In-N-Out Burger’s president, Lynsi Snyder, just dropped a bombshell: the iconic chain is planting new headquarters in Tennessee. California’s never-ending red tape and high costs drove her family—and the company—to seek greener pastures, even while keeping roots in the Golden State.
Conservatives aren’t surprised. California’s COVID lockdowns forced In-N-Out to close restaurants refusing vaccine mandates in San Francisco. Snyder called the regulatory chaos “pressures and hoops” that made it hard to survive.
Tennessee’s pro-business taxes and safer communities offer the opposite. The Volunteer State boasts lower corporate rates and a hands-off approach to small business, unlike California’s constant rulemaking. It’s a recipe any family—or CEO—would crave.
Snyder’s personal story mirrors many blue-state exiles. Raising kids in California’s crime-ridden cities and facing political leaders hostile to business ownership pushed her east. “Doing business is not easy here” became her rallying cry.
California’s loss is Tennessee’s gain. In-N-Out plans to open a Franklin HQ by 2026 while shutting its Irvine offices. This isn’t just about burgers—it’s about escaping a state that treats entrepreneurs as enemies.
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California’s liberal policies have turned it into a corporate graveyard. High taxes, strict regulations, and a culture of government overreach drove iconic brands like In-N-Out to flee.
Tennessee’s smart business climate shows how conservatives rebuild economies. Lower taxes, safer streets, and fewer nanny-state rules are magnets for families and companies tired of blue-state mismanagement.
In-N-Out’s move is more than geography—it’s a warning to California voters. Until Sacramento drops its obsession with progressive experiments, the exodus of jobs, talent, and American classics like this burger chain will keep growing.
