In-N-Out Burger opening Katy-area restaurant Nov. 22

In-N-Out Burger is opening in Katy. (Courtesy In-N-Out Burger)

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By Jen Para | 12:58 PM Nov 21, 2019 CST | Updated 12:58 PM Nov 21, 2019 CST

In-N-Out Burger plans to open Nov. 22 at 1010 Katy-Fort Bend Road, Katy, according to a Nov. 21 press release. Steve Schneider is managing the location, which has one drive-thru lane and seating for nearly 75 people. The California-based brand is also opening a location on Nov. 22 in Stafford. These are the first two locations of the chain in the Greater Houston area. In-N-Out offers a menu of burgers, fries and shakes. 800-786-1000. www.in-n-out.com

By Jen Para

Jen joined Community Impact Newspaper in fall 2018 as the editor of the Katy edition. She covers education, transportation, local government, business and development in the Katy area.

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