New owners of the popular Whataburger hamburger chain plan to expand

The popular fast food chain in Texas Whataburger now belongs to a Chicago investment company, according to a

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Akron Beacon Journal, media partner of News 5.

Whataburger's headquarters will remain in San Antonio, but BDT Capital Partners in Chicago has announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in the company on Friday.

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Whataburger has more than 820 sites, including more than 670 in Texas. Other Whataburger sites are located in the south and southwest, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

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The acquisition of the chain accompanies the desire to expand the company, the

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"We look forward to forming a long-term partnership with the Whataburger team and continuing their commitment to serving high quality, tasty food at the best price and delivering a superior customer experience." We are pleased to support Whataburger continues to innovate and continue to accelerate growth in existing and new markets, "said Tiffany Hagge, Managing Director of BDT Capital Partners.