| Sunday, August 06, 2006 |
| A LITTLE OF THE OLD IN-N-OUT |
One of LA's favorite restaurants is a little fast food chain called In-N-Out Burger. Before we moved, we had more people tell us to try the In-N-Out than any other eatery in LA.
Here's the skinny...
The In-N-Out Burger's main menu is VERY basic. Burgers and Fries. (see photo #2)
BUT, if you're in the know, there is also a secret menu (click HERE to view)
It feels cool to order from the secret menu. Here's what we had:
Kerri: A Hamburger Animal Style with a Choco-Vanilla Shake (see pic 3)
Chris: A 2x4 with Special Sauce & Extra Toast, Cheese Fries Well-Done, and a Root Beer Float (see pic 4)
Their burgers are excellent!!!
The In-N-Out is known for their great food AND their unique business plan. Here is a snippet from the In-N-Out WIKIPEDIA Page:
"In-N-Out is one of the very few fast-food chains in the United States to pay its associates significantly more than the federally mandated minimum wage of $5.15 per hour and California's minimum wage of $6.75 per hour — currently starting pay is a minimum of $9.25 per hour. On September 1, 2006 the starting wage for all new employees is scheduled to be raised to $10.00 per hour. For its full-time associates, the company offers complete employee benefits, almost unheard of in the rest of the industry. In addition, 'fringe' benefits available to all associates include an annual company picnic, gifts at Christmas, the opportunity to participate in a variety of other company-sponsored activities, as well as paid holidays and paid vacations. On average, each of its 200+ store managers earns just under $100,000 annually, and have been with the company for 13 years. All of the restaurants are closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. Furthermore, In-N-Out is highly selective in the hiring process of its associates. As a result of these factors, In-N-Out enjoys lower employee turnover, better-trained associates and higher efficiency. It is one of the few chains to receive a positive mention in the book Fast Food Nation.
The company operates on the principle that its customers, like its associates, are important as exemplified by the following In-N-Out "golden rules":
Rule #1 - The customer is always right; and
Rule #2 - If, by chance, the customer makes a mistake, refer back to Rule #1.
In-N-Out is active in the communities it serves. Every year the company provides free burgers to participants marching in the Rose Parade, provides cans for donations, matches customer donations 3-to-1 in April for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and underwrites various fundraisers to support local charities and non-profit organizations."
The next time you're in CA, AZ, or NV, stop on by the ol' In-N-Out and order something "animal" style.
-- CJW |
posted by CJW @ 8/06/2006 10:29:00 AM   |
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The animal burger makes the steak I had for supper pale in comparison! I want one of those when we come to LA,CA!
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