ORLANDO, Fla. – The popular burger chain Whataburger is making its foray into Orlando with a brand-new restaurant, according to the company.
Earlier this year, News 6 uncovered property records showing that the restaurant is set to open in the Town Park Shopping Center along East Colonial Drive.
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Permit records shows that a vacant restaurant located at 12305 E. Colonial Drive has been approved to be converted into the new Whataburger restaurant, complete with the following elements:
- A directional sign
- Clearance bar
- Drive-thru window
- Canopy
- Menu board
Furthermore, county records say that the restaurant will span 2,554 square feet.
You can see the approved interior plan below.
But on Tuesday, a Whataburger spokesperson told News 6 that its first location in the area is tentatively scheduled to open in late summer or early fall.
The Texas-based burger chain first opened its doors in Corpus Christi all the way back in 1950.
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According to the Tampa Bay Times, Whataburger’s previous locations in Central Florida, including two in Orlando and Ocala, were shuttered in 2009.
As of now, Whataburger has 48 listed locations across the Sunshine State, though the closest to Orlando is situated all the way out in Largo.