In-N-Out plans new SoCal location with ‘Double-Double’ drive-thru lanes

Nypost · Aug 20, 2026 · 449 words · By Bianca Zalben

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In-N-Out Burger is plotting another expansion in Southern California, but don’t line up just yet.

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What happened

In-N-Out Burger is plotting another expansion in Southern California, but don’t line up just yet.

Why it matters

The beloved fast-food giant submitted plans to construct a brand new restaurant on the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Archibald Avenue in Ontario, according to city records.

Common ground

Filed in April, the proposal would involve tearing down an existing 18,175-square-foot commercial building formerly occupied by Rite Aid to make way for a new 3,887-square-foot outpost.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/20/business/in-n-out-submits-plans-for-new-ontario-lo…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “as well as one in Commerce and in Northern California in Stockton.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of grammar lessons on prepositions and does not contain any information regarding store openings in Commerce or Stockton.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 4, 2024 · The English prepositions in, on, and at are some of the most common words in our language, but they can easily get mixed up. Confusion can arise because not only are they all preposition…
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Claim 2: “local real estate agent Louis Ramos shared the plans on Instagram”

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One web search result explicitly mentions that local real estate agent Louis Ramos shared the plans on Instagram.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lake Ontario became the center of a geographical naming dispute when U.S. president Donald Trump issued an executive order directing U.S. federal agencies to refer to it as "Lake America". Issued on A…
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Claim 3: “An abandoned Southern California mall is getting a dramatic revival in east Bakersfield, and is also set to open in 2027 with an In-N-Out.”

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The evidence mentions an In-N-Out opening in 2027 in Albuquerque, not Bakersfield, and a proposal in Salinas. There is no evidence provided regarding a revived mall in east Bakersfield.

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web search NEUTRAL — The location for the first In-N-Out Burger in 2027 will be in southeast Albuquerque on the northeast corner of Alumni Drive, directly north of the Raising Cane's. This is only one of three locations.T…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/in-n-out-burger-location-ann…

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web search NEUTRAL — Skip to Footer. In-N-Out Logo. Back to homepage.
https://www.in-n-out.com/menu

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web search NEUTRAL — A proposal to build a new In-N-Out Burger at a popular indoor mall in Northern California has fans in Salinas rejoicing about the news.
https://nypost.com/2026/09/12/business/new-in-n-out-burger-t…

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Claim 4: “and a restaurant in Idaho at 1965 Blue Lakes Blvd. North in Twin Falls.”

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Claim 5: “The Animal Style joint will anchor part of “The Canopy,” a new 90,000-square-foot retail and dining destination that is currently under construction inside the Great Park in Irvine”

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Multiple sources (TikTok and a news rendering description) confirm In-N-Out will anchor 'The Canopy,' a 90,000-square-foot retail destination at the Great Park in Irvine.

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Claim 6: “The beloved fast-food giant submitted plans to construct a brand new restaurant on the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Archibald Avenue in Ontario, according to city records.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that In-N-Out submitted plans for a new location at the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Archibald Avenue in Ontario.

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Claim 7: “a Utah spot at 4643 S. Pioneer Road in St. George”

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No evidence was found after searching for the St. George, Utah location.

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Claim 8: “Filed in April, the proposal would involve tearing down an existing 18,175-square-foot commercial building formerly occupied by Rite Aid to make way for a new 3,887-square-foot outpost.”

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Two independent web sources confirm the specific details: the April filing, the demolition of an 18,175-square-foot former Rite Aid, and the construction of a 3,887-square-foot restaurant.

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Claim 9: “They are also adding another Arizona location at 33375 N. Gary Road in San Tan Valley”

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No evidence was found after searching for the San Tan Valley, Arizona location.

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Claim 10: “The project still requires approval from the city of Ontario’s Planning Commission”

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Web search results confirm that the Ontario Planning Commission handles zoning and approvals for new restaurants in the city, and the nature of the 'submitted plans' implies the standard approval process.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province. As of the 2021 Canadian census, it is home to over 14 million people, which …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Southwestern Ontario, also known as Ontario's Southwest, (2021 population: 2,796,367) is a secondary region of Southern Ontario in the Canadian province of Ontario. It occupies most of the Ontario Pen…
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Claim 11: “The blueprint features a drive-thru with two lanes”

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While one web search result mentions the Ontario location has 'double drive-thru lanes', other results discussing drive-thrus in Ontario refer to Chick-fil-A or general In-N-Out formats. Only one specific source for this project confirms the two-lane blueprint.

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web search NEUTRAL — In-N-Out is hardly abandoning its traditional restaurant format. Existing California locations continue to offer drive-thru service alongside dining areas or patio seating, depending on the restaurant…
https://www.dailymail.com/yourmoney/article-16069227/in-n-dr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Preliminary plans show the restaurant will be around 4,375 square feet with both interior and exterior seating, as well as 45 parking spots and a two-lane drive-thru. (Story continues below photos of …
https://www.richlandsource.com/2025/10/28/the-wait-is-over-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Timnath In-N-Out would be the second in Northern Colorado. A Loveland eatery opened at 1450 Fall River Drive in November.When the drive-thru line reaches nine cars in the queue, employees are disp…
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/n-burger-takes-next-step-1644…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.