<![CDATA[Stories & News | Whataburger]]> https://stories.whataburger.com/ en-us Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:49:27 +0200 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:39:19 +0100 <![CDATA[Stories & News | Whataburger]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1924.jpg https://stories.whataburger.com/ 144 The best Whataburger stories of 2018 https://stories.whataburger.com/the-best-whataburger-stories-of-2018/ https://stories.whataburger.com/the-best-whataburger-stories-of-2018/313319What a year 2018 has been for our fans! Here some of our favorite Whataburger highlights to count 2018 down to the very last bite. 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.

]]>What a year 2018 has been for our fans! Here are some of our favorite Whataburger highlights to count 2018 down to the very last bite. ]]>  

1. When you can’t get to Whataburger on four wheels, you get out of the car and start using your two feet… like this guy.

2. Jason Mora gave up more than 150 Whataburger tents before his wedding. He decided it was better to speak now than forever hold these orange-and-white secrets. 

3. Randy Rogers might not remember the cake, but he will remember the Whataburger boots he got on his birthday.

 

4. These high school seniors struck a pose at Whataburger for prom photos. Super stylish!

Sara Spada Photography

5. And this college kid got the dorm of his dreams when Whataburger came a’decorating.

6. When this baby hits 200 mph, you’re going to see some serious stuff. This Whataburger racecar participates in NASCAR races in Alabama, Texas, and Arizona.

7.  Start them off young! A Whataburger playhouse took center stage at the 23rd Annual Parade of Playhouses in Dallas this year.

8. According to Texas Tech Basketball coach Chris Beard, what sets you apart from the competition isn’t skill, but whether or not there’s a Whataburger in close proximity.

9. Manuel “Manny” Monsebais brought everything full circle when he proposed to his girlfriend Jasmine Garza at the place where they once worked together — Whataburger.

10. Who says red and green are the traditional Christmas colors? Nah, Elizabeth Gonzalez decked out her gingerbread house in Whataburger orange and white.

 

11. This Austin couple tricked out their house Whataburger style to serve all the treats this Halloween.

]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:04:00 -0600 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1924/500_2018header1of1-184196.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1924/2018header1of1-184196.jpg?10000 61ST ANNUAL WHATABURGER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO HOST AMERICA’S TOP-TIER HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS https://stories.whataburger.com/61st-annual-whataburger-basketball-tournament-to-host-americas-top-tier-high-school-teams/ https://stories.whataburger.com/61st-annual-whataburger-basketball-tournament-to-host-americas-top-tier-high-school-teams/31067548 boys and girls teams to compete for championship titles and $1,000 scholarshipsWhataburger 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.

]]>FORT WORTH, Texas – Dec. 4, 2018 – The Whataburger Basketball Tournament, hailed by USA Today and Sports Illustrated as one of the nation’s top holiday tournaments, returns to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for its 61st year. The tournament kicks off Thursday, Dec. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 29.

With humble beginnings dating back to 1958, the Whataburger Basketball tournament has grown from just eight teams to a 48-team basketball showdown featuring talent from across the state and beyond, including out-of-state competitors from Little Rock Parkview.

More than 30,000 spectators, including college scouts and coaches, are expected to take part in the action-packed three-day tournament at three area high school gyms. The 5,000-seat Birdville Independent School District’s W.G. Thomas Coliseum will host the Boys Orange Division, the 1,700-seat Chisholm Trail High School arena will host the Boys Blue Division and the 2,200-seat Saginaw High School arena will host the Girls Blue Division.

In its storied history, the Whataburger Basketball Tournament has provided a national spotlight for players that went on to professional careers as players and coaches with the NBA. Tournament veterans include Sam Cassel, assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. In addition to going home champions, the winning team in each division will also earn a $1,000 scholarship from Whataburger.

“We’re proud to bring families and fans together to witness the rising stars in the Whataburger Basketball Tournament,” said Whataburger Director of Operations Scott Phillips. “We know how much hard work and dedication the athletes put into this game, and Whataburger couldn’t be happier to see them succeed.”

Fans interested in witnessing history can purchase tickets at each of the tournament’s three venues. Tickets are $9 for a single day pass on Dec. 27 and 28, $10 for a single day pass on Dec. 29, $24 for a three-day pass at a single venue, $36 for a three-day pass at Chisholm Trail and Saginaw venues and $55 for a three-day pass for all games and venues throughout the competition. 

“This year’s tournament is jam-packed with incredible talent from Texas and beyond,” said Tournament Director Tom Rogers. “The Whataburger Basketball Tournament continues to set the stage for players to showcase their skills. We’re excited to see a little friendly competition and end the year with some great basketball.”

For additional information including brackets, rankings and specific player statistics, visit Whataburger-BBT.org. During the tournament, updated scores and game schedules will be posted in real time on Facebook. Here are the participating teams:

BOYS ORANGE
Aldine Eisenhower
Arkansas Little Rock Parkview
Arlington Martin
Dallas Jesuit
Denton Guyer
Duncanville
Euless Trinity
Fort Worth Northwest
Katy Morton Ranch
Mansfield Timberview
Richardson Pearce
San Antonio Wagner
South Grand Prairie
Southlake Carroll
Sulphur Springs
Waxahachie

BOYS BLUE
Argyle
Argyle Liberty Christian
Bowie
Brock
Burkburnett
Center
Decatur
Grandview
Kennedale
Levelland
Liberty Hill
Nazareth
Peaster
Ponder
Seminole
Wall

GIRLS BLUE
Argyle Liberty Christian
Bowie
Dodd City
Jacksboro
Kennedale
Levelland
Nazareth
Panhandle
Ponder
Quinlan Ford
Seminole
Springtown
Stephenville
Tuscola Jim Ned
Wall
Winnsboro

Contact:
Kami Lee
Apron for Whataburger
210-476-6547
kami@apronfoodpr.com

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:43:00 -0600 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1924/500_newsthumb-2.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1924/newsthumb-2.jpg?10000