Whataburger To Open Kennesaw Eatery, Plans Additional ATL Locations

KENNESAW, GA — What's coming to metro Atlanta? Whataburger.

The fast-food burger chain announced this week its plan to expand its Georgia footprint by opening its first metro Atlanta location at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at 705 Town Park Lane in Kennesaw.

Currently, the only Whataburger in Georgia is in Thomasville.

Ten additional metro Atlanta locations are planned in 2023, with at least 50 more coming in the next seven years, according to a company release.

“Our team couldn’t be more excited to make history and open Whataburger’s doors to the Atlanta community," operating partner Rydell Johnson said in the release. "For those visiting us for the very first time, we always recommend starting with the No. 1, our namesake burger, but you can’t go wrong with any decision when it comes to fresh, made-to-order meals from Whataburger.”

Opening dates have not been announced, but Whataburger plans to open the following locations in addition to Kennesaw:

• 9766 GA-92 in Woodstock
• 503 Lakeland Plaza in Cumming
• 2925 Buford Drive in Buford
• 900 Pavilion Parkway in Monroe
• 10106 Alcovy Road in Covington
• 3201 Atlanta Highway in Athens
• SEQ – Scenic Highway North and North Road Southwest in Snellville
• 15 Wallace Blvd. in Dawsonville

The new Kennesaw Whataburger has double drive-thru lanes and digital menu boards.

The establishment will first open as drive-thru only with dining room access, ordering via the Whataburger App and Whataburger's website, curbside and delivery coming in the next few weeks, according to the company.

Private security and the Cobb County Sheriff's Office will manage traffic, the company said.