Whataburger sets date for local debut
The Texas burger chain plans to open in Gastonia on May 29. That restaurant will open at 9 a.m. at 3415 E Franklin Blvd. — formerly home to Backyard Burgers. It'll be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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