In-N-Out Burger History

What's not to like about In-N-Out Burger? What once started in 1948 as a 10x10 drive-thru shack, has now weaved its way into West Coast culture and consequently into many tourists' itineraries. The place is a California institution, a bonafide classic - Paris Hilton even blamed her DUI arrest on an In-N-Out craving. I, myself am a die-hard In-N-Out consumer and go at least once a week. The franchise boasts the freshest ingredients, treats its employees extremely well, and even has a secret menu.

History

Husband and wife entrepreneurs, Harry and Esther Snyder, opened the first In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park, California in the year 1948. It was the first fast food restaurant to use a drive-thru and two-way speaker, which allowed customers to place orders from the comfort of their cars. The

The menu is extremely simple and consists of just three burger varieties: hamburger, cheeseburger, and the ever-popular Double-Double. French fries, fountain drinks and coffee are also available, as well as three flavors of milkshakes. There are additional items you wont see on the menu, but are available at every In-N-Out. These offerings are part of the not so “secret menu.” Secret menu items include the 3x3, 4x4, Neapolitan shakes, grilled cheese sandwich, Protein and Animal Style burgers and fries. They also have a company store, which houses a large variety of In-N-Out merchandise. They boast a line of hats, collectable t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, magnets, and even women’s bikinis.

Locations

There are currently 276 In-N-Out locations in the following five states: California, Nevada, Texas, Arizona, and Utah. Because of the company’s strict freshness policies, all new locations must be close to its distribution facilities, which are located in Baldwin Park, Calif. and Dallas, Texas. This is the main reason In-N-Out has only expanded to five states in the past 66 years

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