In-N-Out CEO Clarifies Personal Move, Says Company Staying in California

Lynsi Snyder, CEO of In-N-Out Burger, is addressing public confusion over her recent comments about relocating to Tennessee, clarifying that the company is not leaving California or moving its corporate headquarters.

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In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Southern California The Korea Daily/Naki Park

The misunderstanding followed Snyderโ€™s appearance on the Relatable podcast, where remarks about Californiaโ€™s challenges in raising a family and running a business sparked viral headlines and speculation that In-N-Out was abandoning the state.

In a video posted to her Instagram account Monday night, Snyder said, โ€œWeโ€™re not moving In-N-Out Burgerโ€™s corporate headquarters. Weโ€™re not leaving California or leaving our roots behind. Each one of our locations is here to stay.โ€

She emphasized that her decision to move is personal and unrelated to the companyโ€™s long-term plans. โ€œWhere I raise my family has nothing to do with my love and appreciation for our customers in California,โ€ Snyder said. โ€œIโ€™m very proud of where In-N-Out started.โ€

Snyder also reaffirmed her support for In-N-Out employees, noting that the companyโ€™s growth in other states is partly driven by the desire to provide associates with more affordable living options. โ€œItโ€™s tough here in California,โ€ she said. โ€œBut I love our associates and I want to offer them this.โ€