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In-N-Out Burger

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by Stacy Perman


  Love, Courtney, 7

  Loving, Christopher, 22

  loyalty, of associates, 56

  Lozano, Manuel, 130

  lung cancer, Harry’s battle with, 107–8

  Lynsi. See Martinez, Lynsi; Snyder, Lynsi Lavella

  Lynsi L. Snyder Trust, 177, 233

  MacKichan, Clare, 1955 Chevy design and, 77

  mad cow disease, 243

  Madrid, Michael Anthony, 263–64, 265

  mail order store. See Company Store

  Make-A-Wish Foundation, 157

  management

  four-tier system/people as key, 135–36, 137–38

  practices, forward thinking, 54–56

  team, expanding for growth, 130–32

  managers. See store managers

  Marsh, Roger, 159

  Martinez, Lynsi, 10, 272

  birth of twins to, 287

  discord with Richard Boyd, 259–61

  influence of Christian church on, 259

  learning the ropes at In-N-Out, 240–41

  life scrutinized, 266–67

  named in lawsuit, 256–58

  pays tribute to grandmother, 282–83

  Martinez, Richard, 240, 259

  Martin, William, training program and, 131, 134–35, 148

  Mata, Edward and Esther, 285–86

  Matthew’s Party, Sims, Jack, and, 191

  McCaron, Joe, 94, 172, 194

  McDaniel, John O., pilot of Westwind, 190

  McDonald, Richard and Maurice, 46–47, 63–65

  McDonald, Ronald, 91

  McDonald’s, 41, 63, 138–39, 151. See also McDonald’s Corporation

  the “McDonald’s Bill,” 138

  McDonald’s Corporation, 97, 224

  Arch Deluxe line and, 210

  beginning of, 65

  employing gimmickry, 93

  fantasy campaigns for children, 91

  food manufacturing systems and, 86

  global markets and, 209, 243

  losses/comeback strategy, 243–45

  public offering, 98–99

  tinkering with menu, 102

  McDonald’s Famous Hamburgers, 46–47

  McKay, Robert, 101

  McKinley Home for Boys, 75

  McLamore, James, 64

  meat department, quality/freshness and, 127

  melting pot, 31

  memorial service, for Rich, 193–94

  menu

  secret, 5, 92, 130, 146, 151, 246

  spartan, with high quality, 38

  three item/consistency of, 4–5

  tinkering with classic, 102

  Meserve, Bob, 38, 55, 59, 70, 154, 255, 274

  Michael Anthony Companies, 263–64, 265

  Michelin-starred chefs, 9, 246, 248

  Mickelson, Phil, 148

  Miller Brewery, 83

  Miller, Don, remembrance of Rich, 194

  minimum wage, associates making more than, 138

  Mirren, Helen, 8

  mobile society, 33, 34, 39–40

  Molloy, Brien, 22

  Molloy, Patrick and Catherine (née Monahan), 22

  Mondavi family, 258

  Montgomery, George, 52

  motorcycle accident, Guy’s, 107–8, 109–10, 212–13

  motto, 39

  Multimixer, Kroc, Ray, and, 64, 66

  Munoz, Aurelio, 266–67

  National City Lines, 60–61

  National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), 76, 77–78, 79, 80, 122, 220

  Nation’s Restaurant News, 121, 128, 150, 180

  neon fast-food sign, world’s largest, 181

  Newling, Jason, 251

  Newport Beach, 181, 183, 184, 195, 217

  New York Post, 69

  New York Times, 8, 183, 210

  NHRA. See National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)

