WA getting second In-N-Out location

Washington’s second In-N-Out has opened on Thursday in Vancouver, just months after the popular fast-food eatery set up shop in the state for the first time.

The California-based burger chain has expanded its reach even further in Washington with its newest burger joint located at 13511 S.E. 3rd Way, In-N-Out announced.

The restaurant will employ more than 100 In-N-Out Burger associates, with wages beginning at $19.25 per hour, according to KIRO 7.

Vancouver location features drive-thru, 84 indoor seats, covered patio

Drive-thru and dine-in seating will be available in the restaurant Monday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., staying open for an extra 30 minutes on Friday and Saturday.

Vancouver’s location will have one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 84 customers, and a covered patio with outdoor seating for 28 guests.

In-N-Out now populates several states throughout the U.S. Once a California-based burger spot only, it has since expanded into Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Tennessee, in addition to Washington.

Washington’s latest In-N-Out will be managed by Michael Mithcell, a veteran with the chain for 23 years, according to a news release obtained by KIRO 7.

In-N-Out Burger has an established team of “All-Stars” — a group of experienced, reliable, and trustworthy employees — who open new stores around the nation. The All-Stars team works at a new store for the first couple of months to make sure everything is running smoothly before handing the location off to the local team.

The All-Stars are known as In-N-Out Burger’s 470 Team.

WA’s first In-N-Out drew hours-long lines at Ridgefield opening

In August 2025, Washington’s first In-N-Out location opened in Ridgefield, and with it came incredibly long lines and wait times. Some customers had to wait a couple of hours before they could place their order.

The first person to place an order at the Ridgefield In-N-Out Burger was Kevin Kehn from Milton. He arrived at the drive-thru line at 8:15 p.m. the night before, 14 hours before the store was officially scheduled to open.

The 76-year-old California fast-food chain is known for its burgers, fries, milkshakes, and a secret menu, where customers can order their food “animal style” with a variety of add-ons that include melted cheese and grilled onions on fries, and a mustard-cooked burger patty with pickles, grilled onions, and extra In-N-Out special sauce.

The closest In-N-Out location for Seattle consumers was previously in Keizer, Oregon, before Ridgefield was awarded a location roughly 150 miles away. Before that, Oregon’s spot was more than 200 miles away from Seattle.

In-N-Out sign in Seattle’s Wallingford proven fake

While In-N-Out has already grabbed locations in Ridgefield and Vancouver, could the famous fast-food chain establish a foothold in Seattle?

In June 2025, an In-N-Out sign mysteriously appeared in a Wallingford neighborhood, sparking speculation about whether the burger joint plans to continue expanding further North.

A photo of an In-N-Out poster with the words “Coming 2026” was shared in a Seattle Reddit group over the weekend, which gave Seattle’s In-N-Out fanatics some false hope.

The poster was set up on the former Aqua Serene Hydro Gardens building, which has been vacant since 2018, creating a theory that In-N-Out could potentially fill the void.

An In N Out Burger sign reading “COMING 2026” has been spotted in Seattle’s Wallingford/Fremont neighborhood and people are going absolutely crazy. No word from the company yet, but the internet’s already treating it like a grand opening. pic.twitter.com/66IpEaFCte

— SEATTLESUBMISSIONS (@SEATTLESUBMISS) June 20, 2025

The poster had been removed later that week, expanding the argument for people questioning its legitimacy.

Mike Abbate, vice president of store development for In-N-Out, dispelled the rumor in a statement.

“While we very much look forward to opening the first In-N-Out Burger location in the state of Washington soon, unfortunately, any information regarding plans to open a location in the Seattle area is inaccurate,” Abbate told KIRO Newsradio.

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