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OutKick recaps a whirlwind Whataburger week, from a manager repelling an attacker with a trash can to President Trump visiting a Corpus Christi location and picking up the bill for everyone, sparking national buzz and memes as the fast-food chain becomes a cultural flashpoint.
A Whataburger worker in Paris, Texas, used a wire fry basket and a trash can to fend off an attacker dressed in black. A bystander filmed the confrontation as employees shouted for help; the suspect, Anthony William Newhuis, 41, was later arrested and charged with assault resulting in bodily injury and public intoxication, with an additional count of criminal mischief. Whataburger said security remains a priority and is cooperating with authorities.
Whataburger is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a digital-only offer of a classic #1 burger for 75 cents on National Whataburger Day, available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the app for Rewards members, as a thank you to loyal customers.
In-N-Out and Whataburger, iconic regional burger chains from California and Texas respectively, are continuing their expansion across the country. In-N-Out is opening new stores in Southern California, Idaho, and Texas, while Whataburger is extending its reach in Kansas City, Colorado, and Atlanta. The battle lines in the regional burger wars are shifting, with both chains vying for dominance outside their historical territories.
A customer at a Whataburger drive-thru in Daphne, Alabama, captured a video of a rat feasting on bread inside the restaurant. Whataburger promptly closed the location, initiated a deep cleanse, and notified pest control. After passing a health department inspection, the restaurant has since reopened. The incident is considered isolated, as the Daphne location has no history of such incidents and has scored high on past health inspections. Whataburger is committed to cleanliness and food safety, reinforcing cleaning procedures to ensure their restaurant exceeds food safety standards.
Whataburger's Daphne location in Alabama has reopened after temporarily closing for cleaning due to a customer-recorded video showing a rat in the bread racks. The restaurant underwent a deep cleanse, notified pest control, and worked with the health department to ensure a full inspection was completed. Whataburger stated that this was an isolated incident and that they are committed to cleanliness and food safety at their restaurants.
Whataburger is celebrating its 73rd birthday with "National Whataburger Day" and offering free burgers to members of its rewards program. Customers must download the Whataburger App and create a rewards account to be eligible. No purchase is necessary, but customers must have placed at least one order on the app within the past year. Limited quantities of National Whataburger Day table tents will also be given out to customers visiting the restaurants on the birthday.
Whataburger, the San Antonio-based burger chain, is celebrating National Whataburger Day on August 8 by giving away free burgers to Whataburger Rewards members. In addition to the free burgers, Whataburger will also be paying off $73,000 in school lunch debt through its charity, Whataburger Feeding Student Success. The chain is partnering with All for Lunch and Communities in Schools to support local programs and collect supplies for hygiene kits for students in San Antonio-area school districts.
Whataburger, the popular Texas-based fast food chain, has announced plans to open its first restaurant in Nevada on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-story restaurant will be located adjacent to the Waldorf Astoria and will be co-located with Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse. Whataburger plans to hire 210 employees for the new location, which will offer its signature menu items 24/7. This expansion brings the total number of states with Whataburger restaurants to 15.
Whataburger, the popular "better burger" chain with a cult following in Texas, is set to open its first location in Las Vegas on the Strip by the end of 2023. The new restaurant will be part of a two-story building adjacent to the Waldorf Astoria and will be open 24/7. The partnership with franchisee Panda Restaurant Group will bring 210 new jobs to the area. Whataburger fans in Las Vegas have long awaited the arrival of the beloved chain, as the closest location was in Kingman, Arizona, which closed in 2009.
Whataburger is set to open its first location in Las Vegas, with a 24/7 two-level restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to the Waldorf Astoria. The popular burger chain plans to hire 210 local employees and will offer its full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This will be Whataburger's first location in Nevada, adding to its existing 950 locations that operate 24/7, 364 days a year.
Country singer Jelly Roll surprised five Whataburger employees with a $1000 tip, giving each of them $200. The act of generosity was captured in a viral TikTok video, with the teenagers receiving the money and promptly freaking out. Jelly Roll is known for his desire to help others and has previously spoken about the impact his music has had on fans.
Anderson City officials have approved the development plans for South Carolina's first Whataburger restaurant, which will be located on the corner of North Main Street and Concord Street in Anderson. The restaurant will require the combination of two parking lots and a five-foot green space to meet the city's landscaping guidelines. The turning radius of the intersection at North Main Street and Concord Street will also be improved to preserve the space.
Whataburger, the popular fast-food chain, is set to open its first location in South Carolina. The restaurant will be located in North Charleston and is expected to open in late 2021 or early 2022. This move is part of Whataburger's expansion plan to open 30 new locations in the next year.
Whataburger has submitted an application for a parking variance to open its first location in South Carolina at 2902 N. Main Street in Anderson. If approved, this would be the first Whataburger in the Carolinas, adding to the chain's 960 locations across 14 states.