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Whataburger quietly elevates its morning lineup with the Breakfast On A Bun, a simple but premium sandwich built on 100% fresh beef and USDA Grade AA eggs, with spiced sausage from whole-hog cuts and cheese options, customizable buns and add-ons (like jalapeños) for a heartier or lighter bite; praised by fans as a standout fast-food breakfast, alongside other affordable morning options on the menu.
A Dallas man, 19-year-old Davion Brown, was arrested and booked into Gregg County Jail on a capital murder charge for the Victory Drive Whataburger shooting in Marshall that left two dead and two injured. The case remains active with assistance from multiple agencies, and victims identified as James Morrow, 20, and Jassiah Hill, 18, were pronounced dead at the scene or after transfer to medical facilities.
Regional burger chains like In-N-Out, Whataburger and Culver’s are driving growth in the US hamburger market, delivering quality, loyalty and customization that outpace bigger brands even as overall fast-food sales slow and prices rise; Whataburger is expanding with 60 new locations, In-N-Out posted about 10% domestic sales growth in 2025, and Culver’s emphasizes service and menu breadth to maintain momentum.
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.