In-N-Out Burger has stayed true to its minimalist menu, gradual pace of expansion and family-run corporate structure, with the founders' granddaughter as president and every store owned by the company. That in-house mentality extends to each location, as the average In-N-Out manager has more than 15 years' experience, a six-figure salary and part of the profits.
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In-N-Out Burger, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers landed a spot on Glassdoor's list of the 100 best places to work in 2019. In-N-Out ranked third, while Kimpton and Raising Cane's took the 76th and 96th slots, respectively.
News that In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Chick-fil-A ranked high with consumers in a recent survey caught SmartBrief food-and-beverage readers' attention this week, along with stories about McDonald's and Momofuku. Procter & Gamble's $4.2 billion deal to acquire Merck KGaA's consumer health unit won the most clicks from readers.
In-N-Out has added hot cocoa, the first new menu item in 15 years, as a year-round offering. The hot cocoa is available in 8-ounce or 16-ounce cups, with a pack of mini marshmallows included.
In-N-Out Burger has grown over nearly seven decades into a 320-restaurant chain with a loyal following and perennial popularity despite mounting competition in the burger category. The business remains family-run, resisting overtures by outside investors and proposals to franchise.
California-based In-N-Out Burger has grown to 32 eateries in Texas since entering the market in 2011 and now it aims to enter the Houston market, according to real estate firm CBRE. The regional chain, known for its burgers, fries and shakes, operates 321 units in six states.