In-N-Out Burger opening first Tennessee location, others on the way

In-N-Out Burger opening first Tennessee location, others on the way

California-based burger chain In-N-Out Burger is coming to Tennessee – establishing its first corporate presence east of Texas.

The company announced today plans to establish an eastern corporate hub in Franklin, Tenn., to employ 277. In addition, the chain will open restaurants in the state, with locations in and around Nashville by 2026.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the move, which will initially pump about $125 million into the state’s economy.

This year is the 75th anniversary of the chain, which began in Baldwin Park, Calif. and has grown to 385 locations. In-N-Out has locations throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon and Colorado. It has corporate offices in Irvine and Baldwin Park, Calif.

According to WKRN, In-N-Out will begin construction on its 100,000-square-foot office building off Interstate 65 in Franklin by late next year, with construction complete by 2026.