June 15, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: I remember listening to an interview with a Whataburger corporate rep a year years back and he said they lost money on the ketchup. My guess is that'll be the first thing to get phased out. 3 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said: He was talking about at Whataburger locations. I think the packaging will different. Ketchup packets. they give the ketchup away for free. they don’t get money for the ketchup. if I go to the counter and ask for more ketchup, no money changes hands. 2 hours ago, Deej said: I don't know what Whataburger you were going to, but not the case at all in the six or seven I frequent. the patties are smaller than they used to be. fact.
June 15, 20196 yr sold out to corporate carpetbaggers. they can go fuck a cactus and I hope the business suffers terribly... after I make my farewell tour.
June 15, 20196 yr I'll wait til they use cheaper produce, charge for everything that once was a small gift to their loyal customers...when they lose that personal touch. Then I will make those responsible... I will make them wish they they never. Even after I'm locked up, I will find a way to torment them. Until then, everyone chill.
June 15, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, Walden Ponderer said: Watt-a-burger?J.J. Watt rallies Texans to buy Whataburger back from Chicago bank WHATABURGER J.J. Watt rallies Texans to buy Whataburger back from Chicago bank Ad Duration00:05 - More Info Play PlayCurrent time00:00Seek 00:00 Duration00:30Toggle MuteVolume Settings Toggle Fullscreen EMBED <>MORE VIDEOS The Texans star even has a few ideas for how to manage Whataburger's menu after returning the chain to Texas' hands. Updated 3 hours ago HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- After Texas lost two storied businesses to outsiders in one week, J.J. Wattsays enough is enough. On Thursday, Schlitterbahn announced it was selling off its Galveston and New Braunfels water parks to Ohio-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. About 24 hours later, news of family-owned Whataburger's sale to a Chicago bank stunned many, including the Texans defensive end. As Whataburger and BDT Capital announced the sale Friday, which brings the Texas fast food giant into a portfolio which includes minority investments in Einstein Bros. Bagels and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Watt propositioned Texans with an investment idea of his own. "Ok, I say we all chip in and buy Whataburger back," Watt tweeted. wtf does that yankee know about whataburger?
June 15, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, Neonmoon said: First sign will be them taking away signature spicey ketchup tubs. First they will have smaller packets instead Then they will just have one type of ketchup Changes will be small and incremental. First they came for the spicy ketchup, but I did not speak out, for I did not like spicy ketchup. Then they came for the ketchup tubs, but I did not speak out, for I was accustomed to packets. Then they replaced the house brand with Hunts, and I switched to In N' Out.
June 15, 20196 yr 51 minutes ago, WBT said: wtf does that yankee know about whataburger? Being his usual over ingratiating self and the rubes eat it up, as usual.
June 15, 20196 yr The Onion goes straight for the throat, damn https://local.theonion.com/man-derives-depressing-amount-of-pride-from-hometown-bu-1819575006?fbclid=IwAR2HQ_2aeUXjZgZSN6G9dF1zsrhrvyPzxUHqpkYNDF3Lw4WK-cSgDkkVbLg
June 15, 20196 yr We have Portillo's and Shake Shack in Chicago - Whataburger would do very well here. They should start with a prime location in River North targeted at tourists then expand out into the suburbs like Naperville or Schaumburg.
June 15, 20196 yr Gottdamn... this is worse than the Waggoner Ranch being sold to that Jackass California billionaire, or Pace Picante being taken over by Heinz yankees. National tragedy it is.
June 15, 20196 yr Let's be honest, Whataburger had already declined some before any takeover. The patties have been smaller for awhile, half the time when I lift the bun it almost looks like Where's the beef? and some locations are skimpy with toppings. At least the taste was still there, for now. I don’t know about the size of the patties, but the somewhat consistently cold and soggy fries caked in salt always perplexed me.
June 15, 20196 yr Maybe the now former Whataburger big cigars read this and said it's time for us to GTHO ? https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9297187/fast-food-dementia-damage-irreversible/
June 15, 20196 yr I am torn by this annoucement: a) on one hand I'm excited that Whataburger could come to the Midwest b) one of the best things about returning to Texas has been the trips to Whataburger
June 15, 20196 yr I hope I'm wrong, but this is the end of Whataburger (as we know it). Fucking Chicago.
June 15, 20196 yr Chicago investment group will make Whataburger better. It had been going downhill due to lack of investment.
June 15, 20196 yr On 6/14/2019 at 11:31 AM, Lagunamadre said: BDT Capital out of Chicago. Majority share. Can't wait to find out the financial details. All your whataburgers are belong to us. Edited June 15, 20196 yr by ChiTownDoc
June 15, 20196 yr 23 hours ago, Landomatic said: Need to put our man @ChiTownDoc on this...keep those yankee fuckers in line. Huge fan. Hope they don’t fuck it up. But if the quality drops a tad and we get them here, I’m game. Blasphemy, I know.
