Louisiana
Popular Fast Food Restaurant Expanding in Acadiana
Breaux Bridge, LA (KPEL News) – Louisiana loves fast food, and one chain is expanding its footprint in The Bayou State.
Texas-based Whataburger is known for its bold flavors and original menu items. Their spicy ketchup, original mustard, fancy ketchup and other condiments are so popular, consumers can buy them in grocery stores. They level up on offerings like boneless wings and Dr. Pepper floats, but dedicated Whataburger fans love their burgers.
According to the company’s website, the entrepreneur who created Whataburger in 1950, Harmon Dobson, had one goal:
to serve a burger so big it took two hands to hold and so good that after one bite guests would say, “What a burger!”
first whataburger
The fast food franchise began as a roadside stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, and celebrated the opening of their 1000th store in January. The 1000th store honor was shared between one in Atlanta and one in Yukon, Oklahoma, as both opened on January 16. The company celebrated that milestone by donating $100,000 to local food banks in cities it serves, including Baton Rouge.
Whataburger will break ground on the 25th Louisiana store on Monday, February 19th. The newest location will be at 1890 Rees Street in Breaux Bridge.
Whataburger
The company is headquartered in San Antonio and operates more than 930 locations in 14 states. They are open 24 hours every day of the year, except Christmas.
The Breaux Bridge location will be Whataburger’s first outside of Lafayette in the Acadiana area. They have stores on Ambassador Caffery near Sam’s, on University just north of I-10, and on Pinhook near Kaliste Saloom.
Officials from Whataburger’s headquarters will be in Breaux Bridge to break ground.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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