We don't really go to other ones often so I can't speak to those, but "our" Whataburger yeah definitely. Rude employees, cold burgers, poorly constructed burgers i.e. The location in Mount Pleasant is owned by another branch of the Bost family. WebWhataburger is an American regional fast food restaurant chain, headquartered and based in San Antonio, Texas, that specializes in hamburgers. The nearest one to my other work place? Another patron, Natalie De La Rosa, said Madison Iszler covers real estate, retail, economic development, and other business topics for the San Antonio Express-News. Walt is the best troll on the site. Ive eaten at several restaurants across the state and the taste, whatever it was that made them delicious, is definitely different. Eventually, though, in 2002, the Texas and Virginia companies sued each other over trademark ownership. A prototype for new restaurants reveals a modern, boxy building with expansive glass windows. Excellent in every way, day or night. Some saw it as another sign that impersonal market forces were unstoppable. The mother of modern-day finger painting opened up a new avenue of learning and self-expression for kids. All What-As consist of a four-ounce patty on a five-inch bun. Shown is the interior of the store at 7007 S. Zarzamora St., which has been remodeled. In the end, it was a really tough call on whether I preferred Zaxby's or Raising Cane's chicken tenders. Family-oriented communities such as Kansas City are attractive to the brand, and Nashville, Tenn., is a growing city that draws plenty of tourists, exposing visitors in the country music capital to Whataburger as the chain expands east, Nelson said. Even if the food doesnt change, people will suspect it has. Its amazing how many locations theyve been able to do successfully, said Larry Reinstein, the Dallas-based president of LJR Hospitality Ventures, which works with restaurant owners and operators. Take the chains spicy ketchup: Some diners couldnt fathom not having it with their fries, but its only been around since 2011, when it was introduced as a limited-time offer. Whataburger. Tom Cannon is the Interim Chair of the Marketing Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Gonna have to find another place ,WHERE'S THE BEEF !!! The Jetsons-era sign is a tower of images: a. It's not a big deal to have eaten them or occasionally have one. Some Whataburger locations Today, youll get one for an average of $4.19. Its not due to Chicago. It happens with every company. That's exactly what I suspected is happening. The firm also has consulted on deals involving Mars Inc. and Walmart Inc., according to Bloomberg. He named his humble burger The idea, according to a company history, was to serve a burger so big that it took two hands to hold, and so good that after a single bite customers couldn't help but exclaim, What a burger!. Whataburger company got sold / cashed-in? At the time, the companys president said they wanted to find a partner who would honor their values, culture, and legacy of family tradition. Is the Stanley Quencher tumbler worth its TikTok hype? BDT Capital Partners is known for advising and investing in family and founder-led companies. While they have publicized many small efforts to cut antibiotic use, still 30 percent of their beef comes from producers using the antibiotic tylosin, though thats down from 50 percent. Why is it so important for fast food companies to cut antibiotics out of their meat? It will only get worse before it gets better as tenured employees are leaving from stress and anxiety from being over worked. But none of them are my 'home' Whataburger. No. From the way the meat is treated to the ingredients in the sauce, toppings, and bread, there's so much more lurking in your bun than you imagined. It adds up to deliciousness day and night. I use to work at. And you had to stand in line outside to place your order. Thats the reasoning for the growth.. It is located near the Medical Center off Fredericksburg Road. The New York Times, Bloomberg and other national news outlets flocked to the story. Number one is always the safe bet, Guadiano said. Purvis is the food editor for The Charlotte Observer. every day. Weve lightened up considerably since the days of wood-paneled walls and ashtrays on the tables. Whataburger was sold to Chicago! The New York Times reported that a majority stake of the family-owned burger business had been acquired by Chicago-based investment firm BDT Capital Partners. Both BDT and Whataburger assured customers that the chain's "recipe for success" wouldn't change. } ); Raising Cane's was one of the smaller chains I tried they have around 617 locations in 33 states, compared to 314 Cook Out locations, 944 Zaxby's locations, and 790 Bojangles restaurants. Drive-ins, where you can pull up, park, and order by speaker or from a carhopping server became popular in the 1950s and 60s, when homes werent air-conditioned, when we didnt have hundreds of streaming channels to watch, and when just driving around was considered good entertainment. In July, they pledged to reduce the use of unnecessary antibiotics by 25 percent by 2025 but that doesnt go far enough, the report states. Yes they are smaller !! The Jetsons-era sign is a tower of images: a star, a fully dressed cheeseburger, a Cherry Lemon Sun Drop logo, a pig emblazoned with PIT BAR-B-Q in neon, and a flashing arrow in case you miss all the other stuff. We'd never go to the Burger King on Ella north of 610 North. All rights reserved. