I had to laugh, when you asked the question, when was the last time you drove miles out of your way for a Whataburger? As a former interstate truck driver, I once had a craving for a Whataburger, and thus drove from Long Island, New York to my then favorite Whataburger restaurant in Dallas, TX., stopping only for fuel along the way. The staff was in disbelief, until I showed them my log book and fuel receipts, and gave me a second Whataburger to go, for free. Twenty-five years later, it’s still my only choice for a real Texas burger!
Yep now they're a lot closer to the east coast in Alabama. Yep we love love our Whataburger. Long haul truckers get to try everything and I'm pretty sure it's their favorite.
My wife and I used to live in Branson Missouri and every once in awhile we would drive to Rogers Arkansas to the Whataburger, just to get a Whataburger. Sometimes we would stay overnight in the little motel there in Rogers Arkansas and grab some taquitos and drive back home. It is one of my favorite memories of my late wife.
If I may I suggest that whataburger restaurant will have udi's gluten free burger buns, and dairy free cheese slices for the beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and bacon with ketchup, and mayo.
For the 17 years that we lived in Montana, whenever we came home to Texas to visit, eating at Whataburger at least once was a must. Now we live less than 2 miles from a Whataburger here in Texas and eat there quite frequently.
I was from Georgia doing tree work after a hurricane in Houston. I walked from my motel room to a Whataburger, and had the best burger thus far in my life!
Back I'm from Connecticut. Back in the '80s I was a field service tech for the the company I work for. I was assigned to guide the installation of some equipment on a construction job in Texas for a couple of weeks. The Texas guys that were assigned to work with me asked, "We're going to Waterburger, wanna join us?" "Water Burger?" It didn't sound very appetizing, but I thought "Sure" why not. It was awesome! Love it still to this day. I always stop there whenever I'm in the area.
I finally ate at a Whataburger for the first time at age 55. Living in SC, central FL, and now in the Bay Area, I never had a chance. But...due to a missed airline connection in Dallas due to mechanical issues, I got a hotel room overnight and ate a late dinner at a Whataburger near the hotel! And I LOOOOVED it!! Their fries are #1!
There's still a 100% operational A-frame whataburger in Mesquite Texas right near downtown at Kearny and Beltline. Still have the rings out front for tying up horses.
Heck yes, i believe its the only one in the entire dallas area. I say this because i drive alot due to the nature of my job and have not seen a functioning A piller Whataburger.
I remember my first time traveling for business in Texas. Passed 6 of those things on the interstate from Houston to Victoria. Finally, got curious and hungry enough to pull over to the 7th one. Nice lady asked “what can I get for you?” I said I didn’t know and that I’d never been to a Whataburger before. “You’ve never been to a whataburger before???!!!! Well, honey! You need you a number 1 combo and a shake. That’s the right way to start ‘round here!” Good stuff, to be sure! Went a couple more times that week while I was in Victoria.
I was born and raised in Irving TX. We got our first Whataburger in about 1970. To this day it's where I go for my Birthday Dinner. Thanks for sharing the companies history!
My first introduction to Whataburger was in Houston TX while undergoing chemo at M D Anderson Cancer Institute. The motel we stayed in had a Whataburger located next door on my last trip to Houston.
#1 Their drive-thru is usually top notch. Fast, accurate, friendly. #2 Park, go inside. Nothing beats ordering, getting that little "order number" thingy, and getting settled at your table. They bring your food out to you. A crew member circulates with a condiment tray and makes sure you have enough ketchup etc. (Also... try the spicy ketchup!) Final tip? If you like Dr. Pepper, they seem to have some sort of deal together. Whataburger's Dr. Pepper fountains all seem to have the syrup set to 11. Their breakfasts rock too.
I used to go to Whataburger during the 1980's & 1990's when it was lunchtime and/or dinnertime. My favorite Whataburger TV commercial was that male Whataburger employee making himself a Whataburger. Nice.
I live in Longview,Tx and there is 4 Whataburgers in town and yes there food is Great. It sure brings back memories I remember the big A-Frame building and those multi colored uniforms. Good memories.
Had to go to week long training seminar in Austin for a week about ten years ago. Out of curiosity tried Whataburger and went there twice a day the rest of my time there. I've missed it everyday since then.
I serviced a Whataburger in Altus OK one afternoon, it was 110 degrees give or take, the manager gave me a Banana shake and it was the best damn thing. I still think about that shake and that was over 10 years ago.
Whenever my wife and I go to Texas to visit her family we always stop at the first Whataburger on our route for lunch in Atlanta TX and on our way home we have breakfast at the Whataburger in Porter TX outside of Houston.
I love watching this channel to see all the unknown restaurants and stores you guys have down there. Just goes to show how the U.S.A is the land of opportunity.
In 1968 I had my first Whataburger and still believe a double-double is way better than anything In and Out has to offer. I miss them marking the bag with your order and watching as the bag made it’s way down the line to checkout. And how about those fries, yum!
I was in College Station Texas for some firefighter training many years ago and saw the Whataburger for the first time. Unfortunately, I wasn't doing the driving, so the people I was with went where they wanted and I never got to go there. Unfortunately, no Whataburger in New Jersey. And yes, I remember King Of The Hill. Great show. I also remember the episode featuring his now deceased brother Dusty.
The thing I miss most about Texas --- a double meat, double cheese Whataburger with jalapenos. One of life's little pleasures. It's been nearly 16 years since I've had one.
When Whataburger first came to Mississippi, I had never heard of it. Whataburger is now my go-to place, especially for the fries and ketchup...The locations we have in Jackson MS were placed in Hardee's locations that had closed and recent ones to the area are not built to the A-frame... so we do miss that part...
