Question 1

Is Whataburger a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Whataburger has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 4,627 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Whataburger to a friend and 48% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Whataburger have been left by employees working as Food Service Worker, Part Time Cashier and Grill Cook.

Question 2

Does Whataburger pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Whataburger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Whataburger. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Whataburger?

Accepted Answer

52% of Whataburger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Whataburger 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Whataburger?

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Cashier (480), Manager (295), Team Leader (277), Team Member (268), Crew Member (130), Cook (125), Line Cook (70), General Manager (59), Sales Associate/Cashier (59), Crew Member/Grill Cook (43), Restaurant Manager (38), Assistant Manager (35), Team Lead (32), Family Member (28), Operating Partner (28)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Whataburger according to real employee reviews?

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"The pay was good for a first time job with no experience as a teen in high school." ((in 415 reviews)); "Great people and discounts at all stores" ((in 197 reviews)); "Flexible hours their willing to work with you and understand that there are things that may happen that can keep u from coming in" ((in 179 reviews)); "The benefits are great with Whataburger and money is there to be made plenty of hours" ((in 162 reviews)); "Paid weekly and great coworkers" ((in 123 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Whataburger according to real employee reviews?

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"Bad management and very tiring" ((in 304 reviews)); "I took a position in the real estate segment... my “team” was unwelcoming... my manager was rude &  cold." ((in 218 reviews)); "Too much favoritism for certain races and not for all" ((in 49 reviews)); "When rush hour hits it is a pain to keep up and there is no training." ((in 48 reviews)); "No breaks and scheduled on days I’m not supposed to be there" ((in 37 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Whataburger layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Whataburger layoffs and their outlook for job security at Whataburger in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Whataburger locations?

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San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Katy, Arlington, College Station, Pensacola, Phoenix, Denton, Plano, McAllen, McKinney, Irving, Spring, Tucson, Oklahoma City, Cypress, Lubbock, Tulsa, Sugar Land, Brownsville, Amarillo, Allen, Frisco, Jacksonville, Cedar Park

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Fast paced team environment, plenty of challenges & lots of fun

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No longer a family oriented company. Outsourcing and good-ol'boy system.

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