Posted on 09/04/2024 1:16:27 PM PDT by DFG
Texas-based burger chain Whataburger announced via a press release Tuesday that its CEO is retiring.
Ed Nelson, who served as Whataburger CEO since 2020, will retire at the end of 2024, per the news release. He joined the company in 2004 as Controller and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2008, President in 2019, and before taking his CEO title.
"Ed's passion for the Whataburger brand has been unparalleled, and he has expertly guided the company to new heights, embodying the drive and resilience Texans are known for," said Matthew Rose, Chairman of Whataburger. "We are deeply grateful for Ed's leadership and commitment to our mission, and we wish him our very best in his retirement."
Nelson's replacement will be Debbie Stroud, who is currently EVP and Chief Operating Officer of Whataburger. She will step into the President and CEO roles effective Jan. 1, 2025, the news release said. Stroud joined Whataburger in 2023 after more than 30 years of leadership experience in the restaurant and retail industry. Stroud came to Whataburger after spending five years with Starbucks Coffee Company, where she served as SVP, U.S. Retail Operations.
Before her time with Starbucks, Stroud worked with McDonald's for 27 years where she "served in key financial and operational roles," according to Whataburger's release.
"Debbie has brought a wealth of knowledge and a strong vision for operational excellence and high-quality made-to-order food to Whataburger. We are excited for her to extend her energy and passion for building great teams and delivering extraordinary hospitality to customers across our expanding operations," Rose said.
(Excerpt) Read more at wfaa.com ...
Turn the page. Find another mom/pop hamburger joint and give them your business.
I don’t know why fast food hamburgers are a thing in Texas. For example, in Kansas City, there is no market for crappy BBQ. Think of all the BBQ chain restaurants......there is no place for them in KC. Smith’s? Mission? Nope.
If it ain’t “woke” yet it’s about to become.
another dei hire?
Down goes Whataburger. She will be the kiss of death to all of the growth in the past few years.
Already knows what does NOT work
That’s all we needed a rat woke CEO for Whataburger. I guess that’ll complete the circle. So One way or the other they were going to make it woke! Chick-fil-A is next domino to fall.
A chicago company bought Whataburger and they’ve sucked for a long time.
Damn, I like Whataburger.
Just rename it Whatabummer.
Until Whataburger is owned by a Texan, once again, I will not eat there.
It’s geag Jim.
WhattaShame!
I lived in TX for almost 3 years. Ate there often.
Okay, how did auto correct turn dead into geag?
And fries that came out of some sci-fi factory.
After they sold out, the change was immediate. Not for the better.
Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times it is an enemy action. Let’s see how Whataburger winds up. I think there is some sort of planned destruction going on with all of the recent boneheaded moves heads of large companies have been making recently.
I think you have a very valid point!
Enemy action.
Whataburger went WAY downhill when it’s original owners sold to a Chicago company.
It’s a little club and “We The People” ain’t in it.
I like their burgers, but lately Fatburger has become my favorite.
gotta find a woman!! gotta find a woman!!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.