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  Shake Shack does have way more flavor
context: In-N-Out thread. Be prepared for three types of comments:
  
  It's the best burger of all time
  It's the most overrated burger of all time
  Why doesn't it come to my home state? >
  
  Burger is great, fries are dogshit. >
  
  The fries are spectacular. >
  
  But must be consumed immediately. >
  
  ...like all fries? >
  
  In N Out are worse for some reason. I love them fresh, but they're terrible once they cool a bit. You can't get them to go, even if you live close. >
  
  Yeah, agreed. First time I got In-n-out I was on my way to my hotel getting in late from a flight from the East coast and ordered through the drive through. Got to my room 15 minutes later and by the time I ate the fries they were totally starchy and weird. Had it later that week in the restaurant and they were better, but still not what I’d consider  good. Just mediocre thin fries. Burgers were excellent though, loved them. >
  
  How's Tennessee getting an In N Out before Washington?? Fucking bullshit. >
  
  It's usually a supply chain issue. Company-Wide they don't own freezers. They have walk-in fridges and ice cream machines only. So their locations are usually only set ip after they secure near-enough farms/sources for their ingredients. >
  
  I've heard this supply chain issue related to their slow expansion eastward from California (Arizona, Nevada, etc).  What I find odd about is that you would think the Midwest would have a few In N Outs by now as its so agricultural that it would be easy to establish their supply chain here for meat and dairy products.
  Lettuce and tomatoes would be a different story, but those products aren't frozen anywhere (AFAIK) and are abundant.  Around here there's a local/regional company producing hothouse tomatoes, and a few places growing lettuce, too.
  I always expected it had something more to do with the family owned aspect of it and some limitation of management bandwidth to deal with restaurants too far from California.  Although maybe "supply chain" refers not just to the ability to source fresh ground beef of a certain grade, but the reach of specific suppliers they use, with both growing in lock step. >
  
  I'm pretty sure they are just throttling their expansion so they can ensure quality, and that each new store gets the proper attention and initial setup to make sure they remain successful.  You need the right people on those tasks, and those people are in short supply.
  Franchise companies are the ones who recklessly expand and eventually run into all sorts of problems because they're just focused on getting paid, leaving the store owners to deal with the day-to-day challenges. >
  
  I feel like In N Out is probably one of the easiest chains to expand because their menu is so limited.  There's like one sandwich being made on one line, fries and a shake machine.  That's got to be a pretty simple store setup, especially considering I think every In N Out I've ever been in feels like its the same exact building, so there's not even the weird issues related to varying floor plans.
  I'd guess the supply chain probably is the real issue, and given how regionally they have expanded when they've expanded, its probably more about the reach of specific suppliers and an unwillingness to create new supplier networks, though they have a small footprint in Colorado and Texas.  Maybe it means they're more willing to do so. >
  
  Please eventually creep into Alabama after >
  
  If Alabama gets in n out I’m moving back from Florida. They’ve gotten all the good burger places since I left. All they are missing is shake shack and in-n-out. >
  
  Birmingham as a shake shack now though is at the summit which is a bit crowded and limited if you live elsewhere in the state. 
  So we’ll be seeing you soon ? Lol >
  
  Nah, bham is not my scene. Definitely not the summit. And we do have a Shake Shack here. We’ll talk when Huntsville gets an in-n-out. >
  
  Maybe they can relocate a few from Texas. Even Jack in the Box seems to do better business here. >
  
  The in n out by me in the woodlands has a constant line, always. Not so much at the Jack in the box. >
  
  Jack in the Box near me only has a line after the in-n-out closes lol >
  
  We spoil our dog with a plain burger from time to time and go to JIB because the line at in n out is too long. TX has their own version of INOB, they're too proud to go there. >
  
  Fix your fries in and out! >
  
  Worst fries in fast food, and it's not even close. I don't get it. It's such a glaring issue and it's not that hard to fix >
  
  I hear you should just ask for them well done with extra salt. >
  
  Prepare to be whelmed >
  
  What about over and under? >
  
  He lives in North Hollywood on Radford, near the In-and-Out Burger. >
  
  Those are good burgers >
  
  shut the fuck up Donny >
  
  I am the walrus. >
  
  2026? Slow down there. No rush. >
  
  Congrats on getting some of the burgers of all time. >
  
  I've always argued that Whataburger is better, partly because of the variety they have in their menu. >
  
  I’m going for the first time on Thursday! They have one in Murfreesboro TN now! >
  
