The first location is expected to open later this year.
Whataburger
A taste of Texas is heading for the Tar Heel State.
And now, one more state will be added to their roster.

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If youre in North Carolina, youre in luck.
Four of these will be in the Piedmont Triad.
Eventually, Whataburger also hopes to open inRaleigh.
Leadership from the Texas chain has been meeting with local officials and community leaders in preparation for the launch.
The first location, in the southern North Carolina city ofGastonia, is expected to open later this year.
(Stroud took on the CEO role at the beginning of 2025.)
In short, customers can expect the same quality, flavor, andexperiencethey know and love.
According to Stroud, the brand has been looking for the right real estate to expand their locations.
It’s an attractive part of the country.
We’ve got flourishing growth and cities.
The CEO also mentioned that Whataburger is very intentional about its next steps.
We get a lot of requests from around the country, Stroud said.
We’re selective about the pace and where [we] really want to go.
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