CHARLOTTE — Whataburger’s march into the Carolinas will continue in 2026. The Texas-based-burger plans seven more NC locations, after finally cracking into North Carolina with 12 restaurants last year. That list includes a second location in Hickory — as well as one in at 13721 Mallard Creek Road and at 2265 Cross Point Drive in Rock Hill.
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The company opened to long lines, says Donna Tuttle, vice president of marketing “All around it’s been a great success. It’s all very positive and lots of growth still expected.”
Expect the number of Charlotte area restaurants to grow to the low to mid-teens over the next 24 months, says Todd Ewen, chief development officer.
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