If you live in North Florida, you’re likely very familiar with the taste, smell and iconic orange and white branding of Whataburger.
The Texas-based fast food restaurant has exploded to popularity since it opened in Corpus Christi in 1950, and now boasts a cult following with more than 1,000 locations in 16 different states. But in Florida, Whataburger is only plentiful in the northern half of the state.
Now, Whataburger locations are starting to pop up in Southwest Florida, too. In 2024, plans began for a Whataburger in Sarasota, Florida, which is expected to open some time in 2026. And another planned for Bradenton…