June 15, 20196 yr I thought we'd get to see forever But forever's gone away It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday I don't know where this road Is going to lead All I know is where we've been And what we've been through If we get to see tomorrow I hope it's worth all the wait It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
June 15, 20196 yr 19 hours ago, Junior Miller said: If any of you fucks who want whataburger in your northern state get your wish it will be like a twilight zone episode. You'll get Whataburger but it'll be so shitty and corporate that it'll be a garbage version of Whataburger and you'll never want to eat it. QFT. The last few years we’ve got a DQ and Sonic in the Capital Region here in NY, both aren’t near as good as we remember them being back in Texas. There is another DQ about an hour or so away that’s in a small town/village that’s pretty good, the local Ednas & Luettas do a good job.
June 15, 20196 yr I, for one, welcome the northern migration of the greatest hamburger chain overlords. you texans need to spread the wealth
June 15, 20196 yr QFT. The last few years we’ve got a DQ and Sonic in the Capital Region here in NY, both aren’t near as good as we remember them being back in Texas. There is another DQ about an hour or so away that’s in a small town/village that’s pretty good, the local Ednas & Luettas do a good job. There’s DQ and then Texas DQ. They’re basically two different chains with completely different menus.
June 15, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, 6th Street said: We have Portillo's and Shake Shack in Chicago - Whataburger would do very well here. They should start with a prime location in River North targeted at tourists then expand out into the suburbs like Naperville or Schaumburg. I can only hope Marky Mark’s burger joint flops, they have a pretty prime location.
June 15, 20196 yr On 6/14/2019 at 3:53 PM, Kyrie Eleison said: six months later... private equity firm is closing 1000 Whataburger locations and consolidating operations. stock prices are up 12%. oh, and fuck Fozzz... One day you will look back on that magnificent specimen that only lacked yellow cheese and you will shed a fucking tear for what could have been.
June 15, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, TheStoicPaisano said: I can only hope Marky Mark’s burger joint flops, they have a pretty prime location. Yeah haven't been yet, but I think it will do fine. Reviews are positive - need to hit it up soon. https://chicago.eater.com/2019/4/24/18514190/wahlburgers-chicago-river-north-restaurant-open-photos-images-burgers-line
June 16, 20196 yr 10 hours ago, Asithappens said: I hope I'm wrong, but this is the end of Whataburger (as we know it). Fucking Chicago. The boy is on a study abroad in Germany, he just read the news a couple of hours ago. I got these texts: ”WHO THE FUCK BOUGHT WATABURGER” I told him who. He replied in rather Texan fashion... “Y’all wanna find out what the second amendments really there for? I’m going to tear the entire state of illinois apart if they lay a finger on the menu”
June 16, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, Anastasis said: 100% chance I hit up Whataburger on way home from AUS. Will execute any and all order recs dropped in the next 30 minute. What you got surly.
June 16, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, Anastasis said: Will execute any and all order recs dropped in the next 30 minute. What you got surly. I am a simple man with simple needs. Number 4 all the way, Dr Pepper, spicy ketchup.
June 16, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, CooterBrown said: There’s DQ and then Texas DQ. They’re basically two different chains with completely different menus. Which one is fatter
June 16, 20196 yr 18 minutes ago, Anastasis said: Will execute any and all order recs dropped in the next 30 minute. What you got surly. #4. But have them grill the jalapeños and onions. And if you ask for it on Texas toast instead of a bun, nobody would criticize you.
June 16, 20196 yr I’m not worried. Chicagoans have a stellar track record of smooth transitions when it comes to acquiring Texas companies. Just look at Continental. Fuck
June 16, 20196 yr 19 hours ago, 6th Street said: Chicago investment group will make Whataburger better. It had been going downhill due to lack of investment. When was the last time corporate ownership made a previously family owned business better? They are going to slash costs and franchise the fuck out of it. Things will not improve. It will become a slightly better version than Burger King or Wendy's.
June 16, 20196 yr 13 hours ago, Underdog said: Bought a pack of Wahlburgers at the store today, will see what fuss is about. marky mark and donnie suck almost as much dick as stoops.
June 16, 20196 yr Kids and I went in (patty melt for me) last night. Couldn't help but notice the motto on the cup (note: not my actual cup or photo, but representative). Good night, sweet prince. Edited June 16, 20196 yr by Francisco 2.0
June 16, 20196 yr So by this time next year all Whataburgers will come with mayo only, no jalapenos available, and no spicy ketchup?
June 16, 20196 yr Whatthefuckaburger? I’m trying to drink coffee out of my Whataburger mug right now, but my tears are filling it faster than I can drink. I’mamess.
June 16, 20196 yr 9 minutes ago, slorch said: So by this time next year all Whataburgers will come with mayo only, no jalapenos available, and no spicy ketchup? Nah. Chicagoans know the importance of mustard.
June 16, 20196 yr 17 hours ago, CooterBrown said: There’s DQ and then Texas DQ. They’re basically two different chains with completely different menus. I'll never understand how people eat at that place.
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