  Nicholson, Don, 172

  Nielson, Russ, 141

  Nissen, Johnny, 215

  Nissen, Kathy, 75–76. See also Snyder, Kathy; Touché, Kathy

  Nissen, Kenny, 75

  Noddin, Charles

  cutting costs v. quality product, 59

  Harry’s partnership with, 33

  “No Delay.” See motto

  Nordling’s Market, 38

  Norm’s Hangar, 215, 218

  Northern Trust Bank of California, 286

  “Number One,” 11, 12, 115

  obesity claims and fast food, 243

  O’Brien, Lorraine, 45

  Ocean Park, 19

  old-fashioned values, of In-N-Out, 231

  100 x 100, 146

  100 Percent Club, 143, 218–19

  one hundredth store, opening of, 208–9

  On the Road, 96

  opening day, records, 166

  open kitchen, 45

  “Operation In-N-Out,” 3

  Orange County, 110, 117, 166

  Orange County Business Journal, 285

  Orange County Register, 138, 160, 216, 228, 272, 273

  Orange County Weekly, 283

  Organic movement, mantra, applied to hamburger, 247

  Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers, 34

  “Over 12 Billion Sold,” 98–99

  Over the Hill Gang Funny Car, 172, 219

  Pacific Electric Railway line, 28–29, 60–61

  Packard, Vance, 103

  paper cadet hats, 4, 9, 13

  Papez, Chuck, 54

  Paramount movie studio, Baldwin Park and, 29

  Parkinson, W. K., 183

  Parks, Wally, 77

  Patricof & Company, 231–32

  Paul, Ron, 128, 285

  PepsiCo, 179–80, 197

  Perkins, Lynda Lou (née Wilson), 122, 123. See also Snyder, Lynda

  Perkins, Terri Louise, 178, 216, 237

  Perkins, Traci Lynette, 122, 178, 211–12, 216, 237

  Peschong, John, 160

  Phillips Petroleum, 60

  philosophy of quality, 7, 12, 38, 44–45, 47, 207

  Pig Stand, 39, 41

  Pillsbury Company, 99

  Pizza Hut, 131, 179, 236

  Plate, Rick, 175, 192, 214

  police, at store opening, 6

  Porter, Sylvia F., 69

  postwar

  boom, in Southern California, 32

  perfection, promised by technology, 85

  shifts in postwar boom communities, 184–85

  transformation of Baldwin Park, 28–29

  Powell, Colin, 183

  Presley, Elvis, impersonator and Las Vegas opening, 122

  Press-Telegram, 210

  Prince, Shawn, 260

  Pritzker family, 258

  processed food, 85–87

  Protein Style, secret menu and, 92

  publicity

  bad, 266–67, 270–71

  fallout from lawsuit and fans, 271–272

  family retreating from, 152

  Forbes magazine, 145

  from loyal customers, 145–46

  perception of Southern California and, 270

  scrutiny from lawsuit and, 257

  shunning of, 9–10, 14, 100, 137

  simplicity instead of, used by Harry and Esther, 93

  Puzder, Andrew, 198–99, 202, 205

  quality, 47, 59

  the Apple Pan and, 66

  commitment to freshness and, 127

  dedication to, 95

  part of system, 44, 45, 101, 128, 207, 211

  product and execution, 248–49

  “Quality, Cleanliness, and Service,” 44, 101, 128, 207, 211

  “Quality You Can Taste,” 149

  Quayle, Dan, 183

  Queen Mary, 123

  quick fortune, the new economy and, 232

  Radich, Steven A., 238, 259

  Ralston-Purina, 99

  Ramirez, Andrew, 9

  Ramirez, Vivian, 9

  Ramsay, Gordon, 148

  Rancho Cucamonga, 104

  Reagan Administration, 160, 161

  Reaganomics, as supply-side e
conomics, 125

  Reagan, Ronald, 112, 124–25, 160

  “real estate casino,” 31–32

  red aprons, 4

  Redd, Geno, 82

  Red Line, in Southern California, 60–61

  red palm leaf motif, 13, 152. See also twin palm trees, conjecture about

  red-striped awning, 112–13, 165

  Red Zone Capital Fund II, 232

  Reichl, Ruth, 248

  resiliency, of family-owned chain, 7

  Restaurants & Institutions magazine, 224

  Reynolds, Debbie, 52

  Rice, Condoleezza, 182

  Rich. See Snyder, Richard Allen

  Riley, Pat, Laker’s head and, 143

  Ringling Brothers Circus, 29

  Rivers, Joan, 250

  Rizza, Jerry and Margie, In & Go and, 252–53

  Rockwell, Norman, McDonald’s annual report and 243

  Roosevelt, Franklin D., 25

  Rosipajla, Lawrence J., 263–64

  Rotary Club, Harry and Esther active in, 94, 164

  Rudnick, Louis, developer of Baldwin Park Estates, 32

  rumors, about In-N-Out, 6, 10, 159, 196–97

  Salk, Jonas, 84

  Sanders, Harlan, 67, 100

  San Dimas, 71, 94

  conducting business from, 80

  moving from, selling, 162–63

  as temporary office after fire, 120

  San Fernando Valley, 32, 80, 97–98, 111, 117

  San Gabriel Valley, 30–31, 32, 51, 58, 62, 63, 78, 97, 98, 103, 110, 111, 122, 125, 172, 184

  San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 119, 120, 127, 128, 145, 152, 157, 187, 188, 284, 287

  Santa Monica, 18–19

  “Say No to In-N-Out Burger,” 245–46

  Schlosser, Eric, 7, 88, 243

  Schmidt, Jack, 13, 89

  Schneider, Hendrick, 14–16. See also Snyder, Harry, Sr.

