Whataburger CEO to retire at end of the year

Whataburger CEO announces he will be retiring at end of year, replacement queued up

A corporate veteran executive with previous experience at Starbucks and McDonald’s will be taking the reins at Whataburger next year following the announced retirement of CEO Ed Nelson. Texans have a deep love for Whataburger, a homegrown fast-food chain known for its iconic orange and white stripes. It is not just a burger joint — it is a cultural staple. In recent years, Whataburger has seen impressive financial growth. In 2022, the company re…

Whataburger CEO to retire at end of the year

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Whataburger announced earlier this week its Chief Executive Officer will retire at the end of the year. The Texas-based fast food chain issued a press release earlier this week announcing CEO Ed Nelson will retire at the end of 2024 after spending 20 years with the company. Nelson has been with Whataburger since 2004, joining the company as Controller, and has worked his way through various leadership positions since then, acco…