In-N-Out Keeps Bible Verses on Packaging Amid Debate

In-N-Out Burger’s small Bible verse references on cups and wrappers—some dating back to the late 1980s and started by Lynsi Snyder’s uncle Rich—have sparked renewed controversy, but President and sole owner Lynsi Snyder has firmly refused to remove them, saying they are a tribute to her family’s faith and legacy.

While supporters view the verses (such as John 3:16 and Proverbs 3:5) as a meaningful, long-standing tradition and a quiet expression of Christian identity, critics argue that religious messaging does not belong in public-facing brands, turning the issue into a broader cultural debate over faith, business, and religious freedom.