The West 7th development announced Monday it has signed a lease with In-N-Out Burger.

Lease negotiations between West 7th developers and In-N-Out Burger were in the works for months before the deal to bring the iconic West Coast hamburger chain to Fort Worth was finalized.

“When searching for the ideal site for In-N-Out Burger, we do our due diligence to find primary corridors of activity and vibrancy. West 7th fits that requirement nicely," said Carl Van Fleet, Vice President of Real Estate & Development.

In-N-Out Burger is known for its never-changing simple menu -- hamburger, cheeseburger, “Double-Double” (double meat/double cheese), French fries, fountain drinks and three flavors of real ice cream shakes.

Fort Worth’s In-N-Out Burger will be located at the northwest corner of West 7th Street and Currie Street and is expected to open mid 2011.