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August 13, 2006
Esther Snyder, In-N-Out Burger Founder, Dies at 86
The best fast food restaurant in the history of this country has lost its founders. Esther Snyder co-founded the chain with her husband, Harry Snyder, in 1948.
The family, though rich in good business practices - including using fresh ingredients and paying all of its workers a living wage - is also brimming with personal tragedy.
Harry died in 1976. One son, Rich, died in a plane crash in 1993. Their other son, Gary, died of an accidental drug overdose in 1999.
And then this -
Mrs. Snyder was said to be in poor health, according to a lawsuit in January that accused her granddaughter of trying to force her out of the operation.May Esther rest in peace. If you've never had an In-N-Out burger, I assure you it is worth a trip to California, Arizona, or Nevada. Seriously - a double double and chocolate shake (fries are an acquired taste since they are pure potato, without any of the chemicals McDonald's uses to make theirs addictive) - is worth a trip to another state (or country).A lawyer for In-N-Out, Arnold Wensinger, said the suit contained inaccuracies. It was settled in May, and the terms were not disclosed.
"Esther Snyder, In-N-Out Burger Founder, Dies at 86," by the Associated Press in the NYT
Posted by cj at August 13, 2006 03:47 PM
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hey cj
long time no speak. this is chris from amsterdam. i'm not living in amsterdam anymore, in tokyo now, just on a whim looked u up, can't find your email anywhere so here's mine if you feel like chatting sometime
c
Posted by: chris at August 17, 2006 03:59 AM