In-N-Out Billionaire CEO Reveals Whether Beloved Fast Food Chain Is Leaving California

Californians can officially put their beef to rest, as beloved burger chain In-N-Out isn’t going anywhere — despite swirling rumors that it was planning to leave the Golden State.

The popular fast-food chain’s billionaire CEO, Lynsi Snyder, quickly shut down the speculation, calling the idea of leaving California “the dumbest business decision ever.”

Speaking to CBS on Friday, November 6, Snyder, 44, explained, “We continue to grow in California. We have lots of stores slotted for future cities in California.”

The rumors weren’t entirely unfounded, however, as Snyder relocated to Tennessee with her family last year after growing up in Northern California and later settling in Southern California.

The mother of four previously opened up about her decision to move, citing the challenges of raising a family in the state.

“There’s a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here,” she told Fortune in July 2025.

However, the burger heiress, who is the granddaughter of In-N-Out founders Harry and Esther Snyder, made it clear that the company has no plans to abandon its California roots.

“This is where we started. It is where we are now, and it’s where we will always be,” she said.

Founded in California in 1948, In-N-Out has become a cult favorite for its fresh, made-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries and famously simple menu.