Like much of northern California, the city of Oakland has continued to spiral downward in a doom loop over the past several years. The city’s story is sadly not all that different from what’s been seen in San Francisco and other blue cities. Seemingly endemic problems erode the living conditions for residents, leading to an exodus of people who can afford to escape and the closures of many businesses. Now another iconic business is joining those ranks. For the past 18 years, In-N-Out Burger has been operating in Oakland, but in March they will be closing their doors permanently. Some businesses such as Walgreen’s have been more vague about their reasons for leaving, citing things such as shifting demand or supply chain issues. But In-N-Out Burger isn’t pulling any punches. They came out and basically said they can’t afford to stay in operation because they’re getting…
Adios, Oakland In-N-Out Burger – HotAir
