It’s a Texas icon and it’s been sold. San Antonio-based Whataburger now has new ownership. Chicago-based BDT Capital Partners has acquired the majority interest in the popular Texas burger chain, which Harmon Dobson founded in 1950.
Under the new ownership Whataburger is likely to try to break out of being a regional favorite and become a national chain. “Whataburger has grown significantly over the years and the Dobson family has done a fantastic job making this brand something iconic to our customers and our family members. So this is a big day for our company we are transitioning to new ownership,” said company spokesperson Pam Cox.
Cox said the company wants to take its brand to new markets and new customers. She added the company will remain committed to keeping the tradition and the legacy that the Dobson family has built.The Dobson family will keep a minority interest in the business, which has grown to more than 800 restaurants in 10 states.
HoustonPubMedia Now it will suck......
HoustonPubMedia I wouldn't mind them giving In-And-Out competition.
HoustonPubMedia Life in Texas is dead as we know it.
HoustonPubMedia JUST what America needs... MORE garbage food.
HoustonPubMedia Bring It to me.
HoustonPubMedia This trend has a shelf life. There’s a limit to how many iterations of this the market can bear.
HoustonPubMedia Denver is calling..tired of only being able to get these at Albuquerque when I’m there
HoustonPubMedia I mean.. We could keep Whataburger to our damn greedy selves.. or, we could convert them In&Out weirdos and show them who’s really boss..
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HoustonPubMedia I’m with JJWatt let’s all pitch in & buy it back. A Texas treasure should be owned in Texas.
I don’t get the love for that chain. It’s really not that good.
HoustonPubMedia damn great chicken tenders
HoustonPubMedia Okay Hostess brand. 🙄
HoustonPubMedia My fat ass going into my local Whataburger
HoustonPubMedia As long as I can still get honey-butter and spicy ketchup at HEB we good
HoustonPubMedia KeepWhataburgerTexan
HoustonPubMedia Mistake
HoustonPubMedia They're going to need to make better burgers. I had my first a few weeks ago in Mesa. It wasn't terrible but it wasn't anything special either. I don't know how easy it is to crack an overcrowded market with an average burger. Fries were good though.
HoustonPubMedia I miss you! Come to Pittsburgh and be loved!
HoustonPubMedia We don’t want that whataburger
HoustonPubMedia Please no.
HoustonPubMedia Why? .....hasn’t helped in n out burger
HoustonPubMedia It's mediocre at best though
HoustonPubMedia I hear from Texans the burgers are fantastic!!
HoustonPubMedia Terrible burger now made worse by FIBs
HoustonPubMedia Whataburger is in for a rude awakening when they try to sell folks who haven't yet been brainwashed on their repackaged jack n the box
HoustonPubMedia Lotaburger is way better!
HoustonPubMedia When the hell is In-N-Out Burger going National?
HoustonPubMedia Pass
HoustonPubMedia Why, though? Whataburger sucks.
HoustonPubMedia Come on Whataburger..... fingers crossed they make it to South Florida....Boca Raton.
HoustonPubMedia There ya go, PatrickMahomes. KCMO
HoustonPubMedia This made my night!!!
HoustonPubMedia sounds like the road to ruin...
HoustonPubMedia Whatafuck?