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Whataburger locates its biggest fans

October 5, 2010

After its launch in August to celebrate the company's 60th anniversary, Whataburger has announced the winner of its “Tell Us Why You’re Our Biggest Fan” online contest.

Carol and Karl Hoepfner of Rockport, Texas, are the grand price winners, and will receive a prize package worth more than $10,000. The Hoepfners have been customers since 1963 and enjoy a daily breakfast together at their local Whataburger.

The Hoepfners wrote in their winning entry: "We have traveled the world over, from the Arctic to Antarctica, from Asia to Europe ... to more than 100 countries, islands and have never found a better hamburger than yours."

To prove the Hoepfners are loyal customers, their credit card statements show more than 50 Whataburger transactions a month and, since 1999, the Hoepfners have eaten more than 7,000 meals at the restaurant.

"We were looking for the most loyal Whataburger fans anywhere and I think we've definitely found them in Carol and Karl Hoepfner," said Tom Dobson, chairman and CEO. "Customers like them are the reason for everything we do, from our quality food to our extra special customer service. We are humbled that they - and everyone who entered our contest - have made our restaurants a part of their lives."

Kristen Gardiner of Corpus Christi, Texas, was the second place winner. Gardiner and her husband James met at Whataburger while in college and included photos of their "Whatababy" with their entry. The Gardiners’ prize includes 60 months of free Whataburger and other prizes worth more than $2,000.

A total of seven winners will receive a trip for two to the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas for the opportunity to experience the "Whataburger Family Convention," a gathering of company employees held every other year. To see the winning entries in their entirety, visit www.whataburgerbiggestfan.com.