Utah's first "real" In-N-Out will open this April

[trackrunner]

I did not see this posted anywhere else (after a search function), a little shocked. I felt like it deserves a new thread and does not belong in this other thread about Chadders vs. In-N-Out.
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php...ghlight=innout

It will be in Washington, Utah and expected to open in April. Why did they wait for the semester after I graduate. I would have been their most loyal customer. I find it a little cool that it

[trackrunner]

Here is the full article from the Salt Lake Tribune link I provided

New names to expect in '08
Utah prime territory for expanding business
By Lesley Mitchell
The Salt Lake Tribune

The list of retailers with a presence in Utah is set to grow even larger this year.

A number of new names, such as soup-sandwich-salad chain Corner Bakery, grocer Sunflower Farmers Markets and fast-food retailer El Pollo Loco are expected to debut along the Wasatch Front in the coming months.

This year may not feature the high-profile procession of retailers the state saw in 2007, one of the best years in recent history for retail expansion in the state. Last year, global furniture chain IKEA opened in Draper, followed by Cheesecake Factory restaurant near Fashion Place Mall in Murray. Apparel chain Urban Outfitters settled in The Gateway shopping center in downtown Salt Lake City while American Apparel debuted in the Trolley Square shopping mall near downtown.

Retailers have been attracted to the state in recent years because of the state's strong job and population growth. The population of the four main Wasatch Front counties - Salt Lake, Utah, Davis and Weber - has reached the 2 million mark, which makes many national chains take notice.

It is still expected to be another good year for retail expansion in the state, with some popular concepts such as In-N-Out Burger, adding their first Utah locations. But with Utah's economy slowing a bit, and the downturn in the residential real estate market, expansion may be a bit less brisk, said Brett Palmer, a retail specialist with NAI Utah Commercial in Salt Lake City.

"But we'll still see more expansion of retailers already here and the continued addition of new retailers," he said.

Many companies expanding to Utah this year are planning multiple stores, such as Costa Mesa, Calif.-based El Pollo Loco, which features grilled chicken meals and other foods. It plans to open 15 franchised locations throughout the state in the coming years, said Julie Weeks, company spokeswoman. The first Utah location is set to open in April in Lehi.

The franchisee is the company's largest and already operates 51 El Pollo locations in California and Arizona, Weeks said. The chain has 389 locations in nine states, a combination of franchised and company-owned locations.

Dallas-based Corner Bakery has plans for two locations in the Salt Lake City area by fall, with a minimum of eight Wasatch Front sites in the coming years, said P.J. Evans, Corner Bakery's vice president of franchise development.

The 103-location chain, which serves soup, salad, sandwiches and baked goods, had been over the past year looking at a variety of metropolitan areas in which to expand.

"Salt Lake City quickly rose to the top of our list," Evans said, noting the state's good economic conditions and the strong reception other retailers and restaurants have had here.

Boulder, Colo.-based Sunflower Farmers Markets, which focuses on natural and organic foods, likely will debut by summer near 6200 South and State Street in Murray.

The store is similar in format to Whole Foods, a natural and organic foods market which recently acquired competitor Wild Oats. Sunflower has a value-oriented approach, with its "serious food, silly prices" slogan.

Meanwhile, Whole Foods is working on a 50,000-square foot store in Trolley Square shopping center near downtown Salt Lake City set to open next year.

While most of the companies that expand in Utah open their first locations along the Wasatch Front, some debut in the fast-growing southern Utah areas of St. George and Cedar City. The popular In-N-Out burger chain, for example, plans to open its first Utah location in the southern Utah city of Washington in April.

The chain, based in Southern California, has 213 locations in three states. With Utah, in several weeks, it will be in four.



Several companies are planning to debut restaurant or retail concepts in the state this year. Here is a sampling:
* El Pollo Loco: One location in Lehi in April. Chain features grilled chicken entrees and other foods.
* In-N-Out Burger: Popular burger chain will open one location in Washington in April.
* Corner Bakery: Two locations in the Salt Lake City area by fall. Chain features soup, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and other foods.
* Sunflower Farmers Markets: One location near 6200 South and State Street, Murray, probably by summer. Value-oriented alternative to Whole Foods.

[savanna3313]

I wish the Pappas family restaurant empire based in Houston would come to Salt Lake with some of their locations - mainly Pappasito's (Mexican) and Pappadeaux's (cajun/creole seafood). They're as far west as Denver - we should be next! They finally opened a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (New Orleans based) - the very best steak on earth (imo). Pricey - but worth every dime. I wonder why no one has brought the Popeye's Fried Chicken chain to Salt Lake. My brother in law actually looked into this a few years back, but you basically have to already be a millionaire (in liquid assets) to become a franchisee.

[jumar]

I wish the Pappas family restaurant empire based in Houston would come to Salt Lake with some of their locations - mainly Pappasito's (Mexican) and Pappadeaux's (cajun/creole seafood). They're as far west as Denver - we should be next! They finally opened a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse (New Orleans based) - the very best steak on earth (imo). Pricey - but worth every dime. I wonder why no one has brought the Popeye's Fried Chicken chain to Salt Lake. My brother in law actually looked into this a few years back, but you basically have to already be a millionaire (in liquid assets) to become a franchisee.

The pappas stuff is good. Having some this week while in Dallas on business
There are several restaurants here I wish they had in Utah.

