BREAKING - Mass public outrage is brewing after burger chain Whataburger fired a young man who prayed over his meals while making food reviews off the clock and raking in millions of free ad views for the company.

BREAKING - Mass public outrage is brewing after burger chain Whataburger fired a young man who prayed over his meals while making food reviews off the clock and raking in millions of free ad views for the company.

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Whataburger fires kid for his reviews of Whataburger food items?  No.  

Did they fire him for making the reviews off the clock?  No.

For poor reviews?  No.  He generated free ad revenue for the company.

Then what for?  For saying "See you guys in the next video.  Jesus love you.  Peace out." 

Whataburger:  That's not who we are.

Americans:  Then who are you, Whataburger?  Are you owned by Muslim Brotherhood?

Ooooh, here is his egregious sin,

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from Grok, 

It's a big cultural icon in Texas (where it started and remains headquartered in San Antonio), known for.

Founded on August 8, 1950, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Started by entrepreneur Harmon Dobson (the main visionary) and partner Paul Burton.

Harmon wanted a burger so impressive that people would bite into it and say "What a burger!" — that's literally where the name came from.

It began as a small roadside stand and grew into a regional powerhouse.

The Dobson family ran it for decades (even after Harmon's death in 1967, his wife Grace and children continued it). In 2019, the family sold the majority stake to a private equity firm called BDT & MSD Partners (sometimes just called BDT Capital), but the Dobson family still holds a minority stake. As of 2026, it's privately owned (not publicly traded), with over 1,100 locations mostly across the southern and southeastern U.S., and it's still expanding (new spots opening in places like North Carolina, Florida, etc.).

So to answer "who and who is Whataburger":

Who founded it → Harmon Dobson (primary) and Paul Burton.

What is it → A beloved Texas-based burger chain that's way more than just fast food—it's practically a way of life for many people in the region.