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Whataburger to open in Jonesboro in April

Whataburger to open in Jonesboro in April

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Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Jonesboro’s first Whataburger is set to open Wednesday, April 1 at 11 a.m.

“We are extremely excited to bring Whataburger to such a scenic and historic part of the state. We serve up goodness 24/7, and that includes Whataburger’s bold, fresh flavors. But we also pride ourselves on excellent customer service,” operating partner Mattie Long said in a press release. “That’s who we built it for.”

The restaurant will open with a full-service dining room and 24-hour drive-thru. In May 2025, Coldwell Banker Village Communities announced the restaurant would open in Jonesboro.

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According to a press release announcing the opening, online ordering via the Whataburger app and website will begin in the next few weeks. The restaurant has hired 88 employees.

The first guest in each drive-thru lane and in line for the dining room will receive a gift basket from Whataburger.

Whataburger is open 24/7 and open every day except Christmas Day. Breakfast is served from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. The Jonesboro restaurant is located at 3560 Southwest Drive.

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