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Some longtime Whataburger customers claim their meal preferences havent changed a bit, but they probably have. Both remain on Whataburgers board. Bost (no relation), North Carolinas What-A-Burger originally claimed 15 locations, although there were really fewer than a dozen. It's not your imagination that the brands quality is suffering. I have been eating whataburgers for 60 years. He would haul five-inch buns all the way from Augusta up here until they started making them here, Mike Bost says. 2. This burger is also available on the menu in a slightly smaller size for smaller appetites, called the Whataburger Jr. Double Meat Whataburger. Theres not much to say about this burger as its pretty much the same as the basic burger with the addition of a second patty. This doesnt necessarily make it a better burger. Those features set Whataburger apart early on, said Lane Cardwell, president of Dallas-based Cardwell Hospitality Advisory. day, 2022 Galvanized Media. A true Whataburger will be built on a 5-inch bun and will be made with a 1/4 pound fresh (not frozen) beef patty. She doesnt let it go, De La Rosa said. We'd drive way over to the one at Northwest Mall if we wanted that, the one nearest us was that bad at it. Very inconsistent. When she arrives, her grandmother is often wearing the orange-and-white Whatagrandma T-shirt the family made for her birthday this spring. You can have an appetizing meal at Whataburger for around $15. They just get their deliveries every 3-4 days. Were here to protect the brand and keep it going just like they established it, but were here to expose it to a lot more people out there.. However the Rayvegas Sonic located in beautiful, sunny downtown Rayvegas does NOT use frozen patties. Such as your favorites, your best experience, or anything else! Whataburger still has core leadership at the helm. Kitchens have been designed to make the food preparation faster and more efficient. In 2019, the fast-food restaurant announced merchant bank BDT Capital Partners, LLC based in Chicago was taking over the chain. The Witch Doctor may have been named for the 1958 novelty song by David Seville, but no one knows for sure. The add ons as cheese cost around $0.40. It use to be 1/3. We therefore urge restaurant chains to require their suppliers to go beyond FDAs minimum requirements and set comprehensive, time-bound policies restricting all routine antibiotic use, in order to make significant progress in curbing antibiotic resistance, the report states. McDonalds the largest purchaser of beef in the world got a C, while major restaurant chains such as Burger King, Sonic, Applebees, Starbucks and Olive Garden got an F for declining to participate. When granddaughter Denise Chapa visits, she religiously brings Garzas order: a Whataburger Jr., all the way, no cheese, cut in half, paired with a Diet Coke with no ice. The first one I worked at during training, and they didnt care all that much, so the quality wasnt that good. Probably a bad idea on her part to reinforce ORourkes link to the beloved Whataburger brand. gas emissions and can reduce emissions caused by conventional meat. Its definitely not the Whataburger it used to be. Older one near my nearest work place? Can't say what the new ownership is doing now. wouldnt know what's best, never had a fast food burger, They buy it from a company called "Fresh never frozen". You definitely need to add But that second turned into about 12 minutes. I travel every week for work and find these common issues everywhere now. } I wanted a distinct crunch when I bit into the tenders, but they didn't deliver that. You can still order a Double What-A-Burger with crinkle-cut pickle slices. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { We always feel happy about cooking up good food. I think people are really proud of being from the south, and Texas and all of that stuff, Noah Hudson said. The company also put jalapeos and onion rings on the menu. Despite the closures, Whataburger has set multiple weekly sales records during the pandemic, resulting in same-store sales gains in the second quarter. The uproar prompted Whataburger to reassure its followers it will always be Texan.. xhr.send(payload); The whole approach of the Dobson family in Corpus Christi Texas was to have a better hamburger. Christopher Garza, a Kirby resident who started a Whataburger Fanatics Facebook group, said hes eaten burgers across the country but remains loyal to the chain. They actually buy thats 100% beef and is typically 90/10 ifyou want to put it in super market terms. While companies announcements regarding antibiotic use were taken into consideration in the report, the survey requires hard evidence to justify their claims, and serves to raise the often low public awareness of antibiotics in meat. But when we got back to the station. Copyright @2023 TigerDroppings.com. Other days, its amazing. However, they weren't quite as crispy as I expected. Weve kept the menu the same all these years, he says. Get the best food tips and diet advice every single day, Now, you'll have the best and latest food and healthy eating news right in your inboxevery I'm SATX native. Another pickle slice is toothpicked to the top bun, leaving a puckered circle when you take it off. Were proud of the legacy of hard work that has been part of the Whataburger brand since the beginning. If you're going for health, More than 700 Whataburgers across the country. An employee told us to wait for a second before we could order. