Whataburger is great at what they do, serving up some tasty burgers. I don't think they would be very good and protecting our home's pipes during a freeze, though. This TikTok video says otherwise.
I can't begin to tell you how many times I've popped by the Whataburger closest to my house south of Tyler, Texas for a potato, egg, and cheese taquito and wished they had some kind of iced coffee option.
Texas is certainly an entrepreneurial state. From mom and pop businesses to businesses with stores in multiple cities, there are brands that are popular both big and small. These are some of the biggest brands that got their start in Texas.