For decades, In-N-Out has been a symbol of California, but the company’s leader is now making a bold move. Lynsi Snyder, the company’s billionaire president, has announced her departure from the state, along with the company’s headquarters. Her decision, which she revealed on a podcast, marks a significant new chapter for the beloved fast-food chain.
In-N-Out Heiress Ditches Cali: Lynsi Snyder’s Shocking Move to Tennessee Exposed
In-N-Out’s president, Lynsi Snyder, has publicly confirmed that she is relocating to Tennessee. Citing challenges with both business and family, the granddaughter of the company’s founders is making the move to Franklin, just outside Nashville. This marks the first time Snyder has publicly spoken about her decision to leave the state her family’s company has called home for decades.
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Snyder was very direct about her reasons for the move, stating that “raising a family is not easy here” and “doing business is not easy here.” These personal and professional struggles were the driving force behind her decision. The company is now breaking ground on a 100,000-square-foot office in Franklin, Tennessee, to support its expansion.
Family First Fallout: Snyder’s Kids Drive Her Out of Golden State Turmoil
Snyder, a mother of four, emphasized the difficulty of raising her family in California. Her relocation to Tennessee is deeply tied to this personal struggle. She mentioned on the podcast that a major reason for moving the business there was so she could “have the family and other people’s families out there” with her.
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The company’s struggles with doing business in California were heightened during the pandemic. In-N-Out faced strict regulatory scrutiny, including temporary shutdowns in San Francisco after the company refused to check customers’ vaccine cards. Snyder expressed regret about not pushing back “even harder” against the mandates, which she called “really terrible.”
HQ Stays… For Now: Baldwin Park Clings On as In-N-Out Expands Eastward
While Lynsi Snyder is personally relocating, In-N-Out isn’t completely abandoning its home state. The company announced earlier this year that it would shift its official corporate headquarters back to Baldwin Park, where the chain was born in 1948. Snyder clarified that California will continue to hold the bulk of their stores.
Tennessee’s Gain, Cali’s Pain: In-N-Out Builds New Empire in Franklin
Tennessee is positioned for major growth as In-N-Out expands eastward. The company’s new office in Franklin is set to become a major regional hub for the chain, with the first Tennessee restaurants slated to open in 2026. The expansion will be supported by the company’s existing Texas warehouse, which can supply the new locations.
