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An evaluation of 13 fast-food double cheeseburgers ranked by taste and value identified 7th Street Burger and In-N-Out as top performers. Burger King's double cheeseburger was the least favorite, while McDonald's and Wendy's offerings were noted for their pricing and topping differences.

National French Fry Day is being celebrated with free or discounted fries at multiple fast-food chains, including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Arby’s, Whataburger, Shake Shack, and White Castle. Promotions include app-based rewards, size upgrades, and no-purchase-required offers.

A comparison of chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains ranked based on taste and value, highlighting new product launches like McDonald's McCrispy Strips, Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Strips, and Wendy's Tendys. The article notes regional chain Cook Out's affordable tenders and Raising Cane's signature sauce as standouts.

Regional burger chains like Culver's, In-N-Out Burger, and Whataburger have outpaced national giants McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King in U.S. sales growth between 2019 and 2025. Culver's sales surged 143% to $4.36 billion, while In-N-Out and Whataburger grew 91.7% and 68.6%, respectively, compared to 36.2%, 16.5%, and 8.5% for the national brands. Experts attribute the success to strong average unit volume, disciplined expansion, and differentiated brand experiences.

Whataburger is opening a new location in Rock Hill at 2265 Cross Pointe on July 9, expecting to employ 65-75 people. This is part of their expansion in the Carolinas, making it their 11th South Carolina location and 21st across the region.

Whataburger announced the opening of a new restaurant in Rock Hill, South Carolina, next month. Country-rap artist Jelly Roll thanked Novant Hospital in Charlotte after a health issue. A pregnant woman was assaulted by a man described as a 'danger to the community' outside a Charlotte restaurant. The Carolinas are expected to receive rainfall from a tropical system later this week.

Whataburger announced the opening of its first York County location in Rock Hill, S.C., set for July 9. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony and giveaways such as free honey butter chicken biscuits and exclusive swag for the first 100 customers. Other locations are opening across the Charlotte area, including sites in Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory, Indian Land, and Mooresville.