What Happened to Our Beloved Whataburger?
Description
There was a time when host Raheel Ramzanali celebrated every birthday at Whataburger with a patty melt. But now, as the Texas legend marks its 75th anniversary, he swears it’s just not the same. So, he’s talking to Omar Gallaga, an independent Texas-based writer, about whether Whataburger has changed since it was bought by a Chicago company in 2019 and went national. Plus, we’ll hear from some loyal fans and their favorite memories.
Stories we talked about on today’s show:
- What happened to Whataburger?
- Whataburger brings back two menu favorites for its 75th anniversary celebration
- The Texanist: How Can Whataburger Say That It’s Still “Family Owned and Operated”?
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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
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