- In-n-Out Burger opens in Boise to big crowds
- Fans camped out overnight to be first in line
- Restaurant held a special opening Monday for VIP customers
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
The day we have all been waiting for is finally here. I'm your North Meridian neighborhood reporter Alexander Huddleston. In-N-Out Burger has finally opened its doors to the public. I spoke with some of the first guests in line about this exciting day.
It is Idaho's first in-n-out burger! I have been waiting for this for twenty years.
One guest in line explained, "Listen I've been hopeful for a long time, I have been waiting for years. I actually drove by here about a month ago, and took a picture of the store with the chain link still up."
The smell of burgers and fries filled the air in Meridian on Tuesday morning. Lines of people and cars braving the cold for a nice warm burger.
Another said, "I said you know I got an extra sweatshirt in the back of the car, put it on, and let's just warrior it out!"
It was an early morning for many. Several folks even camped out overnight.
"I've been here since 8:15. This is my third time through the line. So now the line is quite a bit longer but, pretty great. Already had the double-double. Now going back for a shake and maybe an animal-style fry," said one dedicated fan.
Another guest said, "I think two four by fours. two fries with cheese."
In the back of the line, one guest explained, " I'm really excited to get in there and get a double-double man. Get that. Some animal-style fries. Maybe bring back a little burger for my dogs."
People are not only in line for food. there is also a pop-up merch shop parked out front all week selling cool gear commemorating the opening of the 400th location.
One fan asked if he could say hi to someone special, "Shout out to my grandma. I'm going to bring you back a burger. Love you, grandma!"
Speaking with many in line… a lot like me they are just excited to get their first taste. reporting from In-N-Out I'm your north Meridian neighborhood reporter Alexander Huddleston. Idaho News 6.
On a cold and foggy morning, the prospect of a hot and fresh In-N-Out burger drew fanatics like a moth to the flame.
"Why am I so excited? Because it's an In-N-Out Burger. Idaho's first In-N-Out Burger. I've been waiting for this for 20 years," said one eager fan camping overnight.
These ten to twelve burger fans were found camped out in the parking lot at 3 a.m.
The new In-N-Out Burger, just outside the Village at Meridian on Fairview, set up special signage to prepare for what will likely be a very busy day.
Something those who've seen such openings are prepared for.
Delivery truck driver Rick Jensen says one fan told him he got in line a day in advance.
"It's really common. People who know In-N-Out Burger, it's really common for them to get in line early for these openings," said Jensen.
All this might seem a bit crazy, but for some, it's an event to remember.
"Why am I so into it. Because it's fresh, it's really really good, it's cheap, and it's a family owned business and I think that's amazing," said another In-N-Out fan.
The faithful say the first burger is expected to roll out at 10:30 in the morning and for them, there's nothing like hamburger for breakfast.