I lived in the Birmingham AL area for a few years in the mid-2000s. My town had a Whataburger. My goodness they have GREAT food there. Hot , fresh ingredients , and I swear their ketchup tastes different than any I've tried. Best hamburgers I've had , hands down. The restaurant I went to was always very clean as well.
I just had my first Whataburger experience this year in June while on vacation in the Plano Tx area. Really good! I especially liked the pile on diced raw onions on it. Along with the spicy ketchup and the chocolate chip cookies.
My husband and I have eaten at Whataburger, he loves their Spicy Ketchup. As for the sale of Whataburger, Boy do I remember when that news was released. I can attest to the many Texans who were not happy about the sale ( as I live in Texas, but I am not one of the many Texans who got upset about it ) and many talked about buying it back.
Insiders say thay the family kids dont wanna take over the business that why they "sold it" the bank that's bought it is to expand the business.. the owner still have a seat at the boards
@@bucktoothbilly1577 It's not really all that surprising that the younger generation don't want to take over the business. However, I can assure you that are still many Texans who are still not happy about the the majority stake of Whataburger being sold. Funny thing is, no one else has stepped forward to buy it back, not even the Texas Billionaires.
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There is a Whataburger outside of the parking lot of where I work. Needless to say, I get a double cheese and bacon Whataburger a few times a month during my lunch break.
@@joelfrombethlehem I have had the opportunity to enjoy Whataburger since the early 70's. What was once a superior product is no longer represented in their current offerings.
I’ve only had Whataburger a few times, but over more than a 30 year period, most recently about 2 years ago in Alabama. It was ok but I remember it being better when I had it in Texas in the 80s and 90s
Here in El Paso, TX. we still have one of the old original "A" frame Whataburger buildings. I wonder how many of those are around? The building was sold and is now a small car sales lot with a very appropriate name of Whatacars!!!
One of things I miss about San Antonio since I've moved to Utah is whataburger. I wouldn't hesitate to drive all the way to Albaquerque just to get me some 😊
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We have one in our small town, and we visit it occasionally. There's also one in the town we previously lived in. Not sure how far south they go in Florida, because when we lived in South Florida, we never had any located near us.
I have n t heard of Whataburger in ages I did n t even know it was still around until it was sold a couple of years ago 2019 it s always nice to go for a walk down Memory Lane
There was a Whataburger near ASU in Tempe ca 1970. It was unique. It was spectacular. The burger options ranged from large to insanely large and there were like fifty different condiments and dozens of drinks you could get. They had Coke AND Pepsi. It was nuts.
We had a few Whataburgers in the Kansas City area up until several years ago when the last one closed down, but Patrick Mahomes has invested in building Whataburger franchises in the KC area again, and they have just started to pop up. The first and only time I ate at a Whataburger was actually in San Antonio, TX in March 2020, literally days before the COVID pandemic began. It thought it was pretty good. I would become a loyal patron if one opens up near me.
Yeah that first A frame in Odessa Tx. Got flattened after Whataburger sold out. I watched it go down from the bus stop across the street a horrible day that was.
I am a Californian who moved to Texas for a few years, and I can honestly say that Whataburger beats In-n-Out in every way except the shakes. Sometimes I do crave a 4x4, but I've driven 1000 miles to eat at a Whataburger because the Patty Melt is awesome. Most non-Texans that I tell this to accuse me of Blasphemy.
Went to In-N-Out the other day for the 2nd time ever. Got a double double (?), must have been 50% grease paired with excessively salty and tasteless fries. Never again.
@@Plasmacore_V Agreed; their fries are okay, but a bit salty, plus they just have a "different" taste from any other fries. The burgers are either good or excessively salty tasting depending on the cook and how new they are, and I never know which it's going to be until I take a bite.
Only place I know of where I could order whole wheat buns on my burger! I remember the first one being built in Odessa. Really enjoyed eating there and still do!
I worked for a company that serviced Whataburger vent hoods. Most Whataburger's are spotlessly clean, its impressive to say the least. McDonalds and any Chinese Restaurant ......not so much
Right!, there all over in Phoenix, I'm from south phx an I can count atleast 4 by my area, I'm out in the midwest now N there big here too, I miss filibertos tho thats only a cali, arizona an new mexico thing
When I was younger, we vacationed in Pensacola, and stayed at a Travel Lodge hotel near the location that was shown. My father, who was a long-haul trucker, made sure we ate at Whataburger. I was hooked on that first visit. Thank you, pops. 😻 These days, I always drive out of my way for a Whataburger, as there are none in the New Orleans area. When I find myself in Baton Rouge, or in Gulfport, Ms. - a Whataburger stop is a must.
Yeah otr truck drivers who get to try all different places must love it. That's what I think anyway. We love love it here in Texas. Once a couple of truckers were asked by my supervisor what they wanted and they didn't hesitate for a second. Whataburger with cheese.
I have yet to try a Whataburger. I heard of the chain long before "King Of The Hill" but watching this Recollection Road video, I have to search for a nearby Whataburger and check it out.
"Never heard of Whataburger before" but that W looks a lot like the West Virginia logo. Too bad we don't have Whataburger here, I'm sure their food is really good.
Raised on this slop in Tx & Ok for 40+ yrs. Truth is it was 100% better in the 70s & most likely before. And even then it was still a pile of greasy meatless crap. Best part of growing up w Whataburger nearby was climbing to the top of the roof before you got caught or fried your hands & knees because of the relentless hot Thx sun. And the slow slide down that melting tin roof was brutal. Many a Tx child spent days in emergency rooms recovering from such wounds & live on today to bare the scars. Slightly better than McDonald’s, much worse than Wendy’s. Don’t waste your $$!!
