San Antonio-based Whataburger to sell 75-cent burgers for one day only in August

On August 8, 1950, an entrepreneur by the name of Harmon Dobson sold his first Whataburger order in Corpus Christi. Now, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of that historic transaction, the San Antonio-based burger chain is getting back to basics.

Whataburger will offer its signature No. 1 burger on Friday, Aug. 8 for only 75 cents, according to company officials. The digital-exclusive offer is valid for one order only through a Whataburger Rewards member account. The birthday discount isn’t eligible for orders placed in-store.

The 75-cent burgers will be available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on the date of the 75th anniversary only.

In addition to the discounted birthday burger bonanza, Whataburger will offer limited-edition 32-oz collectible cups starting on Monday, August 5, the company also revealed. 

On Aug. 8, Whataburger fans in Corpus Christi can join in on an “Orange Out” baseball game, which includes additional anniversary festivities at Whataburger Field, 734 E. Port Ave. The Corpus Christi Hooks will be temporarily renamed the Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits as they take on the Tulsa Drillers in the 75th anniversary celebration game.

The first 1,500 fans through the gate will receive a Whataguy mask, and the first 5,000 will score a Whataguy cape. The night will end with orange fireworks and a coupon for a free honey butter chicken biscuit for each guest.

Sounds like some die-hard San Antonio Whatafans may want to contemplate a roadtrip.

Subscribe to SA Current newsletters.

Follow us: Apple News | Google News | NewsBreak | Reddit | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Or sign up for our RSS Feed

Related Stories

San Antonio-based fast-food chain Whataburger launching first-ever line of craft beverages

The new menu drop is part of the South Texas burger institution’s 75th anniversary celebration.

Fast-expanding Whataburger chain building two new San Antonio stores

The hometown burger institution will open new restaurants on the far West Side and in Southwest San Antonio.

San Antonio-based Whataburger bringing back discontinued menu items for 75th anniversary

The chain’s Monterey Melt and Chicken Fajita Taco will return to menus this month.

Beloved Texas chain Shipley Do-Nuts has been acquired by a California private equity firm

Shipley Do-Nuts joins the likes of Whataburger in the category of iconic Texas brands that no longer have Texas ownership.

Whataburger celebrates King of the Hill’s Hulu comeback with limited-time deal

The announcement was made in honor of the beloved series’ return to Hulu this month after a 15-year hiatus.

Texas institutions Whataburger and Academy Sports + Outdoors team up for third fashion collection

The seasonal collection is available in-store at Academy Sports locations and online via both companies’ websites.

This article appears in Jul 23 – Aug 6, 2025.