Is another In-N-Out location opening in Merced? Here’s what we know so far
Hungry? Another In-N-Out location could be coming to Merced.
The new owner of the Marketplace at Merced mall has plans to bring both a Raising Cane’s and an In-N-Out restaurant to the parking lot off West Olive Avenue, Merced city manager Frank Quintero confirmed in a recent interview with YourCentralValley.com.
The developer, Ethan Conrad Properties, said In-N-Out will be built next door to the mall.
“They are frequent co-tenants and normally do a good job of handling their parking lots, and these lots are pretty generous,” Ethan Conrad Properties wrote in an Instagram comment.
Here’s what we know so far about the possibility of a second In-N-Out location in Merced:
What is the story behind In-N-Out?
According to the company website, In-N-Out Burger started in Baldwin Park in 1948.
Harry and Esther Snyder opened the first drive-thru burger stand with a two-way speaker.
“The introduction of his unique two-way speaker box lets In-N-Out offer true drive-thru service worthy of its name,” the company said on its website.
What’s on the menu at In-N-Out?
The menu at In-N-Out includes:
- Cheeseburger
- Hamburger
- Double-Double, a cheeseburger with two slices of cheese and two beef patties
- Milkshakes made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream
- Pink lemonade
- French fries
The fast food restaurant chain is known for its “not-so secret menu,” which offers customizations and specific items including:
- Animal style: Topped with extra spread, melted cheese and grilled onions
- Flying Dutchman: Two beef patties sandwiched with two slices of cheese and no bun
- Protein style: A lighter option with lettuce leaves replacing the buns
Is another In-N-Out location opening in Merced?
As of Friday, Sept. 12, it was uncertain whether Merced will get a second In-N-Out, according to Ethan Conrad Properties.
Joey Chiurazzi, the development company’s vice president, said “we’d like to” put an In-N-Out by the Marketplace at Merced shopping center.
“(The) deal is not signed so (there’s) no clear timeline of completion,” Chiurazzi wrote in an email to the Merced Sun-Star.
Where could In-N-Out open a second location in Merced?
According to Ethan Conrad Properties, the In-N-Out could open in the parking lot off West Olive Avenue next to Marketplace at Merced.
It would be a “ground-up development in the parking lot,” Chiurazzi said.
Where is the nearest In-N-Out?
Merced currently has just one In-N-Out Burger location.
It is at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and West 15th Street.
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What other businesses are coming to Merced mall?
Ethan Conrad Properties, which purchased the Marketplace at Merced in June 2024, has announced several new businesses set to open at the revitalized shopping center.
Along with a potential In-N-Out location, the development company has plans for a Raising Cane’s to replace the shuttered Big Lots at 665 Fairfield Drive next to the mall.
According to Ethan Conrad Properties, here are some of the upcoming mall additions:
- Boot Barn — Western apparel and gear, including cowboy boots and hats
- Burlington — Discount retail chain offering clothing, home goods and more
- Five Below — Trendy, affordable items geared toward teens and tweens
- Mattress Firm — National mattress and bedding retailer
- Mocha Boba — Asian-inspired eatery serving Korean corn dogs, mochi donuts and boba drinks
- Petco — Pet supplies, grooming and wellness services
- Rack Room Shoes — Family footwear and accessories
- Ulta — Beauty retailer offering cosmetics, skincare and salon services
- Vallarta Supermarkets — Latino-focused grocery store known for fresh produce and specialty goods
