The Arlington City Council approved a specific-use permit Jan. 4 that would allow the restaurant to open at 1075 W. Interstate 20, between International House of Pancakes and Abuelo's. According to city documents, In- N- Out intends to demolish the former Shady Oak Barbeque eatery on the site and replace it with a 3,750-square-foot building of its own.

The company previously announced that it will open its first Tarrant County restaurant on West Seventh Street in Fort Worth.