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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Rogue Valley gubernatorial candidate blasts Gov. Brown on climate change ... Historical Society executive director stepping down ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: In-N-Out wasn't in Oregon before, but Hot 'n Now was Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Sep. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News Are you sure the Medford In-N-Out Burger is the first in Oregon? I remember one in Klamath Falls on Shasta Way near the Fred Meyer parking lot. I was a student at OIT at the time, and my roommate worked there. This was back around 1992-95. — Paraphrased from comment on mailtribune.com We're not fond of telling people they're wrong, but your memory isn't serving you correctly. We'll give you a pass, however, because some of that confusion can be attributed to a similar three-word, three-syllable name. The burger chain you're remembering wasn't In-N-Out Burger, the privately held Irvine, Calif.-based chain of hamburger stands with a rabid fan base. Rather, the business you remember being at 1613 Washburn Way in Klamath Falls near the Fred Meyer parking lot was Hot 'n Now Hamburgers. The Hot 'n Now chain's roots were in Michigan, and it was most prevalent after PepsiCo purchased the chain in 1990, placing it under Taco Bell's operations in the corporate umbrella. At the time, PepsiCo owned KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains. The Hot 'n Now chain focused on value and speed, with a yellow lightning bolt logo with a purple background. It's menu staples boasted low prices, including burgers, fries and soft drinks for 39 cents, and its focus was on drive-thru service. By April 1995, the operating losses were too high for Pepsi, and it sold its stake in the company to franchisees and licensees, according to an archived Los Angeles Times article. In Medford, a Hot 'n Now opened in November 1992 at 600 Biddle Road near Stevens Street. Besides Medford and Klamath Falls, franchise operator DJS Enterprises had locations in Vancouver, Wash., Hillsboro, and five in Portland. Each of the franchises closed abruptly in June 1996. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 12, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501