California fast-food chain, In-N-Out Burger, has officially submitted pre-planning documents for a proposed second restaurant in Clark County, Washington. The site, located at 13511 S.E. Third Way in east Vancouver, currently houses a vacant Rite Aid building that will be demolished to make way for the brand-new development, pending approval of the restaurant's planning application.

Confirming the development application submission, Mike Abbate, the vice president of store development at In-N-Out Burger, expressed optimism about the process, stating, "We hope for a positive outcome as we work with the city to pursue permits and approvals."

The plans outline a 3,860-square-foot building, equipped with 84 indoor seats, a 30-car drive-thru lane, and 74 parking stalls. The proposed restaurant will feature a stucco building design with patio seating and will operate seven days a week, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

In-N-Out Burger expects each shift to employ around 10 to 15 workers, with three shifts per day. Once construction commences, the estimated time for completing the restaurant and opening for business is eight to nine months.

This recent proposal marks In-N-Out's second endeavor in Clark County, with their prior proposal for a location in Ridgefield being put forth in February. Ridgefield was hailed as the first proposed In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Washington state. The closest In-N-Out location to Clark County is currently in Keizer, Oregon. However, just last week, Washington County, Oregon, approved a land-use application for an In-N-Out Burger location in Beaverton, making it the closest location to Clark County.

Known as a cultural icon in California, the 76-year-old fast-food chain is renowned for its simple yet affordable menu, offering classic burgers, cheeseburgers, milkshakes, and fries. Moreover, In-N-Out holds its popularity due to its "Not So Secret Menu," which allows customers to customize their burgers with multiple meat patties, cheese slices, or even animal-style - featuring a mustard-cooked patty, pickles, extra spread, and grilled onions.

In expressing their excitement about the proposed Vancouver location, Abbate emphasized, "We look forward to the possibility of being part of the Vancouver community and having this great location to serve our customers."

As this story develops, In-N-Out Burger moves closer to expanding its presence across the Western U.S., while prospective customers eagerly await the outcome of the planning application. Stay updated with the latest local and regional news every Monday through Friday morning.