Whataburger is a true Texas original. The burger chain got its start in Corpus Christi in 1950 and quickly grew a loyal fanbase since that time. It’s been half a decade since Whataburger sold to BDT Capital Partners to expand their burger goodness to other parts of the country. The Dobson family no longer owns Whataburger, but a great group of CEOs has lead the burger chain in its current growth. A new CEO is set to take the reins in 2025 with a background at McDonald’s and Starbucks.