Tuscaloosa has continually dominated Auburn in one way: in its number of Whataburgers. However, things are starting to look up for the Loveliest Village on the Plains.
A new Whataburger location is set to open near Tiger Town. Signs advertising the burger chain’s new location at 2501 Gateway Dr. say “Opening Soon,” and the company has plans for a summer 2021 opening. No firm opening date has been confirmed by the chain.
“Whataburger is growing, and we're planning to bring our iconic burgers and exceptional customer service to the Auburn-Opelika area this summer,” Whataburger Corporate Communications said in an email.
The space was previously occupied by an O’Charley’s. The lot is currently undergoing demolition.
Rumors of a new Whataburger had been circulating since a Whataburger job posting was found on the job-search website Indeed.
There are 18 Whataburger locations throughout Alabama, including two in Tuscaloosa and two in Birmingham.
“We'll have more information to share in the future, but we have some great fans in Auburn-Opelika and we hope they’re as excited as we are,” the company said.
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Evan Mealins, senior in philosophy and economics, is the editor-in-chief of The Auburn Plainsman.
