I have posted about the FIVE GUYS vs. In-N-Out rivalry previously, suggesting that the two hamburger chains are completely different things. Others do not share that point of view — one Californian even said he thought FIVE GUYS was deliberately evoking In-N-Out in its restaurant design, but concluded they were two different things. Perhaps people are just nostalgic for the East Coast vs. West Coast hip-hop feud (without all the death*) of the 1990s. FIVE GUYS is from Northern Virginia and In-N-Out is from Southern California.

A new development in the story comes from Aberdeen, Md. According to the Young & Hungry blog on the CityPaper‘s Web site (h/t @jamiemottram of Mr. Irrelevant). Grab-N-Go is being sued by In-N-Out for trademark infringement. Grab-N-Go denies it and isn’t happy, even though their “Wild Style” is similar to In-N-Out’s Animal Style. Interestingly enough, Grab-N-Go seems to have similarities to FIVE GUYS as well. I may have to go check it out when I’m passing through that way.

I happen to think Grab-N-Go has nothing to worry about, we’ve seen this sort of thing before:

*Well, at least no the sudden shooting deaths, death by burgers takes a lot longer than driving out of an awards show afterparty.