No Longer Singing the Blues: First Memphis-Area Whataburgers to Open in Southaven
Restaurant Openings Kick Off Local Growth Plan
Editor's Note: Updated 1/12/23 to reflect the opening of the Memphis location.
Whataburger is officially available to Memphians near and far, as the second Whataburger in the market will open at 6829 Getwell Rd N in Southaven on Wednesday, August 24 at 11 a.m.
“We’re thrilled to bring Whataburger’s big flavors, fresh ingredients and original recipes to Memphis,” said Whataburger Senior Market Leader Jon Barideaux. “We look forward to continuing to serve our friends and neighbors in Southaven.”
Barideaux, who recently moved to Tennessee from Texas, will continue to lead Whataburger’s expansion in the region. With corporate support, he and his team members have already been actively involved in the community, partnering with the Mid-South Food Bank (MSFB) to provide monetary support and in-kind donations of pantry items and school supplies.
Additional community efforts include establishing a Resource Room in partnership with LeMoyne Owen College. The Resource Room, set to open in October, will provide students with healthy food and essential supplies, allowing them to continue their college education journey successfully.
Whataburger will continue to grow the brand in the Memphis area through collaborations with the Bluff City Balloon Jamboree and Southaven Springfest, as well as sponsorships in support of the Memphis Redbirds and University of Memphis Athletics.
The brand plans to employ a total of 525 employees, who we call Family Members, to deliver the Whataburger experience in the Memphis area by year-end.
- 176 Goodman Rd E, Southaven, Miss. 38671 – July 11, 2022
- 6829 Getwell Rd N., Southaven, Miss. 38672 – August 24, 2022
- 1040 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, Tenn. 38018 – November 14, 2022
- 2859 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, Tenn. 38133 – January 12, 2023
Whataburger Family Members are paid weekly and have access to flexible schedules (open 24/7). All employees participate in a robust training program that puts them on track for career advancement. Managers have the potential to earn up to $60,000 a year, based on both market and performance. Operating Partners earn an average of six figures or more, including bonuses of up to 150 percent of their target incentive. Both Operating Partner and Manager positions receive competitive health, dental and vision benefits, paid vacation and 401(k) benefits.
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.