Whataburger is officially returning to the Tampa Bay area. Ahead of its planned February 2026 opening, leaders from the company visited schools, local officials and community partners to better understand the neighborhoods they will soon serve.
The visit included a ceremonial groundbreaking in Largo and a $10,000 donation to Feeding Tampa Bay.
This article explains what happened, why it matters for Tampa Bay and what to expect next.
What happened
Whataburger’s corporate leadership team spent the day in Tampa meeting with educators, nonprofit partners and city officials…