Whataburger x 3

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drpep

Total Posts: 334
Joined: 6/26/2003
Location: Corning, NY

Whataburger x 3 Thu, 03/3/05 10:08 PM (permalink)

When Whataburger is mentioned I'm sure most people think of the chain that runs from about Texas to the Florida panhandle. I have yet to eat at one. I have eaten at several Whataburgers in Concord, NC, not part of the Texas Whataburger. Now I see there aredifferent Whataburgers in the Richmond/Newport News Virgina area. How many different Whataburgers are there and how can they all be so named?

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Bushie Total Posts: 2896 Joined: 4/21/2001 Location: Round Rock, TX	RE: Whataburger x 3 Thu, 03/3/05 10:53 PM (permalink) I've eaten at one in Concord (didn't know there was more than one). Also, the one in Russelville, AR, is really good. Don't know more than that... (Hey, Red, here I am...)
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QFan Total Posts: 620 Joined: 12/8/2004 Location: Bonita Springs, FL	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 7:09 AM (permalink) The one in Russelville has shown up on several lists of the best burgers in the U.S. Think maybe the Sterns have even written about it somewhere along the line. QFan Bonita Springs
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fcbaldwin

Total Posts: 387
Joined: 3/8/2004
Location: Powhatan, VA

RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 10:19 AM (permalink)

quote:
Originally posted by drpep

When Whataburger is mentioned I'm sure most people think of the chain that runs from about Texas to the Florida panhandle. I have yet to eat at one. I have eaten at several Whataburgers in Concord, NC, not part of the Texas Whataburger. Now I see there aredifferent Whataburgers in the Richmond/Newport News Virgina area. How many different Whataburgers are there and how can they all be so named?

The Whataburger in Texas and the one in Virginia are separate companies. There was a lawsuit last year between them over the trademark (I think the Va. company sued the Texas company). I'm not sure of the outcome; it may be in appeal now.

I didn't realize that there was a Whataburger in Richmond until I heard about the lawsuit recently. Maybe I'll give it a try.

Frank

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Adjudicator

Total Posts: 4876
Joined: 5/20/2003
Location: Tallahassee, FL

RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 10:27 AM (permalink)

quote:
Originally posted by drpep

When Whataburger is mentioned I'm sure most people think of the chain that runs from about Texas to the Florida panhandle. I have yet to eat at one. I have eaten at several Whataburgers in Concord, NC, not part of the Texas Whataburger. Now I see there aredifferent Whataburgers in the Richmond/Newport News Virgina area. How many different Whataburgers are there and how can they all be so named?

Duh Huh...

http://www.whataburger.com/

Excellent burgers & such. FF suck.

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Rusty246 Total Posts: 2379 Joined: 7/15/2003 Location: Newberry, FL	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 10:32 AM (permalink) Our's in Gainesville has good burgers, I like the crunch on the edge of the patties. Our FF's suck as well. Merely warm at most, and all the time.
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drpep

Total Posts: 334
Joined: 6/26/2003
Location: Corning, NY

RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 6:34 PM (permalink)

quote:
Originally posted by Bushie

I've eaten at one in Concord (didn't know there was more than one).

According to the menu I have there are 4 What A Burgers in the Concord/Kanapolis/Moorseville area although I swear I saw a fifth just east of Concord. It looks as though at one time there may have been up to a dozen.
If anyone ever stops at the Concord area WBs ask for a Witch Doctor.

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drpep Total Posts: 334 Joined: 6/26/2003 Location: Corning, NY	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 6:45 PM (permalink) quote: Originally posted by Adjudicator Duh Huh... http://www.whataburger.com/ Excellent burgers & such. FF suck. I know but is does no good in explaning the other versions of W-A-B that are around
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jeepguy Total Posts: 1555 Joined: 3/29/2004 Location: chicago, IL	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 8:02 PM (permalink) It's a chain, don't do it.
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drpep Total Posts: 334 Joined: 6/26/2003 Location: Corning, NY	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 03/4/05 8:09 PM (permalink) Can't resist. Going to try the well known one when I pass thru Jacksonville, FL and I really like the one in Concord, NC; I wouldn't call that one a chain.
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StarfishInVa Total Posts: 2 Joined: 6/6/2008 Location: Newport News, VA	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 06/6/08 8:03 PM (permalink) There is a difference in the whataburger and the ones in NC, it's a What A Burger and they have awesome burgers and drinks like cherrylemon sundrop, witchdoctors, I useta be assistant manager there..
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brittneal Total Posts: 1265 Joined: 9/17/2006 Location: fairborn, OH	RE: Whataburger x 3 Sun, 06/8/08 12:49 PM (permalink) Went to 2 of them in late 70's. One was in the Clear Laake area of Huston amd back home in Aurora, Co. As I recall the were the same food and same walk up stlye old time burger stand britt
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Scarlett Total Posts: 402 Joined: 9/20/2003 Location: Albemarle, NC	RE: Whataburger x 3 Sun, 06/8/08 1:07 PM (permalink) There is a WAB east of Concord. It is in Mt. Pleasant. Many moons ago there was one in Albemarle I enjoy one in Concord or the one in Mt. Pleasant at every opportunity.
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HollyDolly Total Posts: 953 Joined: 1/18/2006 Location: Schertz, TX	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 06/13/08 8:47 AM (permalink) Had no idea that there were others of the same name. The original chain started in Texas,and that is probably what prompted the lawsuit,since it would be infringement on a trademarked name. Taco Cabana had a lawsuit against some outfit called Dos Pesos in Houston,but not sure what the beef was about as they do not have the same name.
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PapaJoe8 Total Posts: 5504 Joined: 1/13/2006 Location: Dallas... DFW area	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 06/13/08 10:00 AM (permalink) The 77th Texas Legislature officially recognized Whataburger as a Texas treasure. My friend Jack, who now lives in Las Vegas, would not think of a visit back to Texas without eating at least one Whataburger. Can you get jalapenos on your burger at those other Whataburger places? Joe
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StarfishInVa Total Posts: 2 Joined: 6/6/2008 Location: Newport News, VA	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 06/13/08 10:41 AM (permalink) I talked to the owner of the ones in Concord and Kannapolis NC and he told me there was no connection, his father opened these back in the 50's...it was the original drive... in with live bands on the weekend..I remember when they were 35 cents....guess i'm giving away my age....
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Adjudicator Total Posts: 4876 Joined: 5/20/2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL	RE: Whataburger x 3 Fri, 06/13/08 8:10 PM (permalink) quote: Originally posted by PapaJoe8 The 77th Texas Legislature officially recognized Whataburger as a Texas treasure. My friend Jack, who now lives in Las Vegas, would not think of a visit back to Texas without eating at least one Whataburger. Can you get jalapenos on your burger at those other Whataburger places? Joe Oh yes! --Joe--
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Halberstram

Total Posts: 1
Joined: 7/3/2008
Location: Coconut Grove, FL

RE: Whataburger x 3 Thu, 07/3/08 8:58 PM (permalink)

quote:
Originally posted by HollyDolly

The original chain started in Texas,and that is probably what prompted the lawsuit,since it would be infringement on a trademarked name.

whoa holly, don't go givin people the wrong information!
what d'ya think this is...the internet?

here's the truth people.

http://pacer.ca4.uscourts.gov/opinion.pdf/031517.P.pdf

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