In-N-Out Burger has kept its menu intentionally simple since 1948 — burgers, fries, and shakes — while earning a cult following through fresh ingredients and a 'Not So Secret Menu' that rewards regulars with off-menu creations like Animal Style and Protein Style.
Signature items
Two patties, two slices of American cheese
Price varies by location; not listed on menu board — built to order
Best value entry-level combo
The most affordable full meal
In-N-Out publishes nutritional info on its website. Prices are national averages.
| Item | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | 390 | $3.45 |
| Cheeseburger | 480 | $3.75 |
| Double-Double® | 670 | $5.45 |
| Double-Double® Protein Style | 520 | $5.45 |
| Grilled Cheese (no meat) | 380 | $3.25 |
| French Fries | 395 | $2.45 |
| Chocolate Shake (small) | 690 | $3.25 |
| Vanilla Shake (small) | 680 | $3.25 |
Like-for-like comparison of common burger-chain categories.
| Category | In-N-Out | McDonald's | Five Guys | Shake Shack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest single burger | $3.45 | $2.99 | $9.99 | $7.99 |
| Signature double burger | $5.45 | $5.99 | $14.99 | $11.99 |
| Fries | $2.45 | $3.59 | $4.59 | $4.29 |
| Milkshake | $3.25 | $4.29 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Full combo meal | ~$9.75 | ~$10.99 | ~$19.99 | ~$18.99 |
In-N-Out Burger was founded on October 22, 1948, by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California — making it the state's first drive-thru hamburger stand. Harry's philosophy was simple: serve the freshest possible food at honest prices, never freeze the beef, and cut the potatoes by hand each day. That philosophy has never changed across nearly eight decades of operation.
The chain remains entirely family-owned. Harry's granddaughter Lynsi Snyder became the sole owner in 2010 and has continued to operate the business without franchising or public stock offerings. Expansion has been deliberately slow: In-N-Out now operates more than 400 locations across 10 western and southern states — California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee — but the company refuses to open locations where it cannot supply fresh, never-frozen ingredients daily.
In-N-Out is as famous for what isn't on its menu board as for what is. The 'Not So Secret Menu' — documented on the company's own website — includes fan favorites like Animal Style (mustard-cooked patty, pickles, extra spread, grilled onions), Protein Style (lettuce wrap instead of bun), the Flying Dutchman (two patties and two cheese slices, nothing else), and multi-patty stacks up to the 4x4. The chain's refusal to expand too fast, its above-average wages, and its cult-like customer loyalty have made it a textbook case study in quality-over-quantity fast food.
Find your nearest location, check current hours, and confirm today's prices on the official site.
Find an In-N-Out near youThe cheapest items on the regular menu are fountain beverages, coffee, and hot cocoa at approximately $1.85. Among food items, French fries come in at around $2.45, while the Hamburger — the simplest burger — is about $3.45.
Animal Style is one of In-N-Out's most popular off-menu ("Not So Secret Menu") preparations. It means your beef patty is cooked on the griddle with mustard, then served with extra spread, pickles, and grilled onions. You can also order fries Animal Style, which adds melted cheese, house spread, and grilled onions on top of the fries.
Protein Style replaces the bun with a large leaf of hand-leafed iceberg lettuce. It's a popular choice for low-carb and gluten-sensitive customers. You can order any burger Protein Style at no extra charge.
Yes. The Grilled Cheese (two slices of melted American cheese with lettuce, tomato, spread, and optional onions — no beef) is the most popular vegetarian option. The Wish Burger (all toppings, no patty) is also vegetarian and can be ordered vegan by omitting cheese and spread.
As of 2026, In-N-Out operates in California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, and Tennessee. The chain deliberately expands slowly to ensure all locations can receive fresh, never-frozen ingredients daily.
The largest officially permitted burger is the 4x4 (four beef patties and four slices of American cheese). The company once allowed larger custom orders but capped the maximum at 4x4 following a well-publicized 100-patty order in 2004.
No. In-N-Out does not list prices on its website. Prices vary by location and are only displayed on in-store menu boards. The prices shown on Menupedia are national averages compiled from widely reported sources and should be verified at your local restaurant.
In-N-Out hand-cuts whole potatoes in each restaurant every day and cooks them in 100% sunflower oil. Unlike most fast-food chains, the fries are never pre-frozen or par-fried. Customers often customize them as well done (extra crispy), light (soft and pale), or Animal Style (topped with cheese, spread, and grilled onions).
No. In-N-Out Burger is entirely privately owned by the Snyder family and has never offered franchises or publicly traded stock. This structure allows the company to prioritize quality and employee wages over rapid expansion — In-N-Out is consistently ranked among the best fast-food employers in the U.S.