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East Charlotte got its long‑awaited taste of Whataburger as the Texas‑born chain opened its first restaurant inside the city limits on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 12935 Albemarle Road near Rocky River Road. Opening‑day crowds packed the site and rolled into a weekend “Whatabash” celebration—clear proof that the orange‑and‑white brand has arrived in Charlotte with momentum.
What’s new on Albemarle Road: a double drive‑thru, digital menu boards, and a custom interior mural nodding to Queen City iconography. The store operates 24/7, serves breakfast 11 p.m.–11 a.m., and offers curbside pickup, delivery, and ordering via the app and website; phone: (704) 208‑4951. Menu draws include the Patty Melt and Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, with made‑to‑order customization, fresh, never‑frozen beef, and cult‑favorite Fancy and Spicy Ketchup…