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In-N-Out Sues YouTuber Over Impersonation and Lewd Prank Video

In a bid to protect its family-friendly reputation, the chain is pursuing a lifetime ban for the prankster, including repayment of his video profits.

Main: The In-N-Out Burger logo and signage is illuminated outside the fast food restaurant, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. Inset: Screenshot of Bryan Arnett "I'm Being Sued" YouTube video
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Bryan Arnett, a social media influencer, is accused of impersonating an In-N-Out worker and posting derogatory videos on social media. Now, he’s being sued.
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Overview

  • In-N-Out filed its federal lawsuit on June 20 in Santa Ana, accusing Bryan Arnett of posing as an employee at multiple Southern California locations and making vulgar remarks to drive-thru customers.
  • The complaint includes claims of trademark infringement, false designation of origin, business defamation and trespass, and requests damages, repayment of his video earnings and a permanent ban from all locations.
  • Arnett posted the now-private prank on April 25 and was previously warned with a cease-and-desist letter after staging stunts like paying in pennies and hanging fake employee plaques.
  • In a June 23 response video, Arnett said he expected legal repercussions and expressed indifference to the lawsuit’s outcome.
  • The chain has a history of legal action to defend its image, having sued another YouTuber in 2018 and pursued copycat restaurants abroad.