Dumas Adds Whataburger to Growing List of New Businesses

We love hearing about our Texas Panhandle towns expanding with business. As much as we love hearing about new businesses opening in Amarillo, we also love to share the celebration with other towns. Dumas has been growing quite a bit with new businesses in 2026, and they aren't stopping. Dumas is about to get a new restaurant in town and will make eating Texas' favorite burger more convenient.

You know you've made it in Texas when you get a Whataburger! Yes, you read that right: Dumas, Texas, will soon have its very own Whataburger.

Where the New Whataburger Will Be Built

According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a new Whataburger is set to be built at 1200 S. Dumas Ave.

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What We Know About the Construction Timeline

This will be a new build for the city. The building is expected to be 3,305 sq ft. Construction was planned to start at the beginning of September with an expected completion in January 2027. The estimated cost is $2,300,000.

We did reach out to Whataburger for a comment and possibly more information about the new store, but at the time of publishing, they had yet to respond.

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Dumas' Growing List of New Businesses

This Whataburger will join a growing list of new businesses in Dumas. Harbor Freight opened at 212 W. 1st Street in March. Dumas added another coffee option when 7Brew opened its location at 1324 S. Dumas Ave. on December 8, 2025. More new businesses are coming as well.

Read More: Dumas Scores Major Retail Win with Harbor Freight

The Panhandle's Last Whataburger Opening

The most recent opening of a Whataburger in the Texas Panhandle was in Canyon. It opened its doors to residents on September 10, 2024.

Get ready, Dumas, for Whataburgers, Whatachickens, taquitos, and spicy ketchup.