In-N-Out Burger is opening six new restaurants across five states, according to company data listed on its website as of July 6, 2026. The expansion adds locations in California, Arizona, Idaho, Tennessee, and Utah. This growth follows the chain’s recent entry into the Tennessee market in December.
Where the Six New In-N-Out Locations Are Opening
The company has listed six specific addresses as “opening soon” on its official Grand Openings page. While USA TODAY reported that the chain has not yet announced specific opening dates, the planned sites are:
- California: 6233 Telegraph Ave., Commerce; 10537 Trinity Pkwy., Stockton
- Tennessee: 1900 Gallatin Pike North, Madison
- Arizona: 33375 N. Gary Rd., San Tan Valley
- Utah: 4643 S. Pioneer Rd., St. George
- Idaho: 1965 Blue Lakes Blvd. North, Twin Falls
This rollout follows a series of recent openings, including a June 25 launch in Timnath, Colorado, and a June 9 opening on the Las Vegas Strip, which USA TODAY identified as the company’s second-largest location by seating capacity.
The Strategic Shift Toward Tennessee and the East
The addition of a Madison, Tennessee, location is part of a larger regional push. In-N-Out expanded into Tennessee in December, opening its first restaurants in the state in Lebanon and Antioch.
The move to Tennessee is more than just a retail expansion; it is a corporate relocation. President Lynsi Snyder announced in July 2025 that she moved her family to the Nashville area, citing California’s high cost of living and business climate. As The Independent reports, the company plans to gradually close its Irvine office by 2030 and consolidate those operations at its Baldwin Park headquarters.
To manage this growth, the chain established an “Eastern Territory” office in Franklin, Tennessee.
Why In-N-Out Rejects East Coast and Digital Expansion
Despite the Tennessee footprint, the chain is not heading to New York or Florida. The limitation is logistical. Because In-N-Out does not use freezers or microwaves, it relies on a fresh delivery system tied to its three beef patty-making facilities—two in California and one in Texas. Restaurants must remain within range of these facilities to maintain quality.
“We won’t compromise on quality just to expand,”
Lynsi Snyder, President of In-N-Out Burger
Snyder further clarified the company’s boundaries during a March 31 talk at Pepperdine University, stating the chain would not expand to the East Coast “in my lifetime.”
The company is also resisting the industry trend toward digitization. Snyder told an audience at Pepperdine University that In-N-Out is opting against mobile apps and digital ordering lanes to preserve the “warmth and feeling” of face-to-face customer service. She argued that mobile ordering would remove the personal interaction and the “smile, the greeting” that defines the brand’s culture.
Market Footprint and Growth Velocity
Founded in 1948, In-N-Out has historically favored a slow, deliberate growth model over rapid franchising. The company does not franchise any of its locations. Currently, the chain operates more than 430 restaurants across 10 states.
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Restaurants | 430+ |
| Total States | 10 (CA, AZ, NV, UT, TX, OR, CO, ID, WA, TN) |
| Largest Market | California (289 locations) |
| Planned New Mexico Entry | By 2027 |
While the chain continues to add locations, it remains heavily anchored in its home state. California still accounts for the vast majority of its footprint, with 289 of its 430+ stores located there.
Contrast in the Burger Sector: Five Guys’ Retrenchment
While In-N-Out is methodically expanding, other major players are facing localized contractions. Five Guys is closing at least 14 locations across multiple states in 2026.
The closures are most concentrated in California, where four stores in Tracy, Bakersfield, Rancho Mirage, and Valencia have already shut down. Additional California closures are scheduled for May, June, and July 2026 in Whittier, City of Industry, Merced, and Hanford. According to state WARN filings, these specific California closures are attributed to “financial hardship” and will result in the loss of 55 jobs.
Five Guys’ situation presents a contrast in scaling strategies. While In-N-Out grows through tight corporate control and proximity to its own production, Five Guys continues a global expansion—claiming 1,500 units “in development” worldwide—even as it shutters underperforming domestic sites.
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