WA's first In-N-Out closer to opening in Ridgefield
Washington’s first In-N-Out getting closer to opening in Ridgefield
For months, people who live in Ridgefield and across Washington have eagerly been waiting for the opening of the state’s first In-N-Out.
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. - For months, people who live in Ridgefield and across Washington have eagerly been waiting for the opening of the state’s first In-N-Out. We’re talking Double Double’s and Animal Style fries!
Last week, FOX 13 reported the popular fast-food chain started hiring for its first Washington location. On Monday, FOX 13 Seattle sent a crew down to Ridgefield to see how progress was coming along.
Keep reading to learn more about Washington's first In-N-Out Burger and when the doors will be open.
Where is WA's first In-N-Out Burger going to be located?
Right off of I-5, as you enter the city of Ridgefield, you’ll see it; the yellow arrow: a sign that the state’s first In-N-Out is moving in.
In-N-Out construction progress in Ridgefield, WA
Lots of chatter online about WA's first In-N-Out Burger
Online, fans of the California staple are hungry with anticipation. More than 10,000 people are members of this In-N-Out Ridgefield Facebook group alone.
What they're saying:
"When I go to California, my first meal is always In-N-Out," said Steve Mathis, an active member of the group who helps run the page.
Some people consider him an In-N-Out super fan. "I guess that would be an accurate description," he said.
From his burger-themed license plate to his hats, socks, books and collection of In-N-Out t-shirts, Mathis is more than ready for opening day.
"They create a new [t-shirt] every year," Mathis said. This one here is the same one, except one is from Texas, one is from Arizona and one is from Utah."
Steve Mathis
This superfan is counting down the days until he can get his hands on a cheeseburger and animal-style fries.
Mathis shares weekly updates on the fast-food chain’s progress, complete with pictures and even drone videos.
In-N-Out Ridgefield Facebook group
Just a mile away from where Mathis lives, crews were busy putting the finishing touches on the new location.
On Monday, the sign was up, the palm trees were crossed and the tables were installed.
"The spokesperson for In-N-Out states that it normally takes eight to nine months to build an In-N-Out. Based on that, eight months was June 15th and nine months will be July 15th, which means the restaurant could open any day now. I’m ready," Mathis said.
On its website, In-N-Out has a list of the locations coming soon. Ridgefield is listed as the third one down, which Mathis told FOX 13 Seattle would make Ridgefield the 424th location.
A second In-N-Out expected to break ground in WA
Plans for another In-N-Out in Vancouver are also underway.
FOX 13 Seattle reached out to In-N-Out for any new updates. They said there were no updates to report, but a fan in the Ridgefield In-N-Out Facebook group shared a picture over the weekend of the Vancouver location, now with a sign that said "here soon."
Construction progress on the In-N-Out location in Ridgefield, Washington.
The Source: Information in this story came from In-N-Out Burger and FOX 13 Seattle original reporting and interviews.
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