Whataburger may possibly be the best fast food burger chain company there is. Every time I’m fortunate to enter this bright orange building, I find myself leaving happier than when I came in. The menu expands from their build-your-own burgers to chicken fingers with gravy dipping sauce and THE best chocolate milkshake you will ever have. There is one problem with this glorious chain restaurant.

Whataburger only is located in nine states.

Growing up in Georgia, I had no idea that Whataburger even existed. It was only with a trip to Texas to visit family that I learned about what all this restaurant had to offer. With a step dad that was born and raised in Texas, I quickly learned all about this fast food chain. Whenever a trip was planned to Texas, Whataburger was always on the top of our list of stops.

Now that I’m locked in at my university (also located in a state without a Whataburger) for the next three years, I am hoping that Whataburger cooperate will see the gem of a fast food chain they own and spread it into other states. While Texas is where it originated, it is no secret that the rest of America also enjoys the basic values that Whataburger holds. Burgers, fries, fried chicken and chicken biscuits all scream America.

Besides the delicious food, Whataburger is also incredibly distinct. With the orange buildings and the huge W sign in front of every store, you can not miss one when you’re driving past. On the inside after you order you receive your bright orange Whataburger number card, which I have stolen all too many times. When your food arrives your waiter then asks you if you’d like spicy or regular ketchup, (Hint: you want both.) as well as extra napkins and salt and pepper. This makes your eating experience much easier as you no longer frequently getting out of your chair to go get more of what you need. A fast food restaurant with a little bit of sit down restaurant perks. Sign me up.

Whataburger is the Chick-fil-a for burgers. In states like Georgia and Kentucky, I rarely ever get a fast food burger as my options tend to be McDonald’s or Burger King. Neither of these places sound appealing to me nor do they to the general population. Whataburger’s would be immensely successful in other parts of the country because their competition does not exist.

If you haven’t had Whataburger yet, I urge you to buy a plane ticket to Texas to try this chain restaurant. If you have, please join the fight for Whataburger expansion.