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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Californians turn on In-N-Out's billionaire chief after she revealed plans to move company's HQ out of state
Californians are not relishing In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder's decision to move the beloved burger chain's headquarters from California to Tennessee, with some even calling for a boycott in response. Snyder, 43, announced on the 'Relatable' podcast that In-N-Out's current headquarters in Irvine will close by 2030 as part of a long-term plan to consolidate operations in Baldwin Park, where the company began in 1948. A new co-headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, is also set to open in 2026, where Snyder will be based. 'There's a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here. Doing business is not easy here,' Snyder told podcast host and conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey, adding that the company is looking to expand into the South. The Independent has contacted In-N-Out for comment. Customers in the Golden State are furious on social media. Many pointed out that Tennessee's lack of state income tax and lower minimum wage may be influencing In-N-Out's move. Privately owned by the Snyder family, the Christian-run company has faced past criticism for anti-LBGTQ and anti-vaccine views, though previous boycott efforts have had little financial impact. This time, one Reddit user said in a thread, 'Time to boycott. If you really hate business in California, then California hates doing business with you.' 'Uhhhh... 'hard to do business?'' someone else questioned Snyder's explanation. 'How is it that she's worth several BILLION dollars, most of which is from us??? 'This is an idiotic mindset,' a third person sounded off. ' In-N-Out provides great job opportunities for the people of California. If you did this to everyone, California would be even more in shambles than it already is. California is the problem, not In-N-Out.' Another added about the billionaire, 'California has treated their family and their business very, very well. This is simply ungrateful and shameful.' Others suggested it's time to focus on local California burger joints rather than a chain that serves 'literally the saltiest burgers I have ever had.' 'The burger is good, but not enough to put up with lining her pockets anymore,' one person agreed. Smash burgers are everywhere now, or I can make them at home. Expansion also puts into question their vow that they couldn't provide the same quality if they left the West Coast. Not worth it to go.' Solve the daily Crossword
Bloomberg
21-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
In-N-Out Billionaire Heiress Leaves California for Tennessee
By Updated on Save The In-N-Out burger chain, with its ubiquitous palm trees and cult-like following on the West Coast, is distinctly Californian. But its billionaire owner is no longer calling the state home. Lynsi Snyder, whose grandparents founded In-N-Out nearly eight decades ago near Los Angeles, told a podcast she is moving with her family to Tennessee.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Billionaire In-N-Out Heiress Lynsi Snyder Reveals She's Quitting California for Tennessee: ‘It's Not Easy Here'
The billionaire heiress to the In-N-Out fortune has revealed that she is leaving California to move to Tennessee, citing the difficulties of raising a family and doing business in her home state as the primary reasons for her relocation. Lynsi Snyder, 43, who is the granddaughter of the burger chain's founders, Harry and Esther Snyder, was born and raised in California, where In-N-Out has been headquartered since it was launched in 1948. However Snyder, who has four children, is now leaving California behind, revealing that In-N-Out is currently building a new office in Franklin, TN, where she plans to base her family, too. The businesswoman, who became President of the popular fast food chain in 2010 and now has an estimated net worth of $7.3 billion, explained during a new episode of Allie Beth Stuckey's 'Relatable' podcast that it's 'not easy' living and working in California anymore. 'We're building an office in Franklin, so I'm actually moving out there,' she revealed. 'I really loved living in Northern California and I'm so thankful that I grew up there because I think it changed a lot of who I am today. I think I would be different if I was raised in Southern California. 'There's a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here. Doing business, it's not easy here now.' Elaborating on her frustrations with her home state, Snyder called attention to rising crime, which prompted In-N-Out to close its Oakland location in March 2024—the first time the company has shut down a restaurant in its decades-long history. Snyder said that the decision was made because Oakland had become too 'dangerous' for In-N-Out's staff to continue working safely. She also hit out at the strict COVID restrictions that were put in place in San Francisco—and which her company refused to adhere to, leading to its location in the city being temporarily shut down. 'There were so many pressures and just hoops we were having to jump through,' she said. 'You've got to do this, you have to wear a mask, you gotta put this plastic thing up between us and our customers and it was really terrible you know. 