Jacksonville-area restaurant count to more than double
Let the Sunshine In: Whataburger Expanding in Northeast Florida with Silvercreek Group
Things are looking brighter than ever for Whataburger fans in the Sunshine State as the brand continues its growth in the Jacksonville area!
Franchisee Silvercreek Group LLC will bring the brand’s fresh, 100% made-to-order meals and Fancy and Spicy Ketchup to 12 new Jacksonville-area Whataburger restaurants by year-end 2027. The first franchise-owned restaurants planned to open this year include:
- 8325 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256
- 105 Cbl Dr, St. Augustine, Fla. 32086
Whataburger will continue its corporate-owned restaurant expansion in the area, adding the following locations in the following months:
- 179 Village Commons Dr, St. Augustine, Fla. 32092
- 11559 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. 32225
- 10600 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, Fla. 32257
The new restaurants will join the existing Whataburgers already open in the Jacksonville area, bringing the total to 24.
“We’re excited to partner with Silvercreek to bring more of our signature bold flavors and original recipes to our Jacksonville-area fans,” said Ed Nelson, Whataburger president and CEO. “We look forward serving this thriving community for many years to come.”
“This is an exciting time for us as a new Whataburger franchise partner,” said Markus Garnett, Silvercreek Group LLC key operator. “This collaboration has been many years in the making, and we’re thrilled to expand this iconic brand’s presence across northeast Florida.”
Whataburger is positioned to have a significant economic impact in the Jacksonville area, bringing over 600 jobs to the community. More information on Whataburger’s competitive benefits and salaries, great opportunities for career advancements and other employee resources for growth and development here.
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Whataburger serves up Goodness 24/7 with a made-to-order, customizable menu of burgers and other favorites delivered just like you like it. Born in Texas and headquartered in San Antonio, we’re celebrating 76 flavorful years of big bites, bold flavors, and even bigger fan love. We’ve grown to over 1,100 restaurants across 17 states, with original-recipe products now found in grocery aisles across the country. Our secret sauce (besides that Fancy Ketchup) is our Family Members - real people serving up real hospitality and meaningful connections in the communities we call home. We’ve landed on Fast Company’s Brands that Matter list, USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Newsweek’s America’s Best of the Best. To learn more, shop the Whatastore, or find your nearest location, visit Whataburger.com - or download our app on iOS or Android. Hungry for more? Discover what keeps fans coming back by diving into real stories from Whataburger super fans at stories.whataburger.com.