BOISE, Idaho — In-N-Out opened its newest Treasure Valley location this weekend, less than a year after Idaho's first In-N-Out opened in Meridian.
The new location at the Boise Towne Square Mall opened on Friday, Oct. 25. The restaurant is located at 140 N. Milwaukee St., at the former site of the Pier 1 Imports store.
“We were here last night we actually came in at 12, and we got here at 9 last night,” says one family of four on opening day.
This family of four waited overnight to be the first customers at the new store near the Boise Towne Square Mall.
They describe what they received for being the first customers, “We got free t-shirts, a coin,” and when asked what’s their go-to meal, they said “Double double animal style with chopped chili," which seems to be a fan favorite at In-N-Out.
The double double and animal style fries attracting first-time customers like foreign exchange student Leni Wirsam.
"My guest family told me I should try this and it's the first day of opening so I thought it was a nice idea and I'm excited to be here,” says Wirsam.
Wirsam says her guest family encouraged her to try In-N-Out before she leaves.
The chain's second Idaho location, off Milwaukee Street in West Boise, employs about 60 people.
Crews, busy on opening day greeting customers left and right, directing traffic, and making sure everyone has a good In-N-Out experience.
Chief Operating Officer, Denny Warnick, says “At all these new locations we bring in what we call our 'all-star team.' These are associates that could be from any one of our eight states that travel here, and they'll stay here from a couple of weeks to a few months and they're here to make sure that we take the very best care of customers from day one.”
The morning crowd was quickly in-and-out, eating burgers by 9 a.m., but the restaurant is open late so even night owls could get their animal-style fix past 1 a.m.
"The people are so friendly, the atmosphere is great, the food is awesome and that's just all there is,” says the family of four.
The Boise location has one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 74 guests, and a covered patio with outdoor seating for 32 additional guests, according to a press release.
Although there are 60 people on staff at the Boise In N Out location, the Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick tells me they’re still looking for even more employees. To learn more about the new location and opportunities interested parties are encouraged to check out their website.
Shawn Martin, a veteran of In-N-Out for 18 years, is the manager of the new Boise restaurant. All In-N-Out Burger locations are open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