[trackrunner]

Popeye's Fried Chicken chain

When I lived in the Houston, Texas every Popeye Chicken I went by the local people of the neighborhood were all large people, do not recall a single acceptation. For some reason that is what sticks out to me the most about Popeye's.

[FROGGER]

From the In N Out Site


http://www.in-n-out.com/location_det...=218&refer=all

[donny h]

El Pollo Loco is better fast food than most, and if you choose carefully, can be quite healthful, but it's not worth driving for, so I'll wait until one comes to Provo/Springville, then I'm all over it.

I'm still not holding my breath on In-N-Out coming to northern Utah, I was told years ago that because of the fresh-every-day deliveries from the flagship operation in El Monte, the farthest out they will ever go is about 8 hours from L.A., Washington county is right on the edge of that window.

I like their burgers, but I won't wait a 1/2 hour for one, and if it's the only Utah store, it will be a zoo in there, forever.




What we need is a Trader Joes.

[trackrunner]

From the In N Out Site


http://www.in-n-out.com/location_det...=218&refer=all

For those of you that don't know the area that is the exit when you drive past and see a Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohls.

[Jaxx]

ah. We have Chadders near me in AF but It just doesn't really appeal to me. Mabey I should go try it so I can see what all the hubub is about.

[trackrunner]

ah. We have Chadders near me in AF but It just doesn't really appeal to me. Mabey I should go try it so I can see what all the hubub is about.

Some people love it, others don't, others in the middle.
Everything is fresh, no freezer stuff. And the menue is simple but easy to custumize. I joke, I don't plan eating there all the time. Only when passen through.

[donny h]

We have Chadders near me in AF but It just doesn't really appeal to me.

I've wondered if Chadders is really as good as In-N-Out, I know they have the same menu and stuff, but quality and freshness is what sets I-N-O apart from the rest:

The beef has never been frozen.

There is no coating on the spuds (sugar coating is McDees secret to golden fries, also BK), they are not precut delivered frozen in bags, they start out everyday as whole spuds.

Fresh produce- tomatoes, lettuce, onions. (That doesn't seem like a big deal, but these days, preshredded lettuce and prechopped onions are everywhere).

The buns have never been frozen, and are delivered fresh every day.

There are no microwaves in I-N-O, nor heat lamps.

Every burger is made fresh to order.



If Chadders sticks to all that stuff, the burgers must be decent, at least.




Hmmm, a 3x3 with grilled onions sounds good right now.

[donny h]

Everything is fresh, no freezer stuff.

That's good to know.

[Jaxx]

Thanks for the info guys. If everything is really that fresh I will have to check them out.

[DiscGo]

St. George might as well be Vegas. Too far!

[Rented mule]

I heard they have a "secret" menu for the insiders, too?
Everything with chili on it? I forget how you have to say it....

I hike...carbs are my friend....

[trackrunner]

Here is all of the secret menue
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-n-Out_Burger_menu_items

The company's own "not so secret menue"
http://www.in-n-out.com/secretmenu.asp

[donny h]

I heard they have a "secret" menu for the insiders, too?

They do have a secret menu.

My favorite secret item is the grilled cheese, they leave out the burger, and knock 50 cents or so off the price, it works out to $1.35 for a loaded grilled cheese sandwich.

http://www.tiburon-belvedere.com/cgi...cgi?c=In_N_Out

Reprinted from the link above:

In-N-Out Burger has a secret unpublished menu for insiders who are In-The-Know. Next time you're at In-N-Out (i.e. tomorrow . . . or maybe tonight), order a bag of these off-the-menu specials:

"3-by-3" = three meat patties and three slices of cheese.

"4-by-4" = four meat patties and four slices of cheese.

"2-by-4" = two meat patties and four slices of cheese.

*Note: You can get a burger with as many meat patties or cheese slices as you want. Just tell the In-N-Out Burger cashier how many meat patties and how much cheese you want and that is what you'll get! For instance, if you want 6 pieces of meat and 10 pieces of cheese tell them you want a "6-by-10."

"Double Meat" = like a Double Double without cheese.

"3 by Meat" = three meat patties and no cheese.

"Animal Style" = the meat is cooked and fried with mustard and then pickles are added, extra spread and grilled onions are added.

"Animal Style Fries" = fries with cheese, spread, grilled onions and pickles (if you ask for them).

"Protein Style" = for all you low-carbohydrate dieters, this is a burger with no bun (wrapped in lettuce).

"Flying Dutchman" = two meat patties, two slices of melted cheese and nothing else - not even a bun!

Fries "Well-Done" = extra crispy fries . . . even better than the regular!

Fries "Light" = opposite of fries well-done, more raw than most people like 'em

"Grilled Cheese" = no meat, just melted cheese, tomato, lettuce and spread on a bun.

"Veggie Burger" = burger without the patty or cheese. Sometimes we call this the "Wish Burger."

"Neapolitan" Shake = strawberry, vanilla and chocolate blended together.

The friendly employees of In-N-Out Burger will take your special order without question, if you use the right terminology. The printed receipt will have your special request typed on it just as we said it.

Try it!

[donny h]

Here

I see why they call you trackrunner, you are fast!

[kris]

Glad to see other options out there for the unhealthy food section.

[chickenlicken]

We were in vegas all week last week for a trade show and ate there 3 times. I think it could be an addiction. Definately better than the $10 burgers at Las Vegas Cheesburger in Planet Hollywood.