Despite the worries of its its billionaire owner about the state of things in Southern California lately, it appears that In-N-Out is intent on growing its footprint in the region.
Recently filed permits with the city of Los Angeles reveal surprising new plans to put a new, 2,291-square-foot In-N-Out along the busy Sepulveda Boulevard in the vast San Fernando Valley. The new restaurant, which would include an old-school dual drive-thru and outdoor seating, would sit at the corner of Sepulveda and Burbank boulevards, directly next to the notoriously busy Interstate 405, which is already among the most congested freeways in America.
Assuming the development moves forward, which would require the demolition of existing structures on site and the completion of a 63-space parking lot, it would place In-N-Out at one of the busier and more highly visible corners in the Valley, near multiple schools and across the street from the upscale Sherman Oaks neighborhood…