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Whataburger Eyes Chapel Hill Drive-Thru | Durham News
Whataburger is eyeing a major expansion into Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with plans to open a 2,000-square-foot drive-thru restaurant on South Estes Drive — part of the redeveloped University Place mall. Set to debut mid-2027 alongside a new HomeSense store, this marks Whataburger’s 16th North Carolina location since May 2023. But approval isn’t guaranteed: the town’s strict zoning rules require a small park next to the drive-thru, and the flood-prone site demands costly floodproofing. With its signature customizable burgers and late-night service, Whataburger’s arrival could be a…
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