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Were digging the vintage rides at the old A-frame as much as we dig the convenience of thedrive-thru today. The chain was built upon the idea of a large burger that took two hands to hold, according to its website. Everything is still good as far as I can see.. They say that pumping these animals with unnecessary medicine has helped create potentially harmful bacteria that have mutated to overpower the drugs making the animals, and possibly the humans who eat them, resistant to certain treatments when ill. And the threat is real. . Whataburger, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this month, is also remaking existing restaurants. I don't think they could make that kind of claim if it weren't true. Such as your favorites, your best experience, or anything else! It has raised multiple billion-dollar funds, and its investments include coffee pod maker Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and whiskey distiller WhistlePig. Whether you're ordering from McDonald's or Burger King, fast food hamburgers have a distinct, addicting quality. That's us, that's our restaurant, it's our fast food chain, Hudson said. I agree. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. News broke in 2019 that Whataburger had sold to a private equity firm, but so far they are keeping the same team at their corporate office in San Antonio. Ditto the Chick-Fil-A at Jones and 249, they have something wrong with their food, it tastes funny to everyone and yet, lines anyway. A three-piece chicken tender costs $7.65 at my nearest location when it's not included in a meal deal. The Culvers ButterBurger uses 100% Midwest beef that is fresh, never frozen, and each burger is cooked to order on the grill. The company, founded by Most fast food chains are transparent about their meat's production process, but the other ingredients that go into their beef patties? They are doing things and buying into businesses that are a proven success, Cannon said. Our State Magazine 2023, All rights reserved. Panera came in a close second with an A-. In 1956, Eb partnered with his friend C.W. The problem mentioned with the double meat version is obviously even worse when you triple the meat. I like to say the four of them run me, he says with a laugh. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that at least 23,000 Americans die each year from antibiotic-resistant infectionsand the toll is likely to rise. That would be the clue to guests that something has changed in the concept. He is also professor of practice of marketing. They weren't bad by any stretch of the imagination. When they go out to eat, they often spend a few minutes pondering which restaurant to choose. A man with a dream is how Whataburger came to life in 1950. Benefits. Its more of making it relevant to today.. I resent the fact that the new owners, a holding company in Chicago, has destroyed a Texas tradition of the best burger around. A team of advocacy groups, including Consumer Reports and the Natural Resources Defense Council, released its annual report card of chain restaurants Thursday. Purvis has been cookbook awards chair for the James Beard Awards since 2000. Whataburger is the best out of all those said choices. } photograph by Joshua Vasko. Hopefully, The firm ranks Whataburger the 30th-largest U.S. restaurant chain by sales, which totaled about $2.5 billion last year. Whataburger found itself caught up a political battle two years ago, when former U.S. Rep. Beto ORourke was seeking to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. And yet a few drive-ins hang on, mostly in small towns or on the outskirts of cities. 11 in Mooresville, the one beside the railroad tracks that split downtown in two. Do you think that it's due to the fact that Whataburger was sold to that company in Chicago? It cost me $6.29, excluding taxes and fees. The meal deal included a large serving of fries, a drink, and a biscuit, as well as a choice from a variety of different dipping sauces. :p, In the Whataburger case the one by me? San Antonio resident and Whataburger fan Diane Ramos remembers the news. Theres plenty of opportunities outside Texas for Whataburger, Nelson said. North Carolina has What-A-Burger. I think the new owners All-the-way isnt mentioned on the outside menu, but if you order that way, your burger will come topped with chili, coleslaw, and diced onion. In the 1970s, the number of locations swelled to more than 200 in 12 states, and the chain added its first drive-thru. The remodeled Zarzamora Street location features cushioned seats at a countertop strip, San Antonio-themed wallpaper and wood accents. Overcooked or undercooked, portions shrank, wrong toppings/drinks/sides, and it's happening almost every time. Whataburger is a Texas treasure with a twist of Chicago. You need to (expand) deliberately. Sales at its locations were up 5.8 percent, compared with a 4.1 percent increase across the burger category. [Related: Six More Classic North Carolina Drive-Ins]. It's fine. Damn, you