Who Owns Whataburger
Key Stats BDT & MSD Partners acquired a majority stake in Whataburger from the Dobson family in 2019. Whataburger operates over 1,130 restaurants across 17 states as of 2025. System-wide annual revenue reached approximately $3.8 billion under former CEO Ed Nelson. The company employs more than 51,000 people, referred to internally as Family Members. Whataburger […]
