Hot off the press – and the grill! Whataburger is preparing to serve up its burgers and Fancy and Spicy Ketchup at its first Emory restaurant, opening Thursday, September 28 at 11 a.m. at 959 E Lennon Dr.
In partnership with longtime franchisee Webster Enterprises, the location honors Whataburger’s storied history while looking to the future with a forward-thinking design. Attached to a Kim’s Convenience Store, offering customers food, fuel and clean restrooms, additional restaurant features include an exposed A-frame design and covered drive-thru.
“We are thrilled to bring the first Whataburger to this vibrant community and eager for the opportunity to serve friends and neighbors in both the Emory and Lake Fork area,” said Jade Webster, president of Webster Enterprises in a statement. “We are committed to serving as a hub for locals and dedicated to fostering a stronger community by building partnerships with hometown schools and organizations.”
Operating Partner and General Manager Marc Shoaff will lead the restaurant’s 100 local employees, whom Whataburger calls Family Members, to serve the community 24/7 through the dining room and drive-thru. Additional services will be available in the coming weeks, such as delivery and online ordering via the Whataburger App and Whataburger.com.
Whataburger is open 24/7, 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day), with breakfast served from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. In addition to dining locally, signature sauces, including Whataburger Fancy Ketchup, Spicy Ketchup, Original Mustard, One-of-a-Kind Creamy Pepper Sauce and more, are offered at area Brookshire’s, Kroger, Sam’s Club, and Walmart grocery stores.
