Southern California's beloved In-N-Out burger chain is eyeing another spot in Sherman Oaks, with public filings indicating a new drive-thru location is being planned just off the 405 Freeway. New York Post reported that the proposal involves demolishing existing commercial buildings at 5601–5627 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, right at the corner of Burbank Boulevard, to make way for a 2,291 square-foot restaurant.
The proposed location, situated just north of where the 405 meets the 101, is designed to prioritize drive-thru service. However, it also includes plans for a walk-up window and a covered outdoor dining area capable of seating 64 people. For those driving through, 63 parking spaces are outlined, with 3 designated as accessible and 14 for electric vehicles.
Operating hours for the potential new establishment would run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, extending to 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The permit application for this new site was filed on October 2 and is currently awaiting approval from the city.
The address on Sepulveda Boulevard is presently occupied by a two-story commercial development housing a jewelry store, a law office, a general contractor's office, and a Kabbalah study center. This wouldn't be the only In-N-Out in Sherman Oaks; another location operates about 2.5 miles away at 4444 Van Nuys Blvd.
This potential new store adds to In-N-Out's ongoing expansion in Southern California. The company is also constructing a new location in Woodland Hills, and last year saw openings in Sylmar and Monrovia. More immediately, In-N-Out's website indicates new restaurants are set to open soon in Chino, Commerce, and South El Monte. Not all new developments are smooth sailing, though. In Palm Springs, the chain is in discussions with the city’s Architectural Review Committee regarding the design of a planned restaurant there.
Founded in 1948 by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, In-N-Out has grown to over 400 locations across 10 U.S. states. Despite its regional expansion, President Lynsi Snyder addressed rumors about the company leaving California. She told New York Post that while expansion to states like Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma was being considered, further widespread moves were "not really in the works and not planned."
For now, Southern California residents can anticipate the possibility of another spot to grab a Double-Double without having to navigate far from one of the region's most infamous freeway intersections.
