Harry Snyder facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harry Snyder
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| Born | September 9, 1913 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Died | December 14, 1976 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Co-founding In-N-Out Burger |
| Spouse(s) | Esther Snyder |
| Children | Harry Snyder Richard Snyder |
Harry Snyder was an American businessman. He was born on September 9, 1913. Harry is best known for starting the famous fast-food chain, In-N-Out Burger. He created this company with his wife, Esther Snyder.
Harry Snyder had a big idea for restaurants. He was one of the first to think of a "drive-through" place. This is where customers can order food from their car. They talk into an intercom and then pick up their meal. This made getting food super fast and easy!
Starting In-N-Out Burger
Harry and Esther Snyder opened their first In-N-Out Burger. This happened on October 22, 1948. Their first restaurant was in Baldwin Park, California. This town is a suburb of Los Angeles.
Many people say this first In-N-Out was California's first drive-through. It was a new and exciting way to get a hamburger. People loved the convenience of ordering from their cars.
Growing the Business
The idea of In-N-Out Burger quickly became popular. By the middle of the 1950s, the company was growing. They had opened six restaurants. All of these early locations were in the Los Angeles area.
Harry Snyder passed away on December 14, 1976. He was 63 years old. At the time of his death, In-N-Out Burger had grown even more. The company had 18 stores. His family continued to run the business. Today, In-N-Out is still a very popular restaurant chain.
