April 1, 2017 Staff Report
A sign that reads “Coming Soon!” for the popular west coast fast food chain In-N-Out Burger was placed on a vacant Queens Blvd storefront this morning in what appears to be an April Fools ‘Day joke.
The banner, which appeared on the vacant store next to Dazies Restaurant at 39-41 Queens Blvd., includes the In-N-Out Burger logo. However, the sign– in the bottom right corner– includes a picture of the Mad Magazine mascot Alfred.
If the store were truly coming it would have been the first In-N-Out Burger franchise in the north east. There is no mention of the company expanding to the east coast on its website, let alone opening a Sunnyside location.
In-N-Out Burger is based in Irvine, California and has over 300 locations across the country, most of which are on the west coast.
The company is often compared to Shake Shack, which is headquartered in New York City with more than 100 locations.
The owners of the property could not be reached for comment.
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Whoa, what’s with the negative posts?
I’m just here for the story
Kieran..I do know who you are..let’s stop with the WANNABE stuff..O.K.my IDIOT friend….an embasserment to the Irish???YOU should look up the RA..THEN I’ll talk to you..GPL..you and I should have a talk one day..THANK YOU..
Sunnyside doesn’t have a single good restaurant. That’s not likely to change soon.
Henry Hill.,…et al .,..I ADORE. Your comments…. Also,I Appreciate all comments… Irish should be ashamed of me???THANK GOD.. ME AND MIKE SMITH AND THE REST OF SUNNYSIDE SAY THANK YOU..
Ezz berry stupee the joke
In-n-Out is vastly superior to Shake Shack. Do not equate them.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
GEORGE PESCI FAKE GANGSTER!!
KEYBOARD TOUGH GUY!!!…..
DONNIE (BRASCO )KELLY……
MACHINE GUN KELLY…..AHHH….
HAHAHAHA WANNABE…. LLL)LL
BUT CANT BEE….WHO WHO WHO
WHAT AM I HERE TO AMUSE UUUU
WHAT DO YOU MEAN IM FUNNY..
HOW THE F AM I FUNNY…
FUNNY HOW!!!!!!!
George you wish you were italian, the italians are happy your not. Embarrassment to the irish
I was getting excited for a burger ‘Animal Style’.
My gosh..GEORGE PESCI??WILL YOU STOP WITH THE WANNABE GANGSTER TALK..PLEASE….IM IRISH AMERICAN AND BY GOD I LOVE CAPITAL TYPE SETS..JUST RELAX AND ENJOY THE RIDE…ITALIAN ???? NOT ME..AT LEAST I CAN TAKE ALL YOUR HEAT…THANKS TO ALL WHO UNDERSTAND ME…….SUNNYSIDE DOESN’T DESERVE THESE VITRIOLIC COMMENTS….WOW
Mad’s mascot is Alfred E. Newman…never referred to by first name only.
The question is, why Tony Bennnet was in Dazies Restaurant that day ?
Maybe he got something to do with that ! Lol
Shut up george pesci
I can see Russia, from my back-door….YEAH RIGHT!!!
The great Gavin family is keeping that store in rented so they can build a condo.
no one likes all caps
the dislike is from me
didnt even read it
btw in n out is far better than shake shack
Are you people actually calling that sign a great prank????TALKING ABOUT CHAIN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON THESE LOUSY HIPSTER JOINTS..GET A LIFE..HELP A SENIOR..VOLUNTEER AT A HOSPITAL..TAKE CARE OF YOUR SICK AUNT..MY GOD..SHALLOW KNOW NOTHINGS..YOU SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES… DISGUTING..TRIVUSL CRAP…SELF CENTERED DO NOTHINGS
Well aren’t you just a big ray of sunshine! What’s funny here, is the fact that you equate people liking an April Fools prank, and perhaps a chain restaurant, to them being horrible, worthless people. Perhaps…and just a thought here buddy…you should take a look in the mirror and ask yourself who you are really angry at. Cause, truth be told, I’m fairly confident in saying that people with a sense of humor and an appreciation for a decent burger can still be pretty awesome, volunteer their time places, give to the needy, and yes, help their sick aunt. What’s YOUR excuse?
LOOOUUUUD NOISES!!!!!
In this day and age, it is nice to see a funny, harmless April Fools.Good one! Although I would be at In n Out Burger in a second!
What do you care? M.y.o.b.
Keep your nasty mind your own business to your own self.
That dump has been a dump for more than 20 years. I believe it’s owned by Dazies. I wonder why there is no interest in doing something with that eyesore.
Most likely they don’t want to give a long term lease to anybody so they can keep their options open when they decide to sell to developers….won’t be long.
If that’s the case, you’d think they’d at least fix up the front so it doesn’t look like urban blight from the 70’s right next to their fancy restaurant. Maybe even just set up a window display like the one next to Lowry Liquors.
Shack Shack ripped off in-n-out burger
in n out burger is so much cooler, no comparision. If there was one on the east coast I wouldve brought you some to the oval office.
JVB isnt having a rally.
APRIL FOOL!!!!!????
He had a rally against april fools. The tribune, gazette and a local blogger showed up.
I thought the Russians did this.
Lmao!!
Great prank. And while we’LL never see an In-n-Out Burger would iron kill you to bring Shake Shack to the hood. There hasn’t been a decent burger here since Horgans closed.
I love their burgers. Can’t wait.
that is awesome!! in n out is the best, i wish they would head to the east coast.
I heard its going to be a comedy club in the fall.
Rodney- “there goes the neighborhood”. Hahaha
Now that’s a great harmless prank.
The people who did this are clearly geniuses.
Lol..Hmm,what could they replace Major World with? Could use a laugh today,amidst all else going on.God bless you all..