Whataburger celebrates 75th anniversary with 75-cent burger deal

Highlights

• Whataburger to sell its original burger for 75 cents on 8 August.
  
• Offer available for one day only, via the app or online.
  
• Promotion marks the chain’s 75th anniversary, known as National Whataburger Day.
  
• South Carolina has 16 Whataburger locations participating in the offer.
  
• Other celebrations include commemorative merchandise and a fan event in Texas.
  

Whataburger will sell its original burger for 75 cents for one day only on Friday, 8 August, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations. The promotion, available through the Whataburger app or website, applies to the chain’s classic burger — two beef patties with lettuce, tomato, pickles, diced onions, and mustard on a toasted bun.

The company has designated the date as National Whataburger Day, commemorating the first burger sold by founder Harmon Dobson in 1950 from a stand in Corpus Christi, Texas.

75 years of service and expansion

Now headquartered in San Antonio, Whataburger operates 1,151 locations across 17 US states, including 16 in South Carolina. Cities with current locations include Anderson, Boiling Springs, Duncan, Easley, Greenwood, Indian Land, Irmo, and Mauldin. Columbia, Greenville, Lexington, and Spartanburg each have two restaurants.

Further expansion is underway, with new sites expected to open in Simpsonville and another Greenville location before the end of 2025.

Additional celebrations and commemorative items

In addition to the Whataburger 75 cents burger promotion, the company is offering a new set of limited-edition commemorative cups, available while supplies last.

A special event is also planned at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, where the Hooks will face off against the Tulsa Drillers. The first 1,500 fans will receive a limited-edition Whataguy mask, while the first 5,000 will get a Whataguy cape.

Debbie Stroud, President and CEO of Whataburger, stated:

“Whataburger’s story has always been one about people — the fans who’ve made us part of their everyday moments, the Family Members who serve every meal with care and pride, and the communities that have welcomed us like family for 75 years.”

A legacy of growth and change

Harmon Dobson, the original founder, led the company until his death in a plane crash in 1967. His wife, Grace Dobson, assumed leadership and oversaw its growth to 600 locations before her passing in 2005.

In 2019, the Dobson family sold its majority stake to BDT Capital, a Chicago-based investment firm. Since then, the brand has reintroduced franchising after a 20-year pause. Prospective franchisees must show $1.2 million in liquid assets, a minimum net worth of $12.5 million, and commit to opening at least five locations within five years.

Whataburger restaurants are open 24 hours a day, every day except Christmas.

Note: Whataburger is not affiliated with the independently owned What-a-Burger, a similarly named but unrelated local business.