History

Back in an era when carhops delivered burgers and shakes to the windows of hungry motorists, Harry and Esther Snyder launched a revolution within a small 10’ x 10’ space in Baldwin Park, California. Harry’s unique two-way speaker box introduced the state to its first drive-thru hamburger stand.

The first In-N-Out Burger location owed its success to more than how quickly visitors could cruise in and drive out with their meals. The Snyders also ensured that every one of those meals measured up to their simple business philosophy: “Give customers the freshest, highest quality foods and provide them with friendly service in a sparkling-clean environment.” Through the years, Harry and Esther’s sons, and today, their granddaughter Lynsi Snyder (In-N-Out Burger owner and president) have all carried that founding philosophy forward—along with the family’s deep commitment to the thousands of Associates who are all part of the In-N-Out family.