  I hope you enjoy it! My personal favorite is the patty melt. Get it with some spicy ketchup for your fries. Their cinnamon rolls are also really good. >
  
  I’m probably over hyping it in my head, but I’m gonna have a good time! >
  
  I really don't get how In-N-Out has the cult following that they have. The food is...fine. But that's really about it. 
  I know I'm missing something. But I don't know what it is. Why are some people so rabid about it? I don't see what makes it special. >
  
  Find me a burger the same price that comes close to it's quality.
  That's why it's a cult following. >
  
  I’m a Canadian who’s going to LA for holiday in the summer. I kid you not that “IN-N-OUT” is on my to do list 😂. >
  
  Get a 4x4 animal style, anima fries, and a root beer float. Youre welcome. >
  
  They need to build one in Orlando >
  
  That would be a gold mine. >
  
  great, more shitty fast  for Tennessee , exactly what the state needs >
  
  Shake Shack is much better >
  
  Shake Shack; Half the burger and 3x the price! >
  
  I get the price part but the burger size is fine. It’s not like in n out has a massive burger…if I recall it was quite small also. And shake shack has way way more flavor. >
  
  Shake Shack does have way more flavor >
  
  Great! Why am I seeing this on my home page when I live in Norway 🤷🏻‍♂️😂 >
  
  I hate advertisements disguised as news. >
  
  Why is this even an article? >
  
  They're the McDonald's of 1000 Island dressing. >
  
  Ikr, shake shack and 5 guys are better already >
  
  The double double from in-n-out is like $5 tho. >
  
  I don’t eat burgers that often so it’s like a treat when I go…I’ll just pay for the higher quality. My go to fast food is chic-fila. >
  
  They announced in 2020 they were building two in the Boise area. Ground still hasn’t been broken but we have a bunch of gross Nashville hot chicken places that went from plans to opening in that time. Joy. >
  
  Lef me guess: was one of the places Hattie B's? They suck. You can't get authentic Hot Chicken outside of Nashville. >
  
  No, not them yet, but we have so many chicken places and they’re thinking of bringing more. And with the exception of Popeyes, I’ve never seen them busy. >
  
  Hey, where are all of our customers at? 
  Sir, they all moved to Tennessee.   
  Well then, we're building in Tennessee! >
  
  As Arizona becomes uninhabitable because of drought, Tennessee will become the new retirement destination for Wealthy Whites. In-N-Out is getting out ahead of it. >
  
  No state income tax either. >
  
  Why? In-N-Out burger isn't good. >
  
  Tennessee?! No fucking way. This is a joke. In-n-out, it does not matter how religious they are, they need traffic. I’ll expect to see a store in New York before tennessfuckingsee. >
  
  Do you think Tennessee is a deserted wasteland or something? >
  
  We’ve just got a Whataburger now we’re getting In-n-out! We are moving on up! >
  
  I live in Minnesnowta, and all we got was a frikkin Shake Shack. Thanks In-n-Out for flying over flyover country! >
  
  There's definitely Culver's in the Twin Cities. >
  
  Yeah, their burgers are actually quite nice. Their fries aren’t much to talk about though. >
  
  Don't worry if your state doesn't have one. The one in Texas not as good as the one in Cali. >
  
  How does In N Out compare to Sonic Burger? I seem to remember Sonic was the superior burger, but it's been a while. Neither are north of the 49th parallel. All we get are A & W, McDonald's, and BK. >
  
  What about New England's >
  
  OK but what do we get in return. Can you send us Bojangles? >
  
  gotta plan that shit out, yo >
  
  In-N-Out thread. Be prepared for three types of comments:
  
  It's the best burger of all time
  It's the most overrated burger of all time
  Why doesn't it come to my home state? >
  
  Burger is great, fries are dogshit. >
  
  The fries are spectacular. >
  
  But must be consumed immediately. >
  
  ...like all fries? >
  
  In N Out are worse for some reason. I love them fresh, but they're terrible once they cool a bit. You can't get them to go, even if you live close. >
  
  Yeah, agreed. First time I got In-n-out I was on my way to my hotel getting in late from a flight from the East coast and ordered through the drive through. Got to my room 15 minutes later and by the time I ate the fries they were totally starchy and weird. Had it later that week in the restaurant and they were better, but still not what I’d consider  good. Just mediocre thin fries. Burgers were excellent though, loved them. >
  
  How's Tennessee getting an In N Out before Washington?? Fucking bullshit. >
  
  It's usually a supply chain issue. Company-Wide they don't own freezers. They have walk-in fridges and ice cream machines only. So their locations are usually only set ip after they secure near-enough farms/sources for their ingredients. >
  
