Tag Archives: Whataburger

Schlitterbahn sold

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

End of an era, as another iconic family-owned Texas business is sold to a non-Texas firm. Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts — which has dealt with a gruesome death, indictments and financial troubles in recent years — is selling a chunk … Continue reading →

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Whata lot of angst

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve lived in Texas a long time, but I wasn’t born here. As such, news like this doesn’t hit me the way it hits some other folks. Chicago-based BDT Capital Partners said Friday it’s agreed to acquire a majority stake … Continue reading →

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Whatabout that styrofoam?

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Charles Kuffner

Texas’ favorite fast food chain is being asked to make changes to how it serves its food. Activists are pressuring San Antonio-based Whataburger to end its use of foam cups and containers in favor of materials friendlier to the environment. … Continue reading →

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Would you like to sit in armed or unarmed?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

From Houstonia: Imagine it’s a Saturday afternoon. You stop into Whataburger to pick up lunch with your kids in tow, the only thing on your mind remembering which kid doesn’t want ketchup on his burger, which kid only wants ketchup … Continue reading →

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