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What does a Whataburger Franchise Cost?

The first Whataburger started as a burger stand in 1950 by Harmon Dobson in Corpus Christi, TX. And today is still family-owned and operated. Although Whataburger doesn’t demand any kind of royalty fee, it does have a hefty price tag. Potential franchise owners must have a $12.5 million minimum net worth and $1,200,000 in liquid capital and are asked to open 5 Whataburger restaurants within 5 years.

Total Investment$1,200,000
Cash Required$1,200,000
Business TypeFranchise
Target MarketSee List

Open a Whataburger Franchise.

With more than 830 units, Whataburger has established itself for its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since 1950.

Whataburger has grown tremendously since its humble beginnings as a small roadside burger stand. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX and has locations in 10 states and sales of more than $2 billion annually. Whataburger has 45,000 employees and more than 14 million customers.

Learn more about Whataburger today.

Open a Whataburger in any of these available states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK, TN, TX

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Whataburger brand began in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas when the founder Harmon Dobson opened up his burger stand. He made his burgers so enormous that he exclaimed, “Whataburger” then, the name was born.

The fast-food restaurant is open 24 hours and makes every Whataburger fresh to order,
made with 100% pure American beef. It is a family-owned and operated franchise and restaurants offer inside dining, drive-thru, curbside and delivery options.

The total investment required to open a Whataburger restaurant is $1.2 million. Whataburger requires franchisees to have a minimum net worth of $12.5 million and commit to opening at least five locations in five years.

Plans include opening 25 units in 2021.

* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.

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