Whataburger is opening 15 new locations soon. See where
Gabe HauariFans of popular burger chain Whataburger could soon see a new location pop up near them.
Whataburger told USA TODAY the chain, which operates over 1,100 restaurants across 17 states, is planning to open 15 new locations across seven states by the end of June.
Most Whataburger locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year – they are closed on Christmas. The chain is known for its made-to-order, customizable burgers, its popular Patty Melt, and its Fancy Ketchup.
Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950, according to the company's website. By 1959, Dobson had opened 20 additional locations, including the first one outside of Texas in Pensacola, Florida.
In May 2025, the chain opened its first North Carolina restaurant in Gastonia, expanding its footprint to its 17th state, according to the company's website.
Where are new Whataburger locations set to open?
New restaurants are scheduled to open at the following locations on the following dates in 2026, according to the company.
- April 27: 4047 Lomas Del Sur Rd., Laredo, Texas
- April 29: 3201 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, Texas
- April 30: 9700 W Northern Ave., Glendale, Arizona
- April 30: 1426 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, Florida
- May 4: 9530 Southton Road., San Antonio, Texas
- May 4: 8020 Hwy 191, Odessa, Texas
- May 5: 1201 Gallatian Ave., Nashville, Tennessee
- May 2026: 79 Inspiration Dr., Garner, North Carolina
- May 2026: 3300 Alliance Gateway Fwy., Suite 100, Fort Worth, Texas
- May 2026: 9510 West Hwy 98., Pensacola, Florida
- May 2026: 195 S. James M. Campbell Blvd., Columbia, Tennessee
- June 2026: 28713 Ronald W Reagan Blvd., Georgetown, Texas
- June 2026: 2265 Cross Pointe Dr., Rock Hill, South Carolina
- June 2026: 1119 S. Park St., Carrollton, Georgia
- June 2026: 200 Southern Rd., Southern Pines, North Carolina
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].