Ohhhhh yeeeaaahhh they're phenomenal delicious burger . Over the road truck drivers who get to try all kinds of burgers I will bet it's their favorite. Going in a few minutes to eat there. Usually get Whataburger with cheese unless I'm super starving then it's double meat and double cheese. Patty melt , mushroom Swiss and Monterey Jack are phenomenal too. 😋🤤
Great company to work for operational managers make six figures this brand is on the move. I know several people went from flipping burgers to making very good money they promote from within they not only build great burger but build even better people thank you. Mr.Dobbson you vision is still growing r.i.p
I worked third shift when I was in my early 20’s. There was a Wataburger a half mile from us. Could get breakfast or burgers at 3:30 in the morning. Ate from there often.
I remember the first time I ate at Whataburger. It was a summer in the mid 80's where the libraries here had some kind of promotion to encourage reading during the summer break. If you read a certain number of books they would give you a coupon for a free Whataburger with no additional purchase needed. My mother drove us and we four kids walked in sheepishly to the counter and presented the coupons. We each sat there eating our burger in an empty dining area while our mother waited outside in her van.
I moved to Houston to work as a manager for WhatABurger in the mid 80’s. I was personally responsible for the company’s switch to tray service at that time. Before then everything was served in a bag to go style, with the orders written on the bags. Mel left Whataburger because Mrs. Dobson wouldn’t allow him to also do beer commercials, so he went his own way. She also hated mustaches.
I'm always happily surprised when I get to learn about some american chain from many years past that is still around. So many companies take on debt and try to grow too fast, ultimately imploding - especially when run by greedy people from outside the founder family. Let's hope Whataburger will stand the test of time.
I was visiting a buddy in San Antonio and we were all out partying one night. I'd never been to Whataburger - I was starved - ordered a large triple combo with a shake. I finished it, but at Whataprice!
Their Pico De Gallo burger is great! (Limited time!) Hopefully their Hatch Green Chilies burger will be part of their revolving rotation again this year. And you must get their pattymelt, with bacon, jalapeno, and egg added!
We never had "Whataburger" in Pittsburgh, But I really dig finding out about the history of institutions that I have heard of but never got to experience. As a possible future episode, You might consider Pittsburgh's "Eat 'N Park", a chain of family restaurants that began as a Drive In in the 1940's It DOES have a delightfully backwards name and it airs what is thought to be the longest running unchanged Christmas season TV commercial in the US.
I absolutely love Whataburger they have been a Texas tradition since 1950 their breakfast taquitos are a must if no one in the comment section has tried them yet
As for many things. Stupid bean counter managers, often greedy private equity companies, think they can cut the quality of the ingredients while keeping the prices the same and people won’t notice.
@@andyrob3259 Always blaming it on the so-called "bean counters". Bean counters, or accountants as it were, do not make decisions affecting quality management, they manage the corporation's financial resources, maintain true and accurate financial records, and keep the firm in compliance on regulatory statutes and taxing. Believe me, they are waaaaay too busy with their charges than to be meddling in the destruction of an institution, trust me.
@@es2056 as a bean counter myself. That’s not 100% true. Bean counter often set targets, KPI’s and Operating Cost targets that pressure the managers to meet, by hook or by crook. So yes the bean counter doesn’t say ‘cut the ingredients’ but often by their influence managers set those targets are left with only two real large costs; staffing or ingredients where large savings can be made and the rest is inevitable.
I'm here in Tyler, Tx and we have at least 5...I think more but I know of at least 5 that are just a few miles apart. Each is a theme inside....I'm talking AMAZING DECOR like mini museums. NASCAR, HOTWHEELS, MOTORCYCLES, BASEBALL AND HOT RODS! The food is just ok in my opinion but it is def a Texas proud thing. You often see people playing games or cards at the tables or women crocheting in a little group or folks having Bible Study groups there. It is def a quaint place to hang out here in Tyler, Tx!
If a Chicago investor bought it I hope they'll put one in the Chicago area where I am. Everybody I know who's ever been to Texas raves about this place so I look forward to trying it when I get a chance. Never seen one myself.
Chicagoan who just moved to Texas last summer. Whataburger is ... fine sometimes but nothing terribly special. I had never had Whataburger before a year ago so I cannot attest to how good they were before the sale however I suspect that it is not unlike what happened to Portillo's back home : pretty good/sometimes really good but once they expanded and went to commissary food the quality went really downhill. (and always a bit too expensive for what it is) In Chicago I would not expect Whataburger to last very long or gain any real market share other than quick expansion due to the novelty aspect. Think of when Krispy Kreme built some stores in the area; it was The Hotness for what year or two maybe and now they are just gas station donuts.
@@batmandalorian5504 thanks for your response! The Portillo's example is a good one I can see that. If you remember Buona beef I think their burgers are the best chain ones around here.
LOL, "King of the Hill" is EXACTLY where I found out about "Whataburger". And even though I'm a solid charcoal man, Hank Hill got me to respect propane and propane accessories. 👍😊👍
Whataburger was great back in the day but food taste changes over the years. I remember as a kid eating their burgers in Lubbock! Home of the Buddy Holly.
Well even great minds like ours can disagree. Been living here for 54 years and taste just like it did when I was a kid. It's a whole lot more expensive though lol
I remember eating at What-A-Burger in Memphis Tennessee. It’s very cool that What-A-Burger has a restaurant located in Dallas Love Field 😀 which is great by The way.
