A state filing indicates that In-N-Out Burger is planning a new restaurant in Baytown. The paperwork lists the company as the project owner for a 3,886-square-foot standalone building with a drive-thru. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026 with completion expected in August.
Construction
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the project will replace the recently cleared site with a new restaurant. The documents show In-N-Out Burger as the owner and outline a timeline for a seven-month build. The filing does not guarantee opening, but it signals the brand’s intention to move forward with development at this location.
Location
The project site is along Baytown’s busy Garth Road corridor, surrounded by major retailers and restaurants such as Panera Bread, Texas Roadhouse, and Buffalo Wild Wings. The parcel has long served as a gas station property. It operated as RaceWay in the early 2000s before rebranding to Exxon and 7-Eleven. By 2025, the fuel pumps were removed and the lot was fenced off, clearing the way for redevelopment.
Site History
Historic aerials trace the property’s use over the decades. In 1930, the land was agricultural. By 1957, the first commercial structures appeared. Through the 1990s and early 2000s, the corner was firmly established as a gas station. The closure and demolition in 2025 ended that era, opening the site for the restaurant now proposed under the In-N-Out name.
Company Background
In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948 in Baldwin Park, California, is known for its simple menu and loyal following. The company operates more than 400 locations across the western and southern United States. While still pending confirmation from the brand itself, the Baytown project filing suggests the chain is preparing to add another Houston-area location.
Last Updated on September 6, 2025 by F.E.M