Type Private
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Revenue $2 Billion+
Owner Family owned by Tom, Lynne and Hugh Dobson Majority Owned (August 8, 1950–) Minority Owner (- Present) BDT Capital Majority Owner (–present)
Number of employees 40,000 as of June 2019
Website whataburger.com
Who is the new owner of Whataburger?
BDT Capital Partners
Where is the original Whataburger?
Corpus Christi, TX
Is the first Whataburger still standing?
On August 8, 1950, the very first Whataburger was served at a portable stand on Ayers Street, in Corpus Christi. Whataburger is still based here—after decades in Corpus Christi, its headquarters is being relocated to San Antonio this summer—and still run by the Dobson family.
What year did Whataburger open in Texas?
1950
When did Whataburger start?
August 8, 1950, Corpus Christi, TX
Whats the oldest fast food chain?
White Castle
Is it true that Whataburger is only in Texas?
Is it true that Whataburger is only in Texas? No. Besides Texas, Whataburger has restaurants in 10 other states across the country: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Is it called Whataburger?
Type Private
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Genre Fast food
Founded August 8, 1950 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Founder Harmon Dobson, Paul Burton
Headquarters San Antonio, Texas , U.S.
Why is Whataburger so famous?
For fast food, it's all very civilized. And reliable food and late-night indulgences aside, perhaps this is the key as to why Whataburger is so beloved—it treats the customers with respect and ensures that everyone feels welcome.
Is Whataburger real meat?
Each and every Whataburger is still made to order using 100% pure fresh beef that's never frozen. The burgers are served on big, toasted five-inch buns. If you don't specify anything, every Whataburger comes with mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and diced onions.
Is a burger business profitable?
Burgers. Now the next most profitable item in 2021 burgers.Jul 3, 2021
How much does the average Burger King make a year?
The average Burger King generates around $1.4 million in revenue, with franchise profit coming in around $85,000 per year.Dec 4, 2021