In-N-Out CEO Plans Tennessee HQ Move Joining California Exodus

In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder announced plans to move her family and establish a corporate office in Tennessee, citing difficulties raising a family and doing business in California due to high taxes, regulations, and pandemic restrictions. While the company will consolidate some operations in Baldwin Park, California, and open the Tennessee office by 2026, the corporate headquarters in Irvine is set to close by 2030. Snyder's move has sparked backlash among California customers, some calling for boycotts and criticizing the decision as a political statement rather than a business necessity. Despite this, Snyder emphasized that the bulk of In-N-Out's restaurant locations will remain in California, which continues to be central to the brand's identity. The move reflects a broader trend of high-profile businesses relocating operations or leadership to states with more business-friendly environments, joining figures like Elon Musk and companies such as Charles Schwab and Chevron. Snyder also criticized California's COVID-19 vaccine mandates and related restrictions, which she felt negatively impacted business operations.