Whataburger, the Texas-based burger chain celebrating its 75th anniversary, has opened its first location in North Carolina.
The new restaurant launched Thursday in Gastonia, a suburb of Charlotte.
“For 75 years, Whataburger has grown from a single burger stand into a brand loved across the country, but our heart has always stayed in local communities like Gastonia,” said Debbie Stroud, Whataburger president and CEO. “Having lived in North Carolina for years, opening our doors here feels like coming home…