burger chain, Whataburger, to debut in Rock Hill; find out when they'll start serving food.
Texas-based fast-food chain Whataburger is set to expand its presence in the Southeast, with plans for a new location in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The upcoming restaurant will be situated at the former O'Charley's site along Dave Lyle Boulevard, near Chick-Fil-A and Ginza Buffet.
According to Preston Hughes, growth market leader for Whataburger in South Carolina, this will be the burger chain's first York County location. Whataburger officials have disclosed that they have plans for approximately 30 locations across the Carolinas. The debut Carolina restaurant opened in Boiling Springs, South Carolina last July, marking the beginning of an ambitious expansion plan.
The first North Carolina Whataburger will open its doors in Gastonia on May 29, with long lines expected. The private pre-opening event for training crew members' friends and family resulted in lines stretching down Franklin Boulevard, and one team member anticipates customers lining up more than a day in advance. The earliest 100 customers at the Gastonia location after the 9 a.m. opening will receive Whataburger swag bags.
Whataburger's Gastonia restaurant will operate 24 hours a day, offering breakfast from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m., and burgers available throughout the day. By the end of 2025, Whataburger aims to open a total of 10 restaurants in North Carolina, including one in the suburban Charlotte community of Indian Land, South Carolina. Further expansion is expected soon.
- (Address: 3415 E Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28056, Opening May 29)
- (Address: 2265 Cross Pointe Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29730, Expected opening early 2026)
- Multiple locations (opening soon)
Whataburger specializes in American cuisine, with a focus on burgers and breakfast items. Burger enthusiasts can follow the chain on Instagram at @whataburger.
According to the enrichment data, the first Whataburger in Boiling Springs, South Carolina opened last July, with Indian Land being the only additional location in SC with a confirmed summer 2025 opening. In North Carolina, Whataburger has planned ten new locations for 2025, including Gastonia, which has already opened in late May, Hickory, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Archdale, High Point, Kernersville, and Mooresville. The expected opening dates vary, with construction having started on some sites, but no exact timelines provided. The Indian Land location, specifically, is notable due to its proximity to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Whataburger's expansion in the Southeast includes a planned location in Rock Hill, South Carolina, focusing on American cuisine, particularly burgers and breakfast items (food-and-drink). For those in North Carolina, Whataburger has revealed a business plan for approximately 10 locations, with Gastonia already open and Indian Land set to open in summer 2025, aiming to cater to a diverse lifestyle. Burger enthusiasts can follow the chain's updates on Instagram at @whataburger.
