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Whataburger declares Aug. 8 National Whataburger Day

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July 27, 2023

Whataburger has declared Aug. 8 as National Whataburger Day, according to a press release.

The brand will honor its founder, Harmon Dobson, who began Whataburger more than 70 years ago. From free Whataburgers to relieving student school lunch debt across its communities and even rolling out the orange carpet for some special fans and family members, there are ways for everyone to get in on the celebration.

The brand's charitable giving arm, Whataburger Feeding Student Success, focuses on food insecurity. Whataburger will donate $73,000 — $1,000 for every year in business — to pay off school lunch debts. The brand will partner with All for Lunch on this project.

Service to its hometown is also a hallmark of National Whataburger Day. Whataburger's home office team is partnering with the San Antonio chapter of Communities In Schools to collect supplies and build and donate hygiene kits for students in the 12 San Antonio-area school districts they serve.

Whataburger will also give away free Whataburgers on Aug. 7-8 to active Whataburger Rewards members, who will find an in-app offer for a free Whataburger.

Whataburger has 950 locations across its 14-state footprint.