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A Letter to In-N-Out
By Laurie | February 17, 2011
Dear In-N-Out,
I am your biggest fan. My mother grew up less than a mile from the original location in Baldwin Park, so my family visited often when I was growing up. I loved driving by the “University” and thought how awesome it was that a school for burgers existed. I definitely wanted to attend!
Sadly we left California for Texas when I was 11. Whenever we’d go home for a visit, In-N-Out was always at the top of the list. Even on vacations to Vegas, I made it a priority to go to In-N-Out first thing off the plane. Since I’m excessive, I also insist on visiting before I get back on the plane too. I have introduced many of my friends to the wonder that is the Double-Double. (For you newbies, you must wash it down with a pink lemonade!)
I have had dreams my entire adult life of having In-N-Out come to Texas. I have talked, schemed and dreamed some more about franchise opportunities I knew would never happen. I even “outed” your plans to open a Texas location over six months before it was officially announced. That’s how much on-the-pulse I am! That’s how deep my love is. Seriously.
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I went on a business trip to Phoenix a few month back, and of course I had to talk my co-workers into going even though the closest location was in Tempe. If I’m within 100 miles of an In-N-Out you best believe I’m going! They all loved it and agreed it was the best meal we had the entire time we were in town. That says a lot considering we were eating in expensive restaurants on the company the rest of the time, and the four of us had dinner there for less than $25. |
When the sign went up in Frisco and ground broke a few days before Christmas, I considered it a holiday gift. I’m obsessive enough to get photographed with a sign and take a photo of dirt, people! That the very first location in Texas is opening in my city has to be a sign… right? RIGHT?!
Do you think it is slightly sad that I’ve been back several times for more progress photos? Who else can say that? I drive by it daily on my way to work (okay, not exactly), but we made a special trip on Sunday on our way to Cirque since I noticed earlier in the week that the frame was up.
Can you believe I’ll be eating a burger on the patio in just a few short months? I am afraid how long the lines are going to be and how much traffic it is going to bring to Preston, but I am very excited it will be right up the street from me. Ecstatic. Giddy. Over-the-moon. Can you tell? I will be taking everyone and their brother to experience it for their very first time. Get ready, friends!
So In-N-Out, do you think it’s possible for me to maybe come by before you open? Have an inaugural burger? Flip a burger? Get a tour of the kitchen? Since I can’t have a franchise of my own, this would be the next best thing. Make a girl’s dream come true? After all, I’m your biggest fan. If not, I will camp out Black Friday style. I’ll pitch a tent in front of the door to be the first customer. You don’t want me to embarrass myself like that do you? Do YOU? Please don’t make me beg…
Lots of Love and Animal Style Kisses,
Laurie
Topics: Daily Ramble, Nom Nom Nom | 2 Comments »
HA, Laurie, I love it! When will it be open? I’m hoping by the time I move out there. I’ll need some California (In and Out) Love when I get there.
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