In-N-Out Burger has opened its second restaurant in Vancouver, Washington, marking the chain’s continued expansion in southwest Washington. The new location follows the brand’s regional debut last year and adds another drive-thru option to the area’s retail and restaurant landscape.
The restaurant is located at 13511 S.E. Third Way and occupies a former Rite Aid site near downtown Portland. The converted space now features a single drive-thru lane, reflecting the chain’s standard car-focused service format, alongside newly built indoor and outdoor dining areas configured for customer seating.
Inside, the restaurant provides seating for 84 guests, accommodating both individual diners and small groups. Outside, a covered patio offers additional space with seating for 28 guests, extending the property’s usable dining area and supporting demand during peak periods and favorable weather.
The opening brings more than 100 In-N-Out Burger associates to the new Vancouver location, adding to local employment and supporting the chain’s staffing needs across multiple shifts. The staffing level reflects operational requirements for drive-thru, indoor dining, and patio service, as well as food preparation and management functions.
Planning for the Vancouver restaurant has been underway for approximately two years, with the new site following the company’s first Washington location in Ridgefield, which opened last August just north of Vancouver. Together, the two openings establish a small but growing Washington footprint for the California-based chain.
Beyond Vancouver and Ridgefield, the company is also progressing on additional Pacific Northwest locations. Construction is nearly complete on an In-N-Out at 11170 NE Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, but that restaurant remains contingent on finalizing traffic management plans with the city before opening to the public.
In-N-Out has also outlined a broader regional pipeline, proposing a site near Portland International Airport as well as potential locations in Gresham and Beaverton. These proposals, combined with the Vancouver opening and the Ridgefield and Hillsboro sites, illustrate a coordinated push into the greater Portland and southwest Washington market.
The Vancouver restaurant’s reuse of a former Rite Aid box and its integration of drive-thru, indoor, and patio seating highlight how national operators are adapting existing retail properties to meet current consumer preferences. The project underscores ongoing demand for quick-service restaurant formats in auto-oriented corridors serving both local residents and regional commuters.
