FALSE: In-N-Out is moving out of California because of the state’s horrible regulations that kill business.
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In-N-Out is moving out of California because of the state’s horrible regulations that kill business.
Fact
The CEO has publicly stated she is moving her family (not the company) to Tennessee while the company expands into the eastern part of the country – a first for the company.
The corporate headquarters is remaining in California – in Baldwin Park, where the company originally was founded.
They are also establishing an Eastern Regional headquarters in Tennessee to help oversee the expansion into these new states.
The company’s and CEO’s statements can be found here.
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No, Businesses are NOT fleeing California.
California has repeatedly, year over year, created substantially more new businesses than both Florida & Texas.
No, the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers did not damage the industry
Fast food employment increased for the first two months of the new minimum wage law going into effect.
No, California is NOT unfriendly to business
For the first time in a decade, California is home to the most Fortune 500 companies.