ARIZONA NEWS

New 24-hour Whataburger set to open at fast-food hot spot in north Mesa

Mar 12, 2024, 11:00 AM

A promotional photo shows a drink in an orange and white cup with a hamburger and fries on a table ...

A new Whataburger is set to open Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Country Club Drive and McKellips Road in Mesa, Arizona. (Whataburger Photo)

(Whataburger Photo)

PHOENIX – A new 24-hour Whataburger with a double drive-thru is set to open in north Mesa on Wednesday.

The restaurant on the southeast corner of Country Club Drive and McKellips Road will hand out prizes to the first 100 guests when it opens at 11 a.m.

The location is a fast-food hot spot, with the Whataburger joining a Carl’s Jr., McDonald’s, Jack in the Box and Rally’s at the intersection.

Angelrose Villa is the operating partner for what will be San Antonio-based chain’s sixth Mesa location. Villa and members of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for Wednesday’s opening.

How large is staff for new Mesa Whataburger?

The restaurant has a staff of 65 employees to serve guests in the dining room or at the drive-thru window. The burger spot will also offer curbside pickup and delivery through the Whataburger app.

The new building’s interior is adorned with a custom mural featuring the city’s landmarks.

The first Whataburger opened in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. The chain has grown to more than 930 orange and white restaurants in 14 states.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Tim Walz speaks into a microphone....

Aaron Decker

Tim Walz delivers speech in Mesa minutes before start of presidential debate

Tim Walz spoke on gun violence, immigration and the economy before the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

3 hours ago

Ban on Arizona transgender girls playing girls school team sports remains blocked....

Associated Press

Ban on Arizona transgender girls playing girls school team sports remains blocked, court says

A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court ruling that blocks Arizona from enforcing a 2022 law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls school sports teams.

4 hours ago

Two new lion cubs naming contest Phoenix Zoo...

Serena O'Sullivan

Phoenix Zoo holding contest to name 2 lion cubs

Two new lion cubs who live in the Phoenix Zoo names before joining the pride. The public can pick their monikers in an open contest.

6 hours ago

Travis Mills Foundation veteran charity...

KTAR.com

Bright Wealth Management supports charity that empowers ‘recalibrated’ veterans

This month's community spotlight shines a light on Bright Wealth Management, which supports the veteran-owned charity Travis Mills Foundation.

7 hours ago

Grand Canyon National Park search crews found a body believed to be a missing boater in the Colorad...

KTAR.com

Another Grand Canyon death: Search crews find body believed to be missing boater

Grand Canyon National Park search crews found a body believed to be a missing boater on Tuesday, officials announced.

8 hours ago

Vitalant and the Phoenix Police Department are holding a blood drive Wednesday to honor fallen Offi...

Kevin Stone

Phoenix Police, Vitalant holding blood drive to honor fallen and wounded officers

Vitalant and the Phoenix Police Department are holding a blood drive Wednesday to honor fallen Officer Zane Coolidge and wounded Officer Matthew Haney.

10 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Midwestern University

Midwestern University Clinic visits boost student training & community health

Going to a Midwestern University Clinic can help make you feel good in more ways than one.

...

Condor Airlines

Condor Airlines can get you smoothly from Phoenix to Frankfurt on new A330-900neo airplane

Adventure Awaits! And there's no better way to experience the vacation of your dreams than traveling with Condor Airlines.

...

COLLINS COMFORT MASTERS

Here are 5 things Arizona residents need to know about their HVAC system

It's warming back up in the Valley, which means it's time to think about your air conditioning system's preparedness for summer.

New 24-hour Whataburger set to open at fast-food hot spot in north Mesa