  I've heard this supply chain issue related to their slow expansion eastward from California (Arizona, Nevada, etc).  What I find odd about is that you would think the Midwest would have a few In N Outs by now as its so agricultural that it would be easy to establish their supply chain here for meat and dairy products.
  Lettuce and tomatoes would be a different story, but those products aren't frozen anywhere (AFAIK) and are abundant.  Around here there's a local/regional company producing hothouse tomatoes, and a few places growing lettuce, too.
  I always expected it had something more to do with the family owned aspect of it and some limitation of management bandwidth to deal with restaurants too far from California.  Although maybe "supply chain" refers not just to the ability to source fresh ground beef of a certain grade, but the reach of specific suppliers they use, with both growing in lock step. >
  
  I'm pretty sure they are just throttling their expansion so they can ensure quality, and that each new store gets the proper attention and initial setup to make sure they remain successful.  You need the right people on those tasks, and those people are in short supply.
  Franchise companies are the ones who recklessly expand and eventually run into all sorts of problems because they're just focused on getting paid, leaving the store owners to deal with the day-to-day challenges. >
  
  I feel like In N Out is probably one of the easiest chains to expand because their menu is so limited.  There's like one sandwich being made on one line, fries and a shake machine.  That's got to be a pretty simple store setup, especially considering I think every In N Out I've ever been in feels like its the same exact building, so there's not even the weird issues related to varying floor plans.
  I'd guess the supply chain probably is the real issue, and given how regionally they have expanded when they've expanded, its probably more about the reach of specific suppliers and an unwillingness to create new supplier networks, though they have a small footprint in Colorado and Texas.  Maybe it means they're more willing to do so. >
  
  Please eventually creep into Alabama after >
  
  If Alabama gets in n out I’m moving back from Florida. They’ve gotten all the good burger places since I left. All they are missing is shake shack and in-n-out. >
  
  Birmingham as a shake shack now though is at the summit which is a bit crowded and limited if you live elsewhere in the state. 
  So we’ll be seeing you soon ? Lol >
  
  Nah, bham is not my scene. Definitely not the summit. And we do have a Shake Shack here. We’ll talk when Huntsville gets an in-n-out. >
  
  Maybe they can relocate a few from Texas. Even Jack in the Box seems to do better business here. >
  
  The in n out by me in the woodlands has a constant line, always. Not so much at the Jack in the box. >
  
  Jack in the Box near me only has a line after the in-n-out closes lol >
  
  We spoil our dog with a plain burger from time to time and go to JIB because the line at in n out is too long. TX has their own version of INOB, they're too proud to go there. >
  
  Fix your fries in and out! >
  
  Worst fries in fast food, and it's not even close. I don't get it. It's such a glaring issue and it's not that hard to fix >
  
  I hear you should just ask for them well done with extra salt. >
  
  Prepare to be whelmed >
  
  What about over and under? >
  
  You heard the man >
  
  He lives in North Hollywood on Radford, near the In-and-Out Burger. >
  
  Those are good burgers >
  
  shut the fuck up Donny >
  
  I am the walrus. >
  
  2026? Slow down there. No rush. >
  
  Congrats on getting some of the burgers of all time. >
  
  I've always argued that Whataburger is better, partly because of the variety they have in their menu. >
  
  I’m going for the first time on Thursday! They have one in Murfreesboro TN now! >
  
  I hope you enjoy it! My personal favorite is the patty melt. Get it with some spicy ketchup for your fries. Their cinnamon rolls are also really good. >
  
  I’m probably over hyping it in my head, but I’m gonna have a good time! >
  
  I really don't get how In-N-Out has the cult following that they have. The food is...fine. But that's really about it. 
  I know I'm missing something. But I don't know what it is. Why are some people so rabid about it? I don't see what makes it special. >
  
  Find me a burger the same price that comes close to it's quality.
  That's why it's a cult following. >
  
  I’m a Canadian who’s going to LA for holiday in the summer. I kid you not that “IN-N-OUT” is on my to do list 😂. >
  
  Get a 4x4 animal style, anima fries, and a root beer float. Youre welcome. >
  
  They need to build one in Orlando >
  
  That would be a gold mine. >
  
  great, more shitty fast  for Tennessee , exactly what the state needs >
  
  Shake Shack is much better >
  
  Shake Shack; Half the burger and 3x the price! >
  
  I get the price part but the burger size is fine. It’s not like in n out has a massive burger…if I recall it was quite small also. And shake shack has way way more flavor.