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- Yahoo
In-N-Out Burger Being Sued for $3.2 Million
In-N-Out Burger is packed seemingly every day with guests wanting a burger with fresh fries in a very limited (albeit popular) menu. As of March 2025, In-N-Out has 418 locations across the United States. Most are in California and the West Coast, but the company has started to venture out to Texas as well. Unfortunately, In-N-Out is being sued for a whopping $3.2 million by one former employee, and the reason is because of his hairstyle, per Annie Goodykoontz of The Los Angeles Times. "In-N-Out Burger is being sued for at least $3 million by a former employee for alleged racial discrimination involving the employee's hairstyle, according to a Los Angeles County Superior Court filing," the report stated. "According to the suit, 21-year-old Elijah Obeng, who is Black, said he experienced severe emotional distress after he was unfairly targeted by the burger chain's dress code. The dress code requires its employees to wear company-issued hats with their hair tucked in, and male employees must be clean-shaven, the lawsuit says." Obeng worked at the Compton In-N-Out store for nearly four years, and the report stated that the company took exception to his hairstyle and his sideburns with him even being sent home in May 2024 to shave his sideburns. Based on Obeng's lawsuit, the Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (CROWN Act) is what the company is in violation of, which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on their hairstyles and hair textures. The former employee's experience caused him 'anxiety, humiliation, and loss of dignity,' per the lawsuit. Moreover, In-N-Out responded and said that it was due to prior write-ups, but Obeng believes it was a discriminatory act resulting in his resistance against the dress code policy. From a financial aspect, a $3.2 million lawsuit is a small number compared to the $2 billion per year the company brings in, but dealing with this will likely bring negative attention to the well-known burger Burger Being Sued for $3.2 Million first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 20, 2025
Fox News
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
In-N-Out serves up the happiest employees in the industry, says report
A new survey is highlighting a restaurant chain that provides service with a smile. In-N-Out Burger has claimed the top spot for having the happiest employees among America's major restaurant chains. Financial services company William Blair investigated Glassdoor data from the past 11 years, evaluating 530,000 reviews with about 90 different restaurant brands, according to Nation's Restaurant News. The firm found that 91% of In-N-Out employees would recommend their job to a friend. George Charlesworth, vice president of operations for In-N-Out Burger, told Fox News Digital that the California-based chain is honored "to be recognized with such a high satisfaction rating, a result that comes directly from our associate family." "Our founders, Harry and Esther Snyder, focused on serving the freshest, highest-quality products and providing the friendliest service to our customers," he also said. "From our beginning in 1948, the Snyders wanted to take the best care of not only our customers but also our associates." This marks the 10th year that the fast-food chain has landed in the top 10 for highest employee satisfaction. In 2024, 86% of In-N-Out employees were willing to recommend their job to others. Charlesworth credited the leadership of In-N-Out owner and president Lynsi Snyder. "We're committed to offering a positive work environment, higher starting wages, great benefits and opportunities to develop and grow," Charlesworth said. "Many of our associates have been with In-N-Out for decades, carrying the time-honored values and practices established by our founders, ensuring every customer and burger is consistently served with the In-N-Out signature smile," he also said. "We are deeply grateful for our exceptional family of associates and thankful for the excellent job they do." Coming in second place was Louisiana-based chicken joint Raising Cane's. About 82% of employees reported they would recommend their job to a friend. In third place was Dutch Bros., with Chuy's taking fourth place. Rounding out the top five is San Francisco Bay area-based Peet's Coffee & Tea. Fox News Digital reached out to William Blair for comment.
