tennessee that are expected to open in 2026. These locations include Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Madison, and Antioch, as reported by The Tennesseean.
In-N-Out teases a surprising international launch
But that’s not all. Although In-N-Out has yet to confirm any plans to expand internationally, it made a mysterious business move that has kept fans from abroad on their toes.
In April, In-N-Out surprised its Middle East fans by opening a single-day pop-up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., customers indulged in the fast-food chain’s signature Double-Double burgers and Animal-Style fries.
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The last time In-N-Out made a surprise appearance in Dubai was in 2021 with a similar concept, making its latest pop-up the first return in four years.
This sudden appearance abroad may only be a fun project for the burger chain. However, an investment this big could be a strategy for In-N-Out to create brand awareness and test its products in the region for a potential permanent launch.
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