TRUE! I worked for SWA before Love Field's remodel when only Chili's and McDonald's were in the terminal. After leaving SWA, I flew them through DAL and was STUNNED at both the remodel AND the Whataburger now housed inside. Since then, I've actually chosen flight routings through there (over other options like STL or DEN) solely and completely based on that fact. #GoodCall #LuvLove
I have 3 within a 5 minute drive in my neighborhood. I've been eating at Whataburger for over 30 years here in East Texas and it's still my go-to fast food restaurant. Some here in the comments are saying it's not the same ,but I have to totally disagree with them in MHO. The food is always hot ,made to order and of the highest quality. Plus.....where else can you get a super thick Dr Pepper shake? If it's orange and white, it's going to be right🍔🍿
As someone from Texas who love’s whataburger and who once worked there as well, whataburger is still good but not like before, after the Chicago firm bought it, I feel like it’s changed a lot and doesn’t taste like it used to
Even though they failed to hire me on two separate occasions, there is still a fondness for Whataburger. Californians who boast about In n Out burgers have no idea what they are talking about if they can't admit Whataburger is better - just all around better. And very Texan, too - large bun, large meat, fresh toppings. About the only rival for their burgers is Fuddrucker's which isn't fast food technically. Kudos to the founder's wife who didn't sell off the business when her husband died. That just shows how much the family loved their business.
I was born and grew up in Corpus Christi. It was a weekly treat for dad to go get the family Whataburgers every saturday night and bring them home for us all to eat at our TV trays and watch Gilligan's Island. It was a treat as a kid for me to go along and watch the burgers being made as you slid your trays along the rail till you got to the end, got your food, and paid. To this day, the closer you are to Corpus Christi, the better they are. Come up north even as far as Houston, and the quality is just not the same. Still better than places like McDonalds and so on, just not as good. I shiver to think what they must be like in other states. I'll still go there instead of the other places here in east Texas for a burger.
Prices have gotten out of control since the company was sold in 2019. We go out of our way now NOT to eat at Whataburger because of cost. And here in Texas...there's always a Dairy Queen nearby! Similar food...for about 35% less!! Plus, their desserts are MUCH better! :)
The first whataburger was down the street from my grandparents house. The Portland Tx location is by the house I grew up in. No never had to go far for whatabuger, but it was always our first stop when we would return from Mexico after a surfing trip.
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I had to laugh, when you asked the question, when was the last time you drove miles out of your way for a Whataburger? As a former interstate truck driver, I once had a craving for a Whataburger, and thus drove from Long Island, New York to my then favorite Whataburger restaurant in Dallas, TX., stopping only for fuel along the way. The staff was in disbelief, until I showed them my log book and fuel receipts, and gave me a second Whataburger to go, for free. Twenty-five years later, it’s still my only choice for a real Texas burger!
I live on long island you drove all the way to Texas for a burger that both shocked and impressed me
Yep now they're a lot closer to the east coast in Alabama. Yep we love love our Whataburger. Long haul truckers get to try everything and I'm pretty sure it's their favorite.
Gotta try braums
now that's good customer service 👌. Whataburger is one of a kind.
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My wife and I used to live in Branson Missouri and every once in awhile we would drive to Rogers Arkansas to the Whataburger, just to get a Whataburger. Sometimes we would stay overnight in the little motel there in Rogers Arkansas and grab some taquitos and drive back home. It is one of my favorite memories of my late wife.
If I may I suggest that whataburger restaurant will have udi's gluten free burger buns, and dairy free cheese slices for the beef, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pickles, and bacon with ketchup, and mayo.
Great story, and condolences.
For the 17 years that we lived in Montana, whenever we came home to Texas to visit, eating at Whataburger at least once was a must. Now we live less than 2 miles from a Whataburger here in Texas and eat there quite frequently.
Since 1989, the taste of beef changed forever because the government mandated that all cattle get injection of chemicals to prevent mad cow disease.
@MysteriousOklahoma Perhaps if you stick a fork in it and it barks, I would avoid eating it. 😜
I was from Georgia doing tree work after a hurricane in Houston. I walked from my motel room to a Whataburger, and had the best burger thus far in my life!
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I'm from Connecticut. Back in the '80s I was a field service tech for the the company I work for. I was assigned to guide the installation of some equipment on a construction job in Texas for a couple of weeks. The Texas guys that were assigned to work with me asked, "We're going to Waterburger, wanna join us?" "Water Burger?" It didn't sound very appetizing, but I thought "Sure" why not. It was awesome! Love it still to this day. I always stop there whenever I'm in the area.
I finally ate at a Whataburger for the first time at age 55. Living in SC, central FL, and now in the Bay Area, I never had a chance. But...due to a missed airline connection in Dallas due to mechanical issues, I got a hotel room overnight and ate a late dinner at a Whataburger near the hotel! And I LOOOOVED it!! Their fries are #1!
Whenever I'm in CA, I go for In and Out. Illinois... White Castle. TX... Whataburger. It's a shame these franchises aren't spread out a little more.
They had a location in p.c. florida in the 90s it closed tho.
I live in Texas and it's my favorite place to eat the fries are amazing and I'm addicted to adding extra onions to my burgers!
@@Skyrayfoodie me too! Grilled onions and green Chile is the way to go!
Warms my heart. Love this channel
There's still a 100% operational A-frame whataburger in Mesquite Texas right near downtown at Kearny and Beltline. Still have the rings out front for tying up horses.
I have seen that one before!
Heck yes, i believe its the only one in the entire dallas area. I say this because i drive alot due to the nature of my job and have not seen a functioning A piller Whataburger.
There's also an A-frame Whataburger on Cameron Road in Austin.
Uncle Jim, from Phoenix, drove for two days to meet us in Texas. The first thing he said, "I could go for a Whataburger!"
Your Uncle Jim has good taste. Best burger ever!
I remember my first time traveling for business in Texas. Passed 6 of those things on the interstate from Houston to Victoria.
Finally, got curious and hungry enough to pull over to the 7th one.
Nice lady asked “what can I get for you?”
I said I didn’t know and that I’d never been to a Whataburger before.
“You’ve never been to a whataburger before???!!!! Well, honey! You need you a number 1 combo and a shake. That’s the right way to start ‘round here!”
Good stuff, to be sure! Went a couple more times that week while I was in Victoria.
