Popular Burger Chain In-N-Out Is Moving Headquarters Out of California

Iconic California burger chain In-N-Out is moving headquarters outside of the state.

The fast food company has decided to relocate its current headquarters from Irvine, CA to Franklin, TN.

Their two California offices, in Irvine and Baldwin Park, will consolidate into one location for managing West Coast operations.

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In-N-Out Burger relocating headquarters from high-tax California to Tennessee. Approximately 500 employees in Irvine will move to Baldwin Park or shift to Tennessee. Tax Foundation ranks CA low for business climate, driving companies to more welcoming states. #InNOut #California… pic.twitter.com/ZMkw7nivLm

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🇺🇸 IN-N-OUT BURGER MOVING HEADQUARTERS FROM CALIFORNIA TO TENNESSEE

In-N-Out is relocating its headquarters from Irvine, California, to Franklin, Tennessee, continuing the exodus of businesses from the high-tax Golden State.

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In-N-Out Burger’s decision follows a wave of other companies leaving California due to unfavorable business laws.

California Senate Republicans responded to the news:

News that In-N-Out is closing a California based HQ and relocating to Tennessee is sad but not surprising.

California is not promoting entrepreneurship. Instead, bad policies are stifling it.

The nonstop attacks on employers here is taking its toll. #fixcalifornia #caleg pic.twitter.com/Y7SwSY0PGp

— CA Senate Republicans (@CASenReps) February 26, 2025

Straight Arrow News reported:

• Popular burger chain In-N-Out has announced that it will relocate its headquarters from Irvine, California, to Franklin, Tennessee.
• The decision follows the trend of other major companies leaving California, where the Tax Foundation ranks the Golden State 49th for business climate.
• About 500 In-N-Out employees in Irvine, California, will either transfer to the company’s location in Baldwin Park, California, or possibly relocate to Tennessee.

Full Story

One of Southern California’s most popular burger chains announced it will move its company headquarters out of the Golden State. In-N-Out Burger has announced plans to relocate to Tennessee.

What is the timeframe for the move?

The company’s decision to relocate from its Irvine, California, location by 2029, after 30 years, raises questions about high taxes, strict regulations, and the overall business environment in California. There are 500 employees working at the Irvine headquarters.

What does the future setup look like?

In-N-Out will continue to have a location in Baldwin Park, California, which will serve as the West Coast base.

The company plans to open a new headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, by 2026, overseeing operations in the Eastern United States.

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Additionally, In-N-Out will launch nearly three dozen restaurants in Tennessee.

Newsweek added:

n-N-Out Burger, one of Southern California’s most popular fast-food chains, has announced plans to close its headquarters the state and open up a new site in Tennessee.

Why It Matters

In-N-Out’s decision to close its Irvine office after 30 years and establish a new headquarters in Tennessee signals a broader trend of businesses relocating from high-tax, high-regulation states to more business-friendly environments.

As one of California’s most iconic brands, In-N-Out’s shift eastward raises questions about the long-term impact on the state’s economy and business retention.

What To Know

The decision is part of a plan to consolidate the chain’s two California offices, in Irvine and Baldwin Park, into one location. This means In-N-Out’s West Coast base will now be in the latter location.

The company also said it is opening a new headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, by 2026 to manage its eastern U.S. operations and plans to open 35 restaurants in the state in the coming years.

According to a news release by the company, 500 people are currently employed at the Irvine office, and some of them may relocate to Tennessee, while others will move to the Baldwin Park Office. The Irvine office is slated to be phased out by 2029.

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In-N-Out founder Harry Snyder opened his first burger stand at Francisquito and Garvey avenues in Baldwin Park in 1948. In 1994, the company established a corporate headquarters at 4199 Campus Drive in Irvine in Orange County.

In-N-Out first revealed plans to establish a corporate hub in Franklin in 2023, committing to a $125-million statewide investment and creating at least 275 corporate jobs.

In-N-Out president Lynsi Snyder, the granddaughter of Harry Snyder, said the move “brings our In-N-Out family back together in a way that helps us better serve our customers.”

Matt Largen, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Office for Williamson County, said the decision will create jobs and career opportunities in Tennessee.