At least three new Whataburger locations may see construction later this year in Colorado Springs.
The San Antonio-based fast food restaurant chain earlier this year announced plans to significantly expand its presence in the Centennial State.
Now plans have been submitted to the City of Colorado Springs for two new restaurants on the north and northeast side of the city.
A third location is set for Constitution Avenue to the north of the Colorado Springs Airport.
From its first outlet in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950, the Whataburger brand has expanded to include now more than 800 stores, with a heavy presence in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona.
The company, which did not expand significantly into the states of the West until the 1970s, saw more than $2 billion in revenue in 2020.
Whataburger locations usually measure around 3,700 square feet, and include both indoor seating and drive-thru lanes.
Last year the company introduced a new look for its restaurants, discarding its iconic A-frame for a more modern, sleek design, while keeping intact its orange-and-white color scheme.
By Garry Boulard
