TOPEKA ( KSNT ) – Locals won’t have to wait much longer to eat burgers and fries at Topeka’s newest fast-food chain addition.

27 News reached out to Whataburger this week to find out if the opening date for the company’s new location in south Topeka is ready to be released yet. A Whataburger spokesman said a tentative opening date is set for this summer, but it may shift depending on staffing, equipment availability and other reasons.

The company spokesman said that, currently, the new Whataburger’s opening is set for 11 a.m. on Monday, June 16. You’ll be able to find the Whataburger at 3251 Southwest Topeka Boulevard.

Whataburger, which celebrated its 75th anniversary this year, only recently expanded to the Sunflower State, breaking ground on its first Kansas location in Overland Park in 2021. Now, there are numerous locations open for business in Lawrence and the Kansas City area.

Topeka’s Whataburger has been in the works for months, slowly being pieced together on the spot of the former Wild Horse Saloon . Chick-Fil-A also opened a new spot in the same area late last year.

The company spokesman said the new location will employ anywhere from 60 to 85 people. You can check out job openings with the company by clicking here . You can learn more about what Whataburger has to offer by visiting its website .

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