I was born and raised in Irving TX. We got our first Whataburger in about 1970. To this day it's where I go for my Birthday Dinner. Thanks for sharing the companies history!
I was in Houston for 4 months and i was obsessed with Whataburger! I felt so texan just walking in.
My first introduction to Whataburger was in Houston TX while undergoing chemo at M D Anderson Cancer Institute. The motel we stayed in had a Whataburger located next door on my last trip to Houston.
I have seen Whataburger in my travels. Have never eaten there. I LOVE King of the Hill! I love Texas! Guess I'll have to try it next time. Thanks!
#1 Their drive-thru is usually top notch. Fast, accurate, friendly. #2 Park, go inside. Nothing beats ordering, getting that little "order number" thingy, and getting settled at your table. They bring your food out to you. A crew member circulates with a condiment tray and makes sure you have enough ketchup etc. (Also... try the spicy ketchup!) Final tip? If you like Dr. Pepper, they seem to have some sort of deal together. Whataburger's Dr. Pepper fountains all seem to have the syrup set to 11. Their breakfasts rock too.
I used to go to Whataburger during the 1980's & 1990's when it was lunchtime and/or dinnertime. My favorite Whataburger TV commercial was that male Whataburger employee making himself a Whataburger. Nice.
I live in Longview,Tx and
there is 4 Whataburgers
in town and yes there food
is Great. It sure brings
back memories I remember
the big A-Frame building
and those multi colored
uniforms. Good memories.
Been a Whataburger👍 fan since high school 1974..here in Tucson, 🏜 Az.👌
Had to go to week long training seminar in Austin for a week about ten years ago. Out of curiosity tried Whataburger and went there twice a day the rest of my time there. I've missed it everyday since then.
I have never had a Whataburger. And I knew nothing about it until now. Thank you! Next time I see one, I'll stop.
I serviced a Whataburger in Altus OK one afternoon, it was 110 degrees give or take, the manager gave me a Banana shake and it was the best damn thing. I still think about that shake and that was over 10 years ago.
Whenever my wife and I go to Texas to visit her family we always stop at the first Whataburger on our route for lunch in Atlanta TX and on our way home we have breakfast at the Whataburger in Porter TX outside of Houston.
I like Whataburger. I go there most every Saturday morning. I’ve been doing that for about 20 years.
I love watching this channel to see all the unknown restaurants and stores you guys have down there. Just goes to show how the U.S.A is the land of opportunity.
amazing.. im 62 years old.. I never even heard of Whataburger before.. till I seen this video..
In 1968 I had my first Whataburger and still believe a double-double is way better than anything In and Out has to offer. I miss them marking the bag with your order and watching as the bag made it’s way down the line to checkout. And how about those fries, yum!
I was in College Station Texas for some firefighter training many years ago and saw the Whataburger for the first time. Unfortunately, I wasn't doing the driving, so the people I was with went where they wanted and I never got to go there. Unfortunately, no Whataburger in New Jersey. And yes, I remember King Of The Hill. Great show. I also remember the episode featuring his now deceased brother Dusty.
The thing I miss most about Texas --- a double meat, double cheese Whataburger with jalapenos. One of life's little pleasures. It's been nearly 16 years since I've had one.
When Whataburger first came to Mississippi, I had never heard of it. Whataburger is now my go-to place, especially for the fries and ketchup...The locations we have in Jackson MS were placed in Hardee's locations that had closed and recent ones to the area are not built to the A-frame... so we do miss that part...
I lived in the Birmingham AL area for a few years in the mid-2000s.
My town had a Whataburger.
My goodness they have GREAT food there. Hot , fresh ingredients , and I swear their ketchup tastes different than any I've tried. Best hamburgers I've had , hands down.
The restaurant I went to was always very clean as well.
I just had my first Whataburger experience this year in June while on vacation in the Plano Tx area. Really good! I especially liked the pile on diced raw onions on it. Along with the spicy ketchup and the chocolate chip cookies.
My favorite burger, extra onions is a must!
Great video about the much loved burger chain. The architecture of many of those restaurants is fantastic… National treasures in their own right!
My husband and I have eaten at Whataburger, he loves their Spicy Ketchup. As for the sale of Whataburger, Boy do I remember when that news was released. I can attest to the many Texans who were not happy about the sale ( as I live in Texas, but I am not one of the many Texans who got upset about it ) and many talked about buying it back.
Insiders say thay the family kids dont wanna take over the business that why they "sold it" the bank that's bought it is to expand the business.. the owner still have a seat at the boards
@@bucktoothbilly1577 It's not really all that surprising that the younger generation don't want to take over the business. However, I can assure you that are still many Texans who are still not happy about the the majority stake of Whataburger being sold.
Funny thing is, no one else has stepped forward to buy it back, not even the Texas Billionaires.
Hands down, Whataburger has the best hamburgers ever! Their iconic building added to the experience!
Was a manager back in the early 90's in Houston. Love EM.....No better Burger and fries!
3:17 I used to stutter really bad. I was also in school choir. My wonderful speech therapist asked me if I stuttered when I sang. No, I did not. I learned to not stutter by singing what I wanted to say. It worked! I took at least a year but it was pretty bad. I love singing and language and I am so grateful for that wonderful speech therapist ❤
There is a Whataburger outside of the parking lot of where I work. Needless to say, I get a double cheese and bacon Whataburger a few times a month during my lunch break.
I used to have 2 locations within a mile of where I am at. Admittedly, the quality of what it once was is sadly not what it is today.
Where do you live?
@@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736 Phoenix.
I'll keep that in mind - the quality of what it once was is sadly not what it is today. Thanks, Marma Kitty.
@@joelfrombethlehem I have had the opportunity to enjoy Whataburger since the early 70's. What was once a superior product is no longer represented in their current offerings.
