{"product_id":"9780061346712","title":"In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e The untold story of the renegade burger chain that evokes a passionate following unlike any other \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003e In fast-food corporate America, In-N-Out Burger stands apart. Begun in a tiny shack in the shadow of World War II, this family-owned chain has stead­fastly refused to franchise or be sold. It is a testament to old-fashioned values and rem­iniscent of a simpler time when people, loyalty, and a freshly made, juicy hamburger meant something. Over time, In-N-Out Burger has become nothing less than a cultural institu­tion that can lay claim to an insanely loyal following. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perman uses her investigative skills to uncover the story of a real American success story. It is not only a tale of a unique and profitable business that exceeds all expectations, but of a family's struggle to maintain a sustainable pop empire against the industry it helped pioneer, internal tensions, and a bitter lawsuit that threatened to bring the company to the brink. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This is a lesson in a counterintuitive approach to doing business that places quality, customers, and employees over the riches promised by rapid expansion. \u003ci\u003eIn-N-Out Burger\u003c\/i\u003e is a keenly observed narrative that explores the evolution of a California fad that transformed into an enduring cult of popularity; it is also the story of the conflicted, secretive, and ultimately tragic Snyder family who cooked a billion burgers and hooked a zillion fans. As the story of In-N-Out Burger unfolds, so too does the cultural history of America as influenced and shaped by car culture and fast food. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065611305200,"sku":"9780061346712","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780061346712_p0.jpg?v=1763621567","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780061346712","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}