In-N-Out Expands with 4 New Locations Across the U.S.

The beloved burger chain continues its steady growth beyond California.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:19pm

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In-N-Out Burger, the iconic California-based fast-food chain, has announced plans to open four new locations across the United States. The new stores will be in Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, and New Mexico, expanding the company's footprint beyond its West Coast roots.

Why it matters

In-N-Out's expansion into new states reflects the chain's ongoing popularity and its ability to attract loyal customers even outside of its traditional California market. The openings also highlight the company's gradual shift in strategy, with plans to split its corporate workforce between California and Tennessee.

The details

The four new In-N-Out locations will be opening at the following addresses, though the company has not provided an exact timeline for when they will open: 1) Colorado, 2) Texas, 3) Tennessee, 4) New Mexico. In-N-Out has been steadily expanding beyond California since the 1990s, and now operates over 400 locations nationwide employing roughly 27,000 people.

  • In October 2025, In-N-Out announced a handful of new openings in California, Colorado and Tennessee.
  • In July, CEO Lynsi Snyder said the company was still declining expansion requests from Florida and other East Coast states due to logistics challenges.

The players

In-N-Out

A beloved California-based fast-food burger chain that has been steadily expanding across the United States in recent years.

Lynsi Snyder

The CEO of In-N-Out Burger who has overseen the company's expansion plans and decisions about new market entries.

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What they’re saying

“More hiring and openings were planned 'in the months to come'.”

— Lynsi Snyder, CEO

“Florida has begged us, and we're still saying no. The East Coast states, we're still saying no.”

— Lynsi Snyder, CEO

What’s next

In-N-Out has announced plans to open its first location in New Mexico by 2027, continuing its gradual expansion across the Southwest and Mountain West regions.

The takeaway

In-N-Out's methodical expansion beyond California demonstrates the enduring appeal of the burger chain's classic menu and commitment to quality, even as it navigates logistical challenges in reaching new markets on the East Coast. The company's decision to split its corporate workforce between California and Tennessee also signals a strategic shift as it grows its national footprint.