I’ve only had Whataburger a few times, but over more than a 30 year period, most recently about 2 years ago in Alabama. It was ok but I remember it being better when I had it in Texas in the 80s and 90s
Good food 🍔
On the rare occasion I settle for fast food, Whataburger is my go-to. 👍🏻 It's not even a question.
Here in El Paso, TX. we still have one of the old original "A" frame Whataburger buildings. I wonder how many of those are around? The building was sold and is now a small car sales lot with a very appropriate name of Whatacars!!!
There is still a original A Frame here in Baytown, Tx where I live, It's now Snowflake Doughnuts
One of things I miss about San Antonio since I've moved to Utah is whataburger. I wouldn't hesitate to drive all the way to Albaquerque just to get me some 😊
💁🏻♀️ Don’t give up hope….They’re building a bunch in Kansas City.
🤷🏻♀️ Maybe if you put some comments on their homepage, they’ll swing over your way!
🙇🏻♀️ 💭 🍔 🇺🇸
💁🏻♀️ San Antonio is where I discovered this place…. approximately 15 years ago. My tastebuds have been in mourning every since.
@MysteriousOklahoma Blake's is really good!
Utah has Crown Burger so all is not lost. Love their Pastrami burger!
We have one in our small town, and we visit it occasionally. There's also one in the town we previously lived in. Not sure how far south they go in Florida, because when we lived in South Florida, we never had any located near us.
Whataburger is definitely a Texas tradition. I was surprised to learn so many other states have them too.
I have n t heard of Whataburger in ages I did n t even know it was still around until it was sold a couple of years ago 2019 it s always nice to go for a walk down Memory Lane
There was a Whataburger near ASU in Tempe ca 1970. It was unique. It was spectacular. The burger options ranged from large to insanely large and there were like fifty different condiments and dozens of drinks you could get. They had Coke AND Pepsi. It was nuts.
We had a few Whataburgers in the Kansas City area up until several years ago when the last one closed down, but Patrick Mahomes has invested in building Whataburger franchises in the KC area again, and they have just started to pop up. The first and only time I ate at a Whataburger was actually in San Antonio, TX in March 2020, literally days before the COVID pandemic began. It thought it was pretty good. I would become a loyal patron if one opens up near me.
Yeah that first A frame in Odessa Tx. Got flattened after Whataburger sold out. I watched it go down from the bus stop across the street a horrible day that was.
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It had at that time of demolition an attached dining room where the drive up used to be.
I am a Californian who moved to Texas for a few years, and I can honestly say that Whataburger beats In-n-Out in every way except the shakes. Sometimes I do crave a 4x4, but I've driven 1000 miles to eat at a Whataburger because the Patty Melt is awesome. Most non-Texans that I tell this to accuse me of Blasphemy.
Went to In-N-Out the other day for the 2nd time ever. Got a double double (?), must have been 50% grease paired with excessively salty and tasteless fries. Never again.
@@Plasmacore_V Agreed; their fries are okay, but a bit salty, plus they just have a "different" taste from any other fries. The burgers are either good or excessively salty tasting depending on the cook and how new they are, and I never know which it's going to be until I take a bite.
Had in n out and wasn't impressed. Here I'm in Whataburger eating a patty melt. Just totally 😋🤤 . Though usually get Whataburger with cheese.
Just had a grilled chicken melt there yesterday. 😋 Their Swiss mushroom burger is really good too. Their fries are the best I’ve had anywhere.
Only place I know of where I could order whole wheat buns on my burger! I remember the first one being built in Odessa. Really enjoyed eating there and still do!
I worked for a company that serviced Whataburger vent hoods. Most Whataburger's are spotlessly clean, its impressive to say the least. McDonalds and any Chinese Restaurant ......not so much
I eat there often, it's less than 5 minutes away from where I live! The fries with their bbq sauce is great!
Try their spicy ketchup!
Fortunately being in Phoenix there’s no need to drive for miles only about 10 minutes to either of the 2 near me.
Right!, there all over in Phoenix, I'm from south phx an I can count atleast 4 by my area, I'm out in the midwest now N there big here too, I miss filibertos tho thats only a cali, arizona an new mexico thing
I’m in Dallas and can’t go 10 minutes without seeing the big W. Fortunately I have one around the block. Their whatachicken sandwich is my favorite.
I live in southern cali your so lucky ive been trying to get my partner to make a trip to Phoenix for any little reason because I want whataburger lol
@@erikgonzalez2278 Go to the location on Thomas and Hayden in Scottsdale. Seems to be the best one around.
When I was younger, we vacationed in Pensacola, and stayed at a Travel Lodge hotel near the location that was shown. My father, who was a long-haul trucker, made sure we ate at Whataburger. I was hooked on that first visit. Thank you, pops. 😻 These days, I always drive out of my way for a Whataburger, as there are none in the New Orleans area. When I find myself in Baton Rouge, or in Gulfport, Ms. - a Whataburger stop is a must.
Yeah otr truck drivers who get to try all different places must love it. That's what I think anyway. We love love it here in Texas. Once a couple of truckers were asked by my supervisor what they wanted and they didn't hesitate for a second. Whataburger with cheese.
We now have a Whataburger in Tucson, but no A frame roof and no red & white stripes.
I have yet to try a Whataburger. I heard of the chain long before "King Of The Hill" but watching this Recollection Road video, I have to search for a nearby Whataburger and check it out.
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Get the hot and spicy bacon burger, you will love it.
Mushroom Swiss………oh, man!
You will not be disappointed. Don’t get anything fancy. Just get a Whataburger with cheese and some fries. You will enjoy it.
Better than Burger King and McDonalds any day!
"Never heard of Whataburger before" but that W looks a lot like the West Virginia logo. Too bad we don't have Whataburger here, I'm sure their food is really good.
Yes, WV stole it from whataburger.
