In-N-Out Burger has quietly removed the number “67” from its in-store ordering system after a viral social media trend began drawing disruptive crowds of teenagers to its locations across the western United States. The decision follows weeks of incidents in which young customers gathered inside restaurants, waiting specifically for the number to be called over the intercom, often responding with loud celebrations that disrupted normal operations.
Videos circulating widely on TikTok showed similar scenes unfolding at multiple In-N-Out locations. In the clips, groups of adolescents can be seen waiting intently until an employee announces “67,” at which point the crowd erupts into screaming, cheering, and chanting. Several videos accumulated millions of views, further amplifying the trend and encouraging copycat behavior at other restaurants.
Employees reported that the situation became increasingly difficult to manage during peak hours. At a Phoenix-area location, staff members said the gatherings were particularly intense on Friday nights, when the restaurant was already operating at full capacity. According to one employee, the reaction to the number being called sometimes escalated beyond noise, with teenagers throwing food into the air and blocking walkways. The behavior created safety concerns for both customers and workers and interfered with the restaurant’s ability to serve orders efficiently.
As a result, management chose to remove the number from circulation entirely. The change was implemented in early November and applied to the chain’s ordering system, preventing employees from calling out the number altogether. In-N-Out operates 39 locations in Arizona, and the policy applies across its regional restaurants to prevent further disruptions.
The sudden popularity of the number “6-7” stems from a broader internet trend rooted in music and sports culture. The phrase is frequently repeated in the drill rap song “Doot Doot” by Skrilla, where “6-7” is used as a recurring lyric. Online interpretations of the phrase vary, with some associating it with a Chicago street reference tied to the artist’s background, while others link it to police code slang. Regardless of its origin, the phrase gained traction as a meme across social media platforms.
Basketball player LaMelo Ball further fueled the trend through viral edits and videos that played on his height and playing style, often timed with the beat drop of the song. Additional momentum came from TikTok creators, including high-profile high school basketball players, who used the phrase in short-form videos paired with a distinctive hand gesture. These clips helped turn “6-7” into a recognizable call-and-response moment, particularly among teenagers.
While the trend remains popular online, In-N-Out’s decision highlights the challenges restaurants face when viral moments spill into physical spaces. By removing the number from its ordering system, the burger chain aims to restore order, maintain a safe environment, and ensure that customers can enjoy their meals without unnecessary disruptions.
