𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟳𝟱 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟴𝗧𝗛, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗬'𝗦 𝟳𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬

by Jim Barton    Source: Valley Central

Whataburger is celebrating its 75th anniversary in a big way this Friday, August 8, with a special throwback deal for fans. For one day only, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., customers who are members of the Whataburger Rewards program can get a classic #1 Whataburger for just 75 cents. The offer is available only through the Whataburger app and is limited to one per person. Customizations and extras will cost a little more, but it’s a rare chance to enjoy a beloved burger at a 1950s price.

The deal is part of the company’s broader celebration of 75 years since it served its very first burger in Corpus Christi, Texas. Back in 1950, Harmon Dobson had a simple idea: serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so tasty that people would exclaim, “What a burger!” That dream turned into a fast-food icon, especially across Texas and the southern U.S.

Whataburger’s President and CEO Debbie Stroud says this milestone is about more than just marking time, it's about honoring the memories and traditions that have made Whataburger a favorite for generations. “This anniversary is our way of saying thank you,” she said in a statement. “Thank you for your trust, your loyalty, and for letting us be part of your table.”

For me, Whataburger brings back some personal memories too. Back in the late ’60s, my friend Alex, who managed the Whataburger on Palm Blvd. where it butts into Boca Chica, used to hand me a couple of “free Whataburger” tokens whenever he came into Glen's Supermarket where I worked.That was back when a Whataburger cost a dollar and McDonald's regular burger sold for 25 cents. I still remember the unique smell of a fresh Whataburger from those days.

Today, Whataburger continues to pride itself on fresh, made-to-order meals using 100% pure, never-frozen beef and that signature five-inch toasted bun. Whether you want extra bacon, grilled jalapeños, or to skip the tomatoes, they’ll make it just the way you like, 24/7.

Now with over 1,100 locations in 16 states, Whataburger has grown from a single burger stand into a place that millions call a favorite. With its orange-and-white stripes, signature Fancy Ketchup, and friendly service, it’s more than a restaurant — it’s a part of the community.