Best burgers you will ever slide thru your lips!
Raised on this slop in Tx & Ok for 40+ yrs. Truth is it was 100% better in the 70s & most likely before. And even then it was still a pile of greasy meatless crap. Best part of growing up w Whataburger nearby was climbing to the top of the roof before you got caught or fried your hands & knees because of the relentless hot Thx sun. And the slow slide down that melting tin roof was brutal. Many a Tx child spent days in emergency rooms recovering from such wounds & live on today to bare the scars. Slightly better than McDonald’s, much worse than Wendy’s. Don’t waste your $$!!
Ohhhhh yeeeaaahhh they're phenomenal delicious burger . Over the road truck drivers who get to try all kinds of burgers I will bet it's their favorite. Going in a few minutes to eat there. Usually get Whataburger with cheese unless I'm super starving then it's double meat and double cheese. Patty melt , mushroom Swiss and Monterey Jack are phenomenal too. 😋🤤
@@jaya.0069 Who stole it from Wonder Woman.
Great company to work for operational managers make six figures this brand is on the move. I know several people went from flipping burgers to making very good money they promote from within they not only build great burger but build even better people thank you. Mr.Dobbson you vision is still growing r.i.p
Whataburger ROCKS!!! I can walk into one at 6:30 in the morning and get a bacon cheeseburger, cooked made to order !!
Now THAT is a breakfast baby!
I worked third shift when I was in my early 20’s. There was a Wataburger a half mile from us. Could get breakfast or burgers at 3:30 in the morning. Ate from there often.
Worked at Whataburger while in high school in Tucson, AZ. It was 1975. I still love a Whataburger today!
I remember the first time I ate at Whataburger. It was a summer in the mid 80's where the libraries here had some kind of promotion to encourage reading during the summer break. If you read a certain number of books they would give you a coupon for a free Whataburger with no additional purchase needed. My mother drove us and we four kids walked in sheepishly to the counter and presented the coupons. We each sat there eating our burger in an empty dining area while our mother waited outside in her van.
This was way more interesting than I expected! More interesting than any other fast food place you’ve highlighted.
We just got one in our town few years ago
Out on the west coast the Der Wienerschnitzel buildings are almost identical to the Whataburger design!
There were der Wienerschnitzel in Houston in the 70's.
We had them here in TX also. As a kid, mom would take my sister and I there on the way back from the dentist. Remember the collectable coke glasses?
There is still one wienerschnitzel in Baton Rouge close to LSU 🐅
I'm moving to a state that has no Weinerschnitzel, I will really miss it!
Yup!
I have lived in Arizona and Florida. Whataburger was the only thing open sometimes. I loved the spicy ketchup!!
I moved to Houston to work as a manager for WhatABurger in the mid 80’s. I was personally responsible for the company’s switch to tray service at that time.
Before then everything was served in a bag to go style, with the orders written on the bags.
Mel left Whataburger because Mrs. Dobson wouldn’t allow him to also do beer commercials, so he went his own way. She also hated mustaches.
I'm always happily surprised when I get to learn about some american chain from many years past that is still around. So many companies take on debt and try to grow too fast, ultimately imploding - especially when run by greedy people from outside the founder family. Let's hope Whataburger will stand the test of time.
I loved me some whataburger as a kid growing up in Tx in the 70’s
The last picture is the one nearest to me. I appreciate that there are 2 A frame Whataburger’s.
Looks like the one in Mobile Al. on Government Blvd. Less than a mile from my home!
@@jaya.0069 it is.
Love them whataburgers!
They have a great Burger when in Texas it's a must stop
I was visiting a buddy in San Antonio and we were all out partying one night. I'd never been to Whataburger - I was starved - ordered a large triple combo with a shake. I finished it, but at Whataprice!
Their Pico De Gallo burger is great! (Limited time!) Hopefully their Hatch Green Chilies burger will be part of their revolving rotation again this year. And you must get their pattymelt, with bacon, jalapeno, and egg added!
Whataburger is expanding with 4 restaurants coming to the Kansas City area this fall. :) It's about time.
Mahomes is a Investor in a group bringing 30 to kc in next 7 years. Damn good news!
One of my all time favorites
We never had "Whataburger" in Pittsburgh, But I really dig finding out about the history of institutions that I have heard of but never got to experience. As a possible future episode, You might consider Pittsburgh's "Eat 'N Park", a chain of family restaurants that began as a Drive In in the 1940's It DOES have a delightfully backwards name and it airs what is thought to be the longest running unchanged Christmas season TV commercial in the US.
I absolutely love Whataburger they have been a Texas tradition since 1950 their breakfast taquitos are a must if no one in the comment section has tried them yet
"What-a-burger should be-e!"
Every since they were sold it has declined. Whataburger is no longer what it once was. Such a shame.
As for many things. Stupid bean counter managers, often greedy private equity companies, think they can cut the quality of the ingredients while keeping the prices the same and people won’t notice.
Last ten years or more , what is? At least we have cheap big screen TV sets and smartphones now. Was it worth it?
@@andyrob3259 Always blaming it on the so-called "bean counters". Bean counters, or accountants as it were, do not make decisions affecting quality management, they manage the corporation's financial resources, maintain true and accurate financial records, and keep the firm in compliance on regulatory statutes and taxing. Believe me, they are waaaaay too busy with their charges than to be meddling in the destruction of an institution, trust me.
That has been my experience as well, and I have been an avid Whataburger fan since 1965.
@@es2056 as a bean counter myself. That’s not 100% true. Bean counter often set targets, KPI’s and Operating Cost targets that pressure the managers to meet, by hook or by crook. So yes the bean counter doesn’t say ‘cut the ingredients’ but often by their influence managers set those targets are left with only two real large costs; staffing or ingredients where large savings can be made and the rest is inevitable.