'And I look back and I'm like, 'Man, maybe we should have just pushed [back] even harder on some of that stuff and dealt with all of the legal backlash.'' While Snyder was quick to call out the challenges of doing business in the Golden State, she noted that In-N-Out is not abandoning California altogether—although she revealed that the company will be consolidating its two existing offices in Irvine and Baldwin Park. The move will see the Irvine location, where the business has been headquartered since 1994, moving back to Baldwin Park, where the very first In-N-Out location was opened in the 1940s. In-N-Out's Irvine location was originally opened by Snyder's uncle, Rich Snyder, who took over the running of the company from his parents—but passed away unexpectedly in a plane crash in 1993, when control of the business passed to his brother, Snyder's father, Gary Snyder. Snyder said that her father always wanted to move the company's main headquarters back to Baldwin Park, explaining that he never believed Irvine was an appropriate fit for the business. 'My uncle opened the office in Irvine … in the '90s,' she said. 'When my dad came down to run the business, we had moved to northern California. It was family over fighting with his brother and running the company. 'So when he came down and saw Irvine and all of that, [he] was just like, 'This is not us. This is not our roots, this is not my dad,' and he wanted to move everyone back to Baldwin Park. So he kind of did a hybrid. He moved a lot of people back to Baldwin Park but Irvine continued on and continued to grow. 'My dad died a handful of years later, so he never got to bring everyone back here and close Irvine. 'So my vision for a long time has been to have these two offices under one roof.' Snyder noted that the Irvine office is currently expected to close by 2030—explaining that they have pushed those plans back by a year, having originally hoped to shut down the location by 2029. According to local Tennessee news outlet WKRN, In-N-Out broke ground on its Franklin headquarters in September—and is expecting to open its first restaurant there by 2026. 'This is a historic day for In-N-Out Burger. Breaking ground on this beautiful property is the first step in putting down roots in the state of Tennessee,' Snyder said at the time. 'We were drawn to the Volunteer State because of its commitment to quality, service and family, and cannot wait to begin serving Customers and communities by 2026.' It marks a major milestone for the fast food chain, which has long restricted its business operations to the West Coast exclusively, despite mounting pressure to open locations further east. However, Snyder insisted that the business currently has no plans to open an East Coast eatery, revealing that she has routinely rejected pleas from places like Florida to expand the company elsewhere, explaining that they are currently focusing on areas that can be supplied by existing warehouses. 'Florida has begged us and we're still saying no. The East Coast states, we're saying no. We are able to reach Tennessee from our Texas warehouse,' she went on. 'Texas can reach some other states.' Today, In-N-Out has locations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Idaho, according to its website, all of which are still owned and operated by Snyder, and her family. Related Articles What Happens If I Stop Paying My Mortgage? Giving or Receiving a Down Payment Gift? 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Fox News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
In-N-Out serves up the happiest employees in the industry, says report
A new survey is highlighting a restaurant chain that provides service with a smile. In-N-Out Burger has claimed the top spot for having the happiest employees among America's major restaurant chains. Financial services company William Blair investigated Glassdoor data from the past 11 years, evaluating 530,000 reviews with about 90 different restaurant brands, according to Nation's Restaurant News. The firm found that 91% of In-N-Out employees would recommend their job to a friend. George Charlesworth, vice president of operations for In-N-Out Burger, told Fox News Digital that the California-based chain is honored "to be recognized with such a high satisfaction rating, a result that comes directly from our associate family." "Our founders, Harry and Esther Snyder, focused on serving the freshest, highest-quality products and providing the friendliest service to our customers," he also said. "From our beginning in 1948, the Snyders wanted to take the best care of not only our customers but also our associates." This marks the 10th year that the fast-food chain has landed in the top 10 for highest employee satisfaction. In 2024, 86% of In-N-Out employees were willing to recommend their job to others. Charlesworth credited the leadership of In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Snyder. "We're committed to offering a positive work environment, higher starting wages, great benefits and opportunities to develop and grow," Charlesworth said. "Many of our associates have been with In-N-Out for decades, carrying the time-honored values and practices established by our founders, ensuring every customer and burger is consistently served with the In-N-Out signature smile," he also said. "We are deeply grateful for our exceptional family of associates and thankful for the excellent job they do." Coming in second place was Louisiana-based chicken joint Raising Cane's. About 82% of employees reported they would recommend their job to a friend. In third place was Dutch Bros., with Chuy's taking fourth place. Rounding out the top five is San Francisco Bay area-based Peet's Coffee & Tea. Fox News Digital reached out to William Blair for comment.
