JJ Watt calls on fans to "buy and buy" Whataburger after sale of majority stake

Houston Texan star, JJ Watt, called the Whataburger fast food chain fans to buy the Texas – based fast food company after selling a majority stake in a company. investment in Chicago.

The news of the sale to BDP Capital, a Chicago-based company, Partners caused consternation among its fans, including Houston Texan defender, who tweeted his proposal.

Watt tweeted, "Ok, I say we are all part of the deal and buy Whataburger. Make chicken and honey butter cookies all day, add kolaches to the menu and do not change anything. Especially not ketchup.

Watt has proven to be a galvanizing force when it comes to external causes of football, helping to raise more than $ 37 million to help Houston recover from the hurricane Harvey, among other charitable activities.

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Other fans have used social media to express their views on the sale, including Texas land commissioner George P. Bush.

"What a shame," tweeted Bush.

Whataburger tweeted a letter to his fans, assuring them that the channel will still be part of Texas.

"Texas, we do not want you to be upset. We will always be Texans and we will represent you so as to make you proud, which we are proud of, "wrote the company.

The purchase should be finalized by the end of the summer and will be the subject of a regulatory overview.

The terms of the contract are not disclosed. BDT Capital Partners, which often invests in family businesses, will provide capital and long-term advice, Whataburger, headquartered in San Antonio, is competing at a time when convenience stores are offering more and more food options and take market share.

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Last month, the company confirmed to local media that it hired Morgan Stanley to explore its options, including a possible sale.

The first Whataburger opened in 1950 as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi. It now has nearly 700 restaurants in Texas and over 150 others in the Southern States, from Arizona to Florida. Whataburger is known for its white and orange striped packaging and spicy ketchup.

Associated Press contributed to this report.