A new Whataburger location could soon be coming to your town.

Whataburger told USA TODAY that the chain, which operates more than 1,200 restaurants across 17 states, is planning to open 17 new locations across seven states by the end of November.

Most Whataburger locations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 364 days a year – they are closed on Christmas. The chain is known for its made-to-order, customizable burgers, its popular Patty Melt, and its Fancy Ketchup.

Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950, according to the company’s website. By 1959, Dobson had opened 20 additional locations, including the first one outside of Texas, in Pensacola, Florida.

In May 2025, the chain opened its first North Carolina restaurant in Gastonia, expanding its footprint to its 17th state, according to the company’s website. The company told USA TODAY it has entered three new markets in recent months – Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa and Orlando in Florida.

Here’s a look at what locations the chain is expected to open soon.

Where are new Whataburger locations set to open?

New restaurants are scheduled to open in the following cities in 2026, according to the company, along with estimated opening dates.

• San Antonio, Texas: August 2026
• West Monroe, Louisiana: August 2026
• Killeen, Texas: August 2026
• Fort Myers, Florida: September 2026
• Shenandoah, Texas: September 2026
• Pearsall, Texas: September 2026
• Albuquerque, New Mexico: October 2026
• Liberty Hill, Texas: October 2026
• Melissa, Texas: October 2026
• Estero, Florida: October 2026
• Tucson, Arizona: October 2026
• Locust Grove, Georgia: October 2026
• Weatherford, Texas: October 2026
• Conyers, Georgia: October 2026
• Round Rock, Texas: November 2026
• Villa Rica, Georgia: November 2026
• Batesville, Mississippi: November 2026

According to KNOE-TV, a television station covering Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana, the West Monroe Whataburger location is scheduled to open on Monday, Aug. 24.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@usatoday.com.