The Vanishing ’67‘: In-N-Out Locations Yield to Viral Trend, Altering Order Protocols

In recent months, some In-N-Out Burger spots made a change. The order number “67” is gone. A viral online trend called the “6-7” trend drives this shift. Its effect hits staff and prompts franchises to change the order steps.

Young customers in college towns enjoy the trend. They say “six seven” with a fun hand sign that shows weighing choices. The phrase, simple in idea, spreads quickly. When staff call “67” over the speakers, groups jump up or make noise. This burst of action upsets workers and other diners.

Many In-N-Out locations now skip the number “67.” They ring up an item like a water cup instead. Customers notice the shift. Users then share the news on Reddit, where workers explain that managers told cashiers to avoid using “67.” Some shops even do this with “69,” a number tied to online jokes.

In-N-Out corporate stays quiet on the change. SFGate and People Magazine cover the news using voices from store staff, but no formal word comes down.

The slang “6-7” spreads on social media and wins Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year. Its hand sign, with hands rising one after the other as if measuring choices, becomes a hit among young people on weekend nights and at college events.

Though the trend slows now, its mark stays. A simple order number removed helps keep service smooth amid the buzz. With “67” now missing from drive-thru calls, a small change shows how pop culture meets fast food and shapes the customer scene.