Now, as it approaches 6:00 pm EST, I find myself starving now!
And yet where’s I am it’s 8.56am Friday (Melbourne Australia) and I’m still feeling hungry watching this.
I'm here in Tyler, Tx and we have at least 5...I think more but I know of at least 5 that are just a few miles apart. Each is a theme inside....I'm talking AMAZING DECOR like mini museums. NASCAR, HOTWHEELS, MOTORCYCLES, BASEBALL AND HOT RODS! The food is just ok in my opinion but it is def a Texas proud thing. You often see people playing games or cards at the tables or women crocheting in a little group or folks having Bible Study groups there. It is def a quaint place to hang out here in Tyler, Tx!
I started going to Wataburger in 1969,they opened one in Clearwater,Fla. I went there pretty much every Friday night.
If a Chicago investor bought it I hope they'll put one in the Chicago area where I am. Everybody I know who's ever been to Texas raves about this place so I look forward to trying it when I get a chance. Never seen one myself.
Chicagoan who just moved to Texas last summer. Whataburger is ... fine sometimes but nothing terribly special. I had never had Whataburger before a year ago so I cannot attest to how good they were before the sale however I suspect that it is not unlike what happened to Portillo's back home : pretty good/sometimes really good but once they expanded and went to commissary food the quality went really downhill. (and always a bit too expensive for what it is) In Chicago I would not expect Whataburger to last very long or gain any real market share other than quick expansion due to the novelty aspect. Think of when Krispy Kreme built some stores in the area; it was The Hotness for what year or two maybe and now they are just gas station donuts.
@@batmandalorian5504 thanks for your response! The Portillo's example is a good one I can see that. If you remember Buona beef I think their burgers are the best chain ones around here.
@@timmmahhhh Yeah Man, Buona was always really good
Love Whataburger. I got one 1/2 a mile from me.
LOL, "King of the Hill" is EXACTLY where I found out about "Whataburger". And even though I'm a solid charcoal man, Hank Hill got me to respect propane and propane accessories. 👍😊👍
Whataburger was great back in the day but food taste changes over the years. I remember as a kid eating their burgers in Lubbock! Home of the Buddy Holly.
and Mac Davis
Whataburger is still great. Good things never go out of style
@@ThecrosseyedTexan - Style is one aspect, taste is another. The taste is not there.
Well even great minds like ours can disagree. Been living here for 54 years and taste just like it did when I was a kid. It's a whole lot more expensive though lol
We need one in Canada!
I remember eating at What-A-Burger in Memphis Tennessee. It’s very cool that What-A-Burger has a restaurant located in Dallas Love Field 😀 which is great by The way.
TRUE! I worked for SWA before Love Field's remodel when only Chili's and McDonald's were in the terminal. After leaving SWA, I flew them through DAL and was STUNNED at both the remodel AND the Whataburger now housed inside.
Since then, I've actually chosen flight routings through there (over other options like STL or DEN) solely and completely based on that fact.
#GoodCall #LuvLove
@@daniellilly7591 Hey I work with you there😀
I have 3 within a 5 minute drive in my neighborhood. I've been eating at Whataburger for over 30 years here in East Texas and it's still my go-to fast food restaurant. Some here in the comments are saying it's not the same ,but I have to totally disagree with them in MHO. The food is always hot ,made to order and of the highest quality. Plus.....where else can you get a super thick Dr Pepper shake? If it's orange and white, it's going to be right🍔🍿
Heck yeah, I totally agree!
Ohhhhh yeeeaaahhh they're phenomenal delicious burger
As someone from Texas who love’s whataburger and who once worked there as well, whataburger is still good but not like before, after the Chicago firm bought it, I feel like it’s changed a lot and doesn’t taste like it used to
Even though they failed to hire me on two separate occasions, there is still a fondness for Whataburger. Californians who boast about In n Out burgers have no idea what they are talking about if they can't admit Whataburger is better - just all around better. And very Texan, too - large bun, large meat, fresh toppings. About the only rival for their burgers is Fuddrucker's which isn't fast food technically. Kudos to the founder's wife who didn't sell off the business when her husband died. That just shows how much the family loved their business.
I live in California and I wish In n' Out would get lost; their fries taste like cardboard.
please make more videos like this taking walks down Memory Lane
I was born and grew up in Corpus Christi. It was a weekly treat for dad to go get the family Whataburgers every saturday night and bring them home for us all to eat at our TV trays and watch Gilligan's Island. It was a treat as a kid for me to go along and watch the burgers being made as you slid your trays along the rail till you got to the end, got your food, and paid. To this day, the closer you are to Corpus Christi, the better they are. Come up north even as far as Houston, and the quality is just not the same. Still better than places like McDonalds and so on, just not as good. I shiver to think what they must be like in other states. I'll still go there instead of the other places here in east Texas for a burger.
Prices have gotten out of control since the company was sold in 2019. We go out of our way now NOT to eat at Whataburger because of cost. And here in Texas...there's always a Dairy Queen nearby! Similar food...for about 35% less!! Plus, their desserts are MUCH better! :)
The first whataburger was down the street from my grandparents house. The Portland Tx location is by the house I grew up in. No never had to go far for whatabuger, but it was always our first stop when we would return from Mexico after a surfing trip.
OMG, love me some Whataburger... double Whataburger w/cheese everything on it .... Pensacola baby...go for vacation, leave on probation.
There used to be one near South Tampa Along highway 301, in the 60s & 70s. Any time we were headed up toward Tampa this was always a mandatory stop.
They're the only place I know of with actual malts and not just shakes. I could live on those things.
I've always favored whataburger as a kid,it's my childhood place.i go at least 5 times a month in my hometown of LUBBOCK TX
My husband raved for years about Whataburger. We just moved to Texas. Yeah, I get it now. 👍