Burger News

Whataburger opens international location at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Imagine how impressed international visitors will be.

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Texas Burger chain Whataburger is opening a location at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, in Terminal D, aka the terminal servicing international flights.

So now travelers coming from around the world can be regaled with orange-and-white stripes the minute they land on U.S. soil. Welcome and howdy!

According to a release, the restaurant will open on April 23 at 8 am, with carry-out as well as dine-in seating. Hours will be 8 am-4 pm daily. A 4 pm closure seems kind of early, but maybe international travelers aren't craving a burger at midnight.

Armed with burgers, Fancy Ketchup, and Spicy Ketchup, the restaurant comes to the airport via franchisee Gilbert Aranza.

"The new Whataburger is the latest in a series of massive improvements to Terminal D over the past few years," Aranza says in a statement. "We can't wait to serve both brand-new and returning customers a taste of what Texas is all about."

The location will serve burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken strips, and shakes. They'll also serve breakfast from 8-11 am.

It's actually the second Whataburger at the airport; the first opened at Terminal E in 2019, also via franchisee Gilbert Aranza — an opening that was met with much fanfare, since it was the first.

The chain also has locations at Love Field, George Bush International Airport, and San Antonio International Airport, which is opening later this year.

Whataburger will celebrate this opening with gifts for the first 25 guests, including free Whataburger for a year for the first customer.

Headquartered in San Antonio, Whataburger currently has more than 880 locations across 14 states.

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FroYo News

Fro-yo chain Orange Leaf makes Azle debut in time for the holidays

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A new frozen yogurt shop is bringing chilly delights to Azle: Called Orange Leaf, it’s a self-service fro-yo concept opening a new location at 828 Boyd Rd. #102, in a former chicken wing space.

According to a release, it will open on December 7.

Orange Leaf was founded in Oklahoma in 2008 and is known for its frozen yogurt, smoothies, shakes, superfood bowls, cake in a cup, and fro-yo cake.

They boast 12 flavors of yogurt, some distinctive such as toasted marshmallow, white chocolate strawberry, and birthday cake. As is often the case with self-serve shops, their machines are set up with two adjacent flavors so you can do a combo swirl. Toppings comprise more than 30 options, including fruit, cereals, nuts, boba, gummies, and cheesecake bites.

A cup of frozen yogurt goes for $8.

Bringing the chain to Azle are husband-and-wife Mike and Yvonne Higby. Mike is a retired Air Force veteran, and Yvonne was previously a paraprofessional for preschoolers in the Azle Independent School District.

According to a release, they chose to invest in Orange Leaf because they enjoyed the items as a treat with their two sons and wanted to connect with the community.

“I spent years in food service before joining the military, both of which allowed me the opportunity to connect with people, provide the best quality products and services and become a strong leader," says Mike in a statement. "The lessons learned along the way encouraged me to make a choice to take control of my life, which led me to entrepreneurship”

Orange Leaf is one of the brands under the portfolio of Brix Holdings, the Dallas-based restaurant franchise company. Sherif Mityas, CEO of Brix Holdings, shared excitement over the the couple leading the Azle opening.

“We’re confident that with their combined years of experience serving the nation and their community, they will provide an experience to their guests filled with care, passion and dedication,” says Mityas in a statement. “As we open our final Orange Leaf location for 2024, we are proud of our franchise partners and are eagerly looking ahead to the success of Orange Leaf Azle and many more locations to come in the new year.”

The opening of the new Azle store brings the chain to a total of 25 stores in Texas, including Austin, San Antonio, Spring, and Lake Worth. There are more than 60 locations across the nation.