Seaside In-N-Out now open

After months of delays, the In-N-Out in Seaside is finally open.

It opened at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday .It has a drive-thru, as well as seating for 77 customers.

About 50 employees were hired for the Seaside location.

The lines were long, but customers were still in good spirits.

“Oh I mean, I’m stoked. I mean I’m going to be eating burgers every day now. I’m really excited about it,” said Monterey resident Tyler Smith.

The store manager said business won’t slow down anytime soon. They expect big crowds through the weekend.

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That announcement was made on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

The profile picture on its Facebook page simply said “Opening Soon, but not February.”

The restaurant was expected to be open by the end of last year, but there were delays in closing escrow on the property as well as weather delays.

The new In-N-Out will be located off Highway 1 on Del Monte Boulevard near the Fremont Street intersection.It will feature 53 parking spaces and a drive-thru with enough room for 14 vehicles.