If you’re craving a juicy, Texas-sized, 5-inch burger, you might be in luck. Whataburger is opening 15 new locations across seven states in the next two months — and your zip code might be on the list.
The Corpus Christi–based burger chain, which had 1,180 locations as of February 2026, has been expanding its footprint slowly but strategically.
Whataburger, widely known as a Texas landmark, is still focusing most of its growth in southern and southeastern states, with the largest share of locations in its home state. States like Oklahoma, Florida, Arizona, Alabama, and Georgia each have around 40 to 50 locations, while Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri have between 20 and 30.
The chain opened its first North Carolina location in May 2025, marking its entry into its 17th state.
Where Are the New Whataburger Locations?
According to Whataburger, the following states are getting new restaurants soon:
Texas
- 4047 Lomas Del Sur Rd., Laredo — Opened April 27
- 3201 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound — Opening April 29
- 9530 Southton Road., San Antonio — Opening May 4
- 8020 Hwy 191, Odessa — Opening May 4
- 3300 Alliance Gateway Fwy., Suite 100, Fort Worth — Opening sometime in May
- 28713 Ronald W Reagan Blvd., Georgetown — Opening sometime in June
Arizona
- 9700 W Northern Ave., Glendale — Opening April 30
Florida
- 1426 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon — Opening April 30
- 9510 West Hwy 98., Pensacola — Opening sometime in May
Tennessee
- 1201 Gallatian Ave., Nashville — Opening May 5
- 195 S. James M. Campbell Blvd., Columbia — Opening sometime in May
North Carolina
- 79 Inspiration Dr., Garner — Opening sometime in May
- 200 Southern Rd., Southern Pines — Opening sometime in June
South Carolina
- 2265 Cross Pointe Dr., Rock Hill — Opening sometime in June
Georgia
1119 S. Park St., Carrollton — Opening sometime in June
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