California burger lovers have a reason to celebrate: In-N-Out Burger is officially opening its third Modesto location on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 3401 Oakdale Road, in The Marketplace shopping center at Sylvan Avenue.
📍 Location Details
- Address: 3401 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA
- Drive-Thru: Single lane
- Indoor Seating: 74 guests
- Outdoor Patio Seating: 47 guests (covered)
- Hours:
- Sun–Thu: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- Fri–Sat: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
🧑🍳 Who’s Running It?
Ernesto Landeros, a 21-year veteran of In-N-Out Burger, will manage the new Modesto location. His long tenure is a reflection of In-N-Out’s strong company culture and internal growth approach — a hallmark of their non-franchise model.
💵 Jobs & Pay
In-N-Out is known for offering some of the highest wages in the fast-food industry. The new Modesto store will:
- Employ 80 associates
- Offer a starting wage of $22/hour
- Continue hiring throughout the year
🏗️ Brand Consistency, Not Franchising
It’s worth noting: In-N-Out Burger is not a franchise. The brand remains family-owned and operates all of its 400+ locations directly, with no franchise opportunities available.
This tight control is how they maintain:
✅ Consistent food quality
✅ Loyal staff retention
✅ Legendary customer service
✅ A focused, minimalist menu
🍟 Quick Facts: In-N-Out Burger
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 (Baldwin Park, California) |
| Ownership | Family-owned, not franchised |
| Notable Menu | Double-Double, Animal Style, Shakes |
| Avg. Store Size | ~3,000–4,000 sq. ft. |
| Drive-Thru Focus | Yes |
| Expansion Style | Slow, region-focused |
| Franchise Available? | ❌ No — corporate-only |
🚀 Why It Matters for Burger Enthusiasts
While In-N-Out won’t be franchising, it continues to serve as a benchmark for operational excellence in the burger space. Its success story offers valuable lessons for:
- Emerging burger franchise brands
- Food entrepreneurs looking to scale quality with consistency
- Franchise investors comparing corporate vs. franchised models
🧭 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a Modesto local eager for Animal Style fries, or a franchise operator benchmarking the best, In-N-Out Burger’s newest opening is a reminder of the power of brand discipline, simplicity, and quality — even in a market overflowing with burger joints.
Stay tuned as BurgerFranchiseMaster.com continues to cover new openings, hot franchise brands, and emerging burger concepts you can franchise.