dislike a burger that is cooked when you place your order, every one elase is in a warmer box til served. RIP Whataburger. Whataburger (10), Tomato, Lettuce, Pickles, Diced Onions, Mustard (4oz), Mayonnaise (4oz), Ketchup (4oz) MORE. Whataburger has gone to once a week to never again. I believe we have one of the best products in the industry. WTF is wrong with your brain? At the first bite I could tell the difference in the taste. But the closest bakery didnt make the five-inch buns he had been using. Would you make changes to a burger you paid millions of dollars for? They buyfrom suppliers in Texas and quality test constantly. My guess is that when there giving you a burger that there giving you a patty thats been sitting for too long. The Fort Worth resident bought it for her fianc for his first Fathers Day celebration, but her daughter soon snatched it. var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); Thanks for contacting us. The KENS 5 Facebook post, with the questions, was a top clicker. Erin McDowell/Insider; lma_ss/Shutterstock; Ink Drop/Shutterstock; NYC Russ/Shutterstock. Its more of making it relevant to today. Days later, we went back to the exact Whataburger around the same time to get the same order. production by 70%. Fast food chains, such as Wendy's and McDonald's, have vowed to reduce their use of antibiotics on meat, but until government agencies enforce regulations against the injudicious use of antibiotics on meat, consider making your own hamburger at home with organic, grass-fed beef. I believe guests would be very accepting of a nicer interior, but a departure from the A-frame roof line makes them look like everyone else, Cardwell said. Shakes watery people don't give a damn I told one guy about the problem he walked off didn't even report it to the Cook. Dear Whataburger please pay your employees more so they respect your brand and keep it going Put ramekins on a baking sheet. New toppings left Whataburger, because it was so Texas-focused, able to really explore and offer the kinds of flavors people in Texas want, Cardwell said. Other chains have modernized their restaurants, he said, and Whataburger needs a competitive design as it enters new markets. Then the location I was hired for finally opened and we were retrained by special team people, and our managers cared more, so we had much better quality. It becomes the one you compare all others to.. She is the author of two Savor the South Cookbooks: Pecans and Bourbon. Now, theyve expanded to a 64-acre farm in Guilford. The chain has always offered good value its customers are willing to pay more to get more and Texans are loyal, he said. As Garza, the Whataburger Facebook group founder, put it: His go-to order, a jalapeo and cheese burger, hasnt changed. I tried the tenders on their own and with the Cane's sauce. 0. While the Big Mac's official ingredient list mirrors this statement, a reporter with Good Morning America was invited to a McDonald's food plant in California to see for himself. Get the best food tips and diet A North Carolina couple found their musical voices in a historic house in Chatham County. I have been eating whataburgers for 60 years. Harmon Dobson opened the first location in Corpus Christi, Texas. Since Ty I agree 100% w this post as a native Texan of 33 years, whata is just not the same burger and it saddens me. Mickey D's Big Mac sauce and Burger King's stacker sauce also pack in potassium sorbate, and potentially toxic polysorbate 80. if( 'moc.sihttae.www' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { The decision was both exciting and bittersweet, Tom Dobson said. The tweet had more than 6,000 retweets and 30,000 likes. WebBrowse all locations to find your local Whataburger - home of the bigger, better burger. Theres also the difference between two dashes and a capital A. Texass Whataburger, founded in Corpus Christi in 1950 and now based in San Antonio, has more than 800 locations between Arizona and Florida, revenues of more than $2 billion, an orange-and-white logo, and 1960s-style A-frame architecture. Climate Change: Plant based meat production involves low greenhouse. Reach Madison at 210-250-3242, [email protected] and @madisoniszler. There is a recipe if you will for Whataburgers success. (Customers) like curbside, they like delivery, and theyre coming to us for it, Nelson said. One that would lead a customer to say "What a burger" The quality of their product is what made them famous. Long winded way of saying whatas next step, regardless of who is investing in the company, is to change procedures from how its been done for over 50 years. So thank you all. Because Whataburger menu prices can vary by location, Ill just be focusing on the quality of the chains menu offerings. Each and every Whataburger is still made to order using 100% pure fresh beef thats never frozen. The burgers are served on big, toasted five-inch buns. I suspected they were serving old patties that have just been sitting. Tastes wrong. Oh yeah,, cold fries, no napkins, no ketchup unless you ask. did I mention rude employees? Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. It recently updated its 7007 S. Zarzamora St. location, shown here. