07/22/2025
On a recent podcast, Snyder revealed she’s leaving California for Franklin, Tennessee, as the beloved burger chain expands into the Southeast. Why the move? “Raising a family is not easy here,” she said of California, citing crime, business challenges, and pandemic-era mandates as major frustrations.
In-N-Out broke ground last fall on a 100,000-square-foot office in Franklin, and the first Tennessee locations are expected by 2026. While California will still house most of the chain’s restaurants, corporate jobs are being relocated to either Baldwin Park or the new Tennessee office as the company phases out its Irvine HQ by 2030.
Snyder, who has led the company since 2010, also confirmed she’s declined offers to open stores in Florida and other East Coast states — for now. But with a Texas warehouse able to reach Tennessee and beyond, expansion is still on the table.
Oh, and about that Oakland store? Closed for good. Snyder says it was in an “absolutely dangerous” area — with gunfire and a stabbing reported at the location.
In-N-Out might be expanding, but it’s leaving some Golden State baggage behind. 🍔➡️🏞️
