Chain: Whataburger
Whataburger’s WhataGames Champions Cook Up Win
Whataburger announced that after competing against more than 800 Whataburger locations in an intense series of elimination rounds for the past six months, three restaurant teams and three maintenance teams were named champions in a ceremony this weekend. Among restaurant teams, Whataburger Unit 4 located at 510 S. 14th St. in Kingsville took home the […]
23 Whataburger Teams Advance in WhataGames
Proving their knowledge and expertise in operations, company history and customer service, Whataburger announced the 23 teams advancing to compete during the 2017 WhataGames Finals. Originally created in 1996, WhataGames is a longstanding company-wide tradition committed to enhancing the Whataburger experience for team members and customers alike. The 23 finalist teams advanced from a pool […]
Whataburger Names New VP Chief Information Officer
Whataburger has promoted executive team member Joe Shannon to vice president, chief information officer for Whatabrands. Shannon joined Whataburger in 2014 as the IT group director, CIO and spent the last two years developing and overseeing the implementation of the company’s technology roadmap. He is responsible for driving technology strategy and innovation, digital innovation, and operation, […]
Whataburger Brings Back Fan Favorite Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger
Whataburger’s Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, which was introduced last summer, returns to the menu today at 3 p.m. for a limited time. Proving opposites really do attract, the burger’s ideal balance of flavors had Whataburger fans craving the unique combination of sweet and spicy during last year’s launch. The burger features two 100 percent […]
Whataburger Clicks with Its Own Snapchat Account
Starting today, Whataburger fans can snap for burgers as the company launches its channel on the popular photo and video messaging app Snapchat. To celebrate the launch, Whataburger is asking fans to follow them on Snapchat to find out how they can win the prize burger lovers only dream about: a free Whataburger each week […]
Whataburger Brings Late-Night Party to SXSW
Whataburger is bringing the late-night game to downtown Austin this SXSW by partnering with San Antonio–based nonprofit organization Choose SA as the late-night sponsor of their “official San Antonio Cultural Embassy” three-night event. Whataburger will serve up its fan-favorite Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits at the historical Old School Bar & Grill, Friday, March 11 through […]
Lent Specialties Evolve Beyond the Fish Stick
For a number of American consumers, fish is the word during the six-week period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Brands specializing in seafood see an uptick in sales while chains ranging from the burger and sandwich to chicken and ethnic categories add a special fish or shrimp item to the menu lineup. Some consumers […]
Whataburger Kicks Up the Flavor with Buffalo Ranch Chicken
Whataburger’s breaking out the Buffalo Sauce with the introduction of its new Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich, now available for a limited time. The sandwich is layered with three crispy, all-white meat chicken strips, two slices of Monterey Jack cheese, creamy buttermilk ranch, and topped off with Whataburger’s own Buffalo Sauce—all served on a toasted […]
Operators Find a Sweet (and Savory) Ingredient in Honey
Although bee populations in the U.S. have faced unprecedented threats in recent years, honey production is up as more consumers and operators demand it. Compared with sugar, the syrupy sweetener has a health halo and according to the National Honey Board, 84 percent of operators said that customers care about the sweeteners used in their […]
Whataburger Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Free Upgrades
On August 8, 1950, an adventurous and determined entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson opened up the world's first Whataburger on Ayers Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. Precisely 65 years later, Whataburger will celebrate the milestone by thanking its customers for their continued support with an offer for a free Whatasize on all Whatameals. This Saturday, August […]
Opposites Attract in Whataburger’s Sweet & Spicy Burger
As of 3 p.m. today, Whataburger is setting out to prove that opposites really do attract with the release of the new Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger, available now for a limited time. With its balance of flavors, Whataburger's new Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger is a unique combination, and one that fans have not […]
Whataburger Returns to Regular Breakfast Hours
Starting at 11 p.m. tonight, Whataburger will begin serving its full breakfast menu during normal breakfast hours from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m., including all menu items with eggs. Earlier this month, Whataburger announced the company had been affected by the national egg shortage caused by a recent outbreak of avian influenza. Due to the […]
Whataburger Shortens Breakfast Hours Due to Avian Flu
Whataburger is informing its loyal customers it will limit the hours in which it will serve breakfast due to a national egg shortage. Starting today, June 1, 2015, all Whataburger restaurants will serve breakfast items from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on weekdays and from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekends so the restaurants […]
WhataGames Winners Announced
Following six months of intense competition among more than 770 Whataburger restaurants, Whataburger crowned its three “WhataGames” victors in a ceremony this weekend. Whataburger #669 located at 7110 McPhearson Road in Laredo, Texas, emerged as the WhataGames 2015 Gold Champion. Whataburger #1050 located at 2155 Airport Freeway in Euless, Texas, took home the Silver Medal and […]
Whataburger LTO Adds Honey Mustard to Classic Club
Putting a new twist on a company classic, Whataburger's new Honey Mustard Whatachick'n Club is now available for a limited time. The perfectly balanced flavors feature a combination of the sweetness and tanginess found in Whataburger's Signature Honey Mustard. Whataburger’s take on this all-American sandwich starts with crispy chicken, sizzling bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, and […]
Whataburger and H-E-B Introduce Kettle-Cooked Chips
Giving customers a taste of the past, Whataburger and H-E-B introduces Whataburger's new Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips. Whataburger originally offered customers potato chips when the first restaurant opened in 1950, and continued serving them until introducing french fries to the menu in 1962. To tie back to its heritage, Whataburger has created crunchy, kettle-cooked chips inspired […]
Whataburger Pancake Mix Is Now at Retail Locations
Whataburger and H-E-B announced that Whataburger's Original Pancake Mix is now available at H-E-B stores. Located in the breakfast aisle, Whataburger's Original Pancake Mix can also be used for other delicious breakfast dishes, including waffles and jalapeño-corn and cheddar muffins—just look for the recipes on the box. The 32-ounce pancake mix uses the same ingredients […]
Whataburger Offers Ketchup Portraits
In honor of Whataburger's 30th anniversary of its popular Fancy Ketchup cups, Whataburger is hosting a #FancySKETCHUP event on Twitter, where Whataburger fans can have their self-portrait drawn using none other than Whataburger's Fancy Ketchup. For a chance to participate, fans must tweet @Whataburger using the hashtag #FancySKETCHUP tomorrow. Whataburger's Fancy Ketchup admirers even have […]
WhataGames Competition Moves Into Semifinals
As part of Whataburger’s ongoing commitment to freshness, quality and customer service, 121 Whataburger restaurants have emerged as semifinalists in the company’s “WhataGames” competition: a contest designed to test the skills of Whataburger team members in three categories: operations, corporate history and customer service. The teams, who beat out their competitors among Whataburger’s more than […]
Whataburger Invites Contest Winners Into Test Kitchen
Whataburger fans now have a chance to win an exclusive visit to Whataburger's test kitchen where Whataburger's new sandwich creations are invented. The contest launches Monday, January 12. Fans will shoot a short video saying "mmmmm" after taking a bite of the new Chicken Strip Monterey Melt and share it on any social media platform […]
Whataburger Launches Sauces, Mayo at H-E-B
Whataburger and H-E-B Grocery Stores announced that Whataburger's Signature Sauces are now available at H-E-B and Central Market stores. The bold flavors that are found on some of Whataburger's most popular burgers and sandwiches are now available in the condiment aisle and include Peppercorn Ranch, Creamy Pepper Sauce, Jalapeño Ranch, and Honey Mustard. Whataburger also […]