Daily Telegraph
11-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Famous US burger chain opens pop-up in Sydney for one day only
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A popular American fast-food chain will launch a pop-up store in Sydney today, opening for a one-day-only event. Fans of In-N-Out Burger will have the opportunity to snag some of the chain's most popular menu items at the Coogee Bay Hotel from 9am to 3pm or until sold out on June 11. A spokesperson for Coogee Bay Hotel has told that crowds were already lining up before the opening time. 'The international In'N'Out team have flown out to run the pop-up,' they explained. So Aussies who have tried the American burgers can rest assured they'll be the same ones they know and love. In-N-Out Burger is popping up in Sydney today. Picture: Instagram/InAndOutBurger The pop-up will be serving up In-N-Out's famous Double-Double burgers, featuring two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and the brand's signature sauce. Also available will be the Animal Style burger from the chain's 'hidden' menu, which features mustard-cooked beef patties, extra melted cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and an extra dollop of the special sauce. People were already lining up before 10am. Picture: Supplied It's a one day only event. Picture: Supplied For those wishing to forgo the carbs, the Protein Style burger is also available, replacing the bun with lettuce wraps. 'For those who have not yet experienced In-N-Out Burger, be sure to come and check us out at this special promotional event,' the chain said in an Instagram post on the Coogee Bay Hotel's page. The famous burgers will be available at Coogee Bay Hotel from 9am. Picture: Instagram/InNOutBurger Aussies were thrilled at the news, taking to social media to share their excitement. 'This is so exciting!' said one. 'Yes, please,' another wrote. However, others anticipated that the burgers would sell out before many people had the chance to get their hands on one. 'Let us know if (when) it sells out at 10:30am so we don't waste a drive,' said one. Someone else said so many people will have 'FOMO', so will line up for hours and hours, only to be disappointed. The burgers will be available until sold out. Picture: Instagram/CoogeeBayHotel Although there's no permanent outlet in Australia, previous In-N-Out pop-ups have proved popular and sparked calls for the chain to be introduced in the country. In-N-Out is a family-owned and operated burger restaurant, established in California in 1948. It has become renowned for not using any frozen products, meaning that all of its menu items are prepared fresh. The main menu consists of burgers, chips, and milkshakes. Originally published as Famous US burger chain opens pop-up in Sydney for one day only
News.com.au
10-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Famous US burger chain opens pop-up in Sydney for one day only
A popular American fast-food chain will launch a pop-up store in Sydney today, opening for a one-day-only event. Fans of In-N-Out Burger will have the opportunity to snag some of the chain's most popular menu items at the Coogee Bay Hotel from 9am to 3pm or until sold out on June 11. A spokesperson for Coogee Bay Hotel has told that crowds were already lining up before the opening time. 'The international In'N'Out team have flown out to run the pop-up,' they explained. So Aussies who have tried the American burgers can rest assured they'll be the same ones they know and love. The pop-up will be serving up In-N-Out's famous Double-Double burgers, featuring two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and the brand's signature sauce. Also available will be the Animal Style burger from the chain's 'hidden' menu, which features mustard-cooked beef patties, extra melted cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and an extra dollop of the special sauce. For those wishing to forgo the carbs, the Protein Style burger is also available, replacing the bun with lettuce wraps. 'For those who have not yet experienced In-N-Out Burger, be sure to come and check us out at this special promotional event,' the chain said in an Instagram post on the Coogee Bay Hotel's page. Aussies were thrilled at the news, taking to social media to share their excitement. 'This is so exciting!' said one. 'Yes, please,' another wrote. However, others anticipated that the burgers would sell out before many people had the chance to get their hands on one. 'Let us know if (when) it sells out at 10:30am so we don't waste a drive,' said one. Someone else said so many people will have 'FOMO', so will line up for hours and hours, only to be disappointed. Although there's no permanent outlet in Australia, previous In-N-Out pop-ups have proved popular and sparked calls for the chain to be introduced in the country. In-N-Out is a family-owned and operated burger restaurant, established in California in 1948. It has become renowned for not using any frozen products, meaning that all of its menu items are prepared fresh. The main menu consists of burgers, chips, and milkshakes.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
In-N-Out burger to launch pop up at Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney today
Popular American fast food chain In-N-Out Burger will launch a pop-up store in Sydney today. Aussies will be able to get their hands on some of the chain's most popular menu items at the Coogee Bay Hotel between 9am and 3pm on June 11. 'For those who have not yet experienced In-N-Out Burger, be sure to come and check us out at this special promotional event,' the chain said. The pop-up store will be serving Double-Double burgers, which are made up of 'double meat and double cheese', alongside Animal Style burgers and Protein Style burgers. In-N-Out was established in California in 1948, and has also become well known for not using any frozen products, meaning that all of their menu items are produced fresh. The core menu is just burgers, fries, and shakes. In-N-Out store managers earn over $160,000 USD per year - one of the highest salaries in fast food management. There is no permanent outlet in Australia, but previous pop-ups have proved popular and sparked calls for the chain to be introduced in Australia. In-N-Out owns and operates all its locations, allowing them to maintain strict quality control and consistency across all stores.
