California’s beloved burger chain is causing some serious drama, and we’re here to spill all the tea.

Lynsi Snyder, the 43-year-old CEO of In-N-Out, just announced she’s packing her bags and heading to Tennessee, sending shockwaves through the Golden State’s fast-food faithful. In a recent podcast, Snyder didn’t hold back about her frustrations with California, claiming the state is “not easy” for raising a family or doing business.

The Great California Exodus

While In-N-Out isn’t completely abandoning its roots (they’re keeping their original Baldwin Park headquarters), they’re opening an “Eastern Territory” office in Franklin, Tennessee. About 200 employees might be relocating, and the company plans to launch 35 new locations in the Volunteer State.

Social Media Meltdown

Californians are NOT having it. The company’s Instagram is flooded with angry comments, with fans calling out Snyder for potentially avoiding California’s taxes and “betraying” the state that made her family’s empire possible. One particularly salty comment even dissed their famous fries, calling them “cardboard”. Ouch.

The Corporate Spin

In classic corporate damage control mode, Snyder released a video emphasizing her love for California and claiming the Tennessee expansion is about “opportunities” for employees. But let’s be real - with Tennessee’s minimum wage at a measly $7.25 compared to California’s, those “opportunities” look suspiciously like cost-cutting.

Stay tuned, burger lovers - this drama is just getting started.