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In-N-Out fans are paying $50 for black market deliveries

In-N-Out Burger doesn't offer delivery through traditional services like DoorDash or GrubHub. ©Image Credit: Unsplash / Rada Platt

Imagine a restaurant being so popular that customers will pay premium prices for a black market delivery. There's no need to imagine it because In-N-Out fans are paying up to $50 extra to get their favorite eats delivered to their home.

The popular restaurant doesn't offer delivery

In-N-Out Burger diehards know there is one negative thing about the restaurant: it doesn't offer delivery. If you are craving a burger from the restaurant, you need to go in person to get it.

The restaurant has famously refused to offer delivery through services like GrubHub and DoorDash because it wants to focus on customer service and fresh food.

“Part of what makes In-N-Out and the experience so special is the interaction and customer service we’re able to give. And so the mobile ordering will definitely take a piece of that away,” said Lynsi Snyder, owner and CEO of the Southern California-based chain.

Customers have found a workaround

Just as you may have guessed, people have found a convenient, yet expensive workaround to home deliveries. Call it a black market service or an extreme craving—diners are now paying independent drivers up to $50 on top of their food bill.

People are finding drivers through platforms like Facebook Marketplace who will go to the restaurant, place their order and then deliver it. Of course, this comes at a cost, and it can be up to $50 on top of the price of your food. Where things get risky is that many of these "black market drivers" are asking for payment up front.

Burger chain is expanding

Perhaps the good news part of this story is that In-N-Out is expanding and opening new locations. It currently has more than 400 restaurants scattered across 10 states. New locations will be opening soon in Northern and Southern California.

Think twice about taking a risk

While the idea of having In-N-Out Burger delivered to your house may sound convenient, you may want to think twice. It's far too easy for one of these drivers to ghost you, leaving you without your meal and your money.

Source: KTLA News

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