  Schwarzenegger, Arnold, 8

  science and technology, 84–85

  Seattle, 17–18, 40

  secret menu, 5, 130, 146

  adding to mystique, 92

  not commercialized, 151

  vegetarian burger and, 246

  secret sauce, 9, 42

  service, as part of system, 44, 46, 101, 128, 207, 211

  Setterland, Elaine, 74, 96

  the Shack. See Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers

  Sheridan, Sally Anne, 185, 187

  Sherman, Duke, 146

  Sherman, Sunny, 66

  Shingletown, 200, 202, 216, 218, 227

  Flying Dutch Ranch and, 238

  Shoal Creek Township, 21–22

  Shore, Dinah, 52

  Simplot, John Richard, 87–89

  The Simpsons, 8

  Sims, Jack, 188, 190, 191–92, 193, 195,

  Sinatra, Frank, 52

  Sinclair, Upton, 93

  sit-down meal, casualty of long commute, 39

  Sitrick and Company, public relations and In-N-Out, 272

  Sivil’s Drive-In in Texas, 39

  Sizzler Family Steakhouse, 118

  slow-growth model, used by Harry, 100

  Smith, Chuck, Jr., 182, 194

  Smith, Chuck, Sr., 155, 159, 283

  Smith, Dave, 2

  Smith, Troy, 6–7

  Snyder brothers. See also Snyder, Harry Guy; Snyder, Richard Allen

  buyout tension/breaking point for, 198–99, 200

  complicated relationship, 173, 174

  conflict between, over business, 114

  divergent interests/personalities, 105–8

  fallout, 176–78

  religious convictions and, 156

  Snyder, Christina, 181–83, 271

  joins board of directors, 197–98

  resigns from board, 205

  widow of Rich, 191–92, 195

  Snyder Distributing, 44, 115

  Snyder, Esther, 12, 14, 32, 33, 42, 43, 67–68, 120, 126, 153, 170, 283–84

  assumes control of chain, 230

  behind scenes role of, 72, 163

  charitable organizations/community service and, 93–94, 157–58, 164

  death of, and speculation, 10, 282

  delays buyout signing, 200

  failing health/involvement in company, 234–35

  family travels, 71–72

  family trust and, 177–78

  foster child and, 75

  friendship with Kahles, Wolf, 236–37, 263, 279

  funeral, 283

  Guy’s drug problem and, 213–14

  as historical figure, 130

  isolation of, during lawsuit, 261–62, 263, 264

  memorialized/legacy, 283–84

  100 Percent Club awards and, 143

  one hundredth store and, 208–9

  passing of Karcher, Carl/Margaret, and, 281

  personal sacrifice, for business, 43

  pragmatist/advocate of education, 236–37

  public relations, during lawsuit, 272

  receives honors, 162, 224

  religion as private/personal, 154–55

  secretary-treasurer of business, 113

  speaks at memorial for son, 194

  steps in as president, 197

  succession plan and, 109–10

  testimony/deposition, key to lawsuit, 273–74, 275–76, 278

  Snyder, Harriet, 16

  Snyder, Harry Guy, 92, 169, 227–28, 269

  accident/dependence on painkillers, 107–8

  buyout and, 200

  clash with managers, 211–12

  company legacy, 229

  as company liability, 175

  courtship/marriage for, 122–23

  daughter born to, 123

  demise and death of, 222, 226–28

  divorce from Snyder, Kathy, 226

  divorce from Snyder, Lynda, 216

  drag racing circuit and, 122, 172–74

  drug addiction/arrest, 196, 212, 213–15

  eulogy at brother’s memorial service, 195

  expert in warehouse/product details, 204–5

  family trust and, 177–78

  heart attack, drug-related, 216

  high school years/friendships, 74–76

  idyllic childhood of, 69–70

  In-N-Out’s involvement with racing and, 219–20

  Irwindale Raceway and, 76, 78, 80–83

  last will and testament, 234

  lawsuit by company executives and, 205–7

  legal order appointing successor trustees and, 223–24

  marriage to Perkins, Lynda (née Wilson), 122–3

  marriage to Touché, Kathy, 216–18

  named chairman of company, 197

  named executive vice president, 113

  rebelliousness/nonconformity of, 71, 105–7, 110, 171

  removal of Snyder, Christina, from board and, 205

  reunites with father’s relatives, 218–19

  sole successor of trust as, 201

  takes over as chairman, 203–204

  Snyder, Harry, Jr., 10, 11, 43, 44, 71, 102, 170

  army service, 20–21

  battles lung cancer, 107–8, 110

  butcher, hires for In-N-Out, 89

  cash instead of credit for, 63, 96

  community service and, 93–94

  core beliefs of, 47, 54, 72, 95

  creating own future, 33

  dealing with change, 84

  death of, 111

  early years, 16–19

  employee advancement and, 53–56, 57–58

  falling out with partner, 59

  fast-food pioneer and, 35, 37–38

  foster child and, 75

  franchising and, 67–68

  fresh v. chemical/artificial food and, 89–90

  innovations of, 40–41, 45, 62–63

  marriage to Esther, 27

  micromanager,, 44

  mobile cookout trailer for In-N-Out, 100

  naming business venture, 38–39

  new market discovery and, 14

 
North Hollywood store, 97–98

  opposition to new drive-through and, 104

  personal sacrifice, for business, 43

  philosophy of fast food and, 12, 38

  rigid parenting style, 73–74, 75

  succession plan, 109–110

  teen years/odd jobs, sense of responsibility and, 19–20

  winning strategies for, 100

  Snyder, Harry, Sr., 16–19

  Snyder, Kathy, 216–17, 224

  European travels with Guy, 218–19

  marriage to Guy unravels, 225–26

  Snyder Leasing, 170–71, 233

  Snyder, Lillian, 16

  Snyder, Lynda, 218, 224, 227, 234

  influence on Lynsi, 239–40

  memorial service for Guy and, 229

 

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