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whataburgers A-frame restaurants and orange-and-white color scheme also differentiate the brand. Thats where Im personally guessing the company goes. Lucky if one of them are hot. maybe it's the location that my father is going to. and opened a What-A-Burger in Kannapolis, soon adding more locations. Then, scroll through the 40 Most Iconic Fast Food Meals of All Time. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It appears to me that it is thinner as well. Were proud of the legacy of hard work that has been part of the Whataburger brand since the beginning. Furthermore, the fingers and hands of the highly trained Brazilian beef masseuses that RVegas Sonic employees to deep tissue massage their certified angus wagu kobe cattle are warmed to a pleasent 107 degrees to ensure maximum bovine peacefulness during its final days. Thank you. photograph by Joshua Vasko. While, opinions may vary there is one thing that seems true: Whataburger is a place where its fans feel something. WebDid Whataburger change the way they make their fries? Since the sale, cannon said the fundamentals do not seem to have changed. Pick up a piece of our history for your very own in our retail shop. Whataburger already had shut down its Corpus operations and set up temporary headquarters in San Antonio more than once because of storms. There is no filter or throttle for Curbside orders and the team is overwhelmed and underappretiated. The breading was perfectly crispy and super flavorful, with a slight sweetness. If I had some money, I would almost eat there every day, David Guadiano said. Not even close to the quality from a couple years ago. Thing is its every location I go to, new mexico, Arizona, and texas. The one nearest my house has dropped off considerably. To hasten its expansion, the chain is franchising again for the first time in nearly two decades. There were small bits of fried breading scattered on the outside, which I always love with a chicken tender. Of course they tried to reduce it by an amount that most people would not notice. In addition, there will be 3 tomato slices and 4 pickle slices. Frustration is building among staff and leadership is blind to what is going on. Did your favorite fast-food burger, burrito and Bolognese pass the test? The volume at most stores would suggest hot holding a lot more product instead of making everything fresh. That's what I'm starting to think is going on. Its difficult to maintain consistency as a brand expands and starts to franchise, said David Bojanic, a professor of tourism and sports management at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Now it's called what it ain't Burger!! But the company, like any other, must make changes over time to compete with rivals and continue drawing new customers, Bojanic said. 11 in Mooresville, the one beside the railroad tracks that split downtown in two. Its the little things, said Chapa, who lives in McAllen. Whataburger serves lunch and dinner menus throughout the day, and the pricing starts at $3.39. 6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e. so, I dont like that.. SA Inc.: Get the best of business news sent directly to your inbox. It definitely depends on where you go to. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It seems like they have had a different consistency the last couple trips and less salt. Once people taste it and they experience that Whataburger every time, that size, that taste, that craveability, it impacts people., On ExpressNews.com: Whataburger CEO: There are plenty of opportunities outside Texas for chain. It appears to me that it is thinner as well. 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On one side, a group of touring motorcyclists headed to Little Switzerland are milling around, waiting for their burgers and pulling out phones to settle the question that a lot of out-of-state visitors ask: Is this the same as the Whataburger in Texas?. It all started when a young entrepreneur named Harmon Dobson had a bold idea: to serve a burger so big that it took two hands to hold, and so good that after a single bite customers couldn't help but exclaim, "What a burger!" Due to the pandemic, and like many industries, the fast food industry itself is struggling finding staff. Reposted from Quora. The three-piece "snack" cost $4.39, not including tax. Yep and I hardly ever get hamburger from them now. Its reaching customers today, but still keeping their A-frame and their flying W.. The seasoning includes ingredients such as appetite-spiking MSG derivatives, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, sugar, cornstarch, and silicon dioxide (an anti-caking agent). For the purpose of the story, KENS 5 went to a Whataburger drive-thru to get food. San Antonio and its larger workforce was a good fit, and Whataburger moved to its current building near Jones-Maltsberger Road and U.S. 281 in 2009. WebThe first Whataburger opened in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. While youre expanding into new markets, youre facing all of these competitors with great products, and part of it is what youre doing to differentiate yourself. And then theres the coronavirus pandemic. If you want a good spicy chicken sandwich though, get it all the way but sub Texas toast. "Prior to 2011, to assist with supply, McDonald's USA, like many other food retailers, used this safe product [lean beef trimmings] but it is no longer part of our supply.". 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