• Whataburger opened its first North Carolina location in Gastonia. • The Texas-based chain plans to open several more restaurants across the state in 2025. • The expansion coincides with Whataburger's 75th anniversary.

Whataburger made its North Carolina debut last week in Gastonia.

The restaurant opened at 3415 E. Franklin Blvd. with a ribbon cutting, giveaways followed by a party. The celebration continued Saturday with a secondary party.

The Texas-based organization plans to open several more stores this year. Here's a tentative schedule: • June 2025: 2060 U.S. 70 SE, Hickory • Summer 2025: 12935 Albemarle Road, Charlotte • Summer 2025: 1408 Four Seasons Station Blvd, Greensboro • Late summer 2025: 291 Harvey St., Winston-Salem • Fall 2025: 10118 N. Main St., Archdale

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