

He introduced the first customer service line, started a Feed the Homeless programme, and established the In-N-Out Burger Foundation to aid centers for abused children.

Rich continued the traditions of his father and began to use the brand as a channel for doing good in the California communities where the restaurants were located. Harry Snyder died in 1976, and his son Rich took over. The In-N-Out logo’s arrows denote the chain’s fast service, while the palm trees relay its California vibe. The first Animal Style burger appeared in 1961 and the Double-Double followed in 1963, both in response to customer requests. Harry also paid close attention to customers’ requests, which played a big part in crafting the In-N-Out menu that rarely changes. That same sentiment spilled over to customers, who were always greeted warmly. There’s been a sense of community around In-N-Out since its beginnings, cultivated by Harry’s desire for team members to be treated as family. The founder, Harry Snyder, would visit local meat and produce markets to hand-pick fresh ingredients each morning.Ĭustomers caught on to the quality of Harry’s burgers as well as his commitment to maintaining a spotless environment in restaurants as the brand grew. Its website and phone numbers are down, and Yelp identifies its sites as permanently closed.The quintessential California brand started as the state’s first drive-through hamburger stand in 1948. Spotless Burgers, Upland: This regional chain served plant-based meat substitutes with locations in Glendora, San Gabriel and Garden Grove in addition to this one at 1398 E. Albertaco’s Mexican Food moved into the space. Pappasito’s Mexican Grill & Seafood, San Bernardino: Yelp reviewers liked the carne asada nachos and burritos served in this place at 4000 N. The Original Cottage, Rimforest: This mountain eatery, known for both its breakfast menu and its pizza, closed in October, according to a Facebook post by owners Sandra and Esteban De Leon. Ontario Bakery: Founded in 1958, this business faced increasing competition from neighbors like Walmart when its most recent owners, Chris and Kathy Fabos, retired in February after running the place for nearly 40 years.

Zero & Hanabi, which sells handcrafted fruit teas, is set to replace The Mug Shakes in Ontario Mill’s food court. Later it opened a location in Ontario Mills’ food court. The Mug Shakes, Rancho Cucamonga and Ontario: This milkshake shop opened in Victoria Gardens in 2016, serving its over-the-top desserts in fruit jars. 31 after 54 years, according to a sign posted by the owners, Norma and Jose Munios. Las Cuatro Milpas, San Bernardino: This restaurant at 856 N Mount Vernon Ave. Three locations in Moreno Valley remain open. It specialized in pastry and sandwiches as well as coffee drinks. It closed last summer after 14 years, but performers moved their annual “Holiday Follies” revue to the Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga.Ĭupcake & Espresso Bar, Redlands: This Riverside County chain took over space formerly occupied by Augie’s Coffee on the ground floor of Citrus Center, the high-rise at 300 E.
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San Bernardino CountyĬenter Stage Theatre, Fontana: This dinner theater occupied a converted movie theater at 8463 Sierra Ave. Smoke & Fire Social Eatery quickly moved into the space at 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, No. Smokey Canyon BBQ, Riverside: Pam and Dan Nusser served diners at Canyon Crest Towne Center from 2007 until last spring. Its space was taken over by Griddle Me This. It closed in August, a few days short of the food hall’s fourth anniversary. The menu included pulled pork sandwiches and loaded fries with pork belly. Pig Pen Delicacy, Riverside: This was one of the first eateries in the Riverside Food Lab, 3605 Market St.
