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12 quotes from Harry Snyder — Founder of In-N-Out Burger, California's iconic fast-food chain known for quality, freshness, and simplicity..

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“Doing one thing and doing it better than anyone else.”

Focus

“No Microwaves, No Freezers, No Heat Lamps.”

Quality

“We will continue to politely say no to Wall Street or to the Saudi princes. Whoever will come.”

Integrity

“Quality, cleanliness and service.”

Values

“We didn't ever look to the left and the right to see what everyone else is doing, cut corners or change things drastically or compromise.”

Commitment

“It was not based on some fancy management methodology — rather, it grew out of Harry's own instincts and exacting personality.”

— Stacy Perman, 'In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules'Leadership

“We will continue to politely say no to Wall Street or to the Saudi princes.”

Integrity

“Do one thing, and do it well.”

— Harry Snyder

“An In-N-Out store outsells a typical McDonald's nearly twice over, bringing in an estimated $4.5 million in gross annual sales versus McDonald's $2.6 million. In-N-Out's profit margin is an estimated 20%.”

— Forbes, on In-N-Out's economics

“In-N-Out has no plans to take the company public or franchise any units.”

— In-N-Out Burger company statement

“There are a lot of great things about California, but raising a family is not easy here. Doing business is not easy here.”

— Lynsi Snyder, on leaving California

“An In-N-Out store outsells a typical McDonald's nearly twice over, bringing in an estimated $4.5 million in gross annual sales versus McDonald's $2.6 million.”

— Forbes, on In-N-Out's per-store economics

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Harry Snyder

Founder of In-N-Out Burger, California's iconic fast-food chain known for quality, freshness, and simplicity.