Whataburger taps tech chief to guide infrastructure rollout
Yahoo Finance·2025-10-16 16:00

Group 1 - Whataburger has undergone significant leadership changes, with Debbie Stroud becoming CEO in January and new appointments for COO and chief development officer [3][4] - The company has expanded its operations to 1,100 locations, entering its 17th state with a new location in North Carolina [4] - Whataburger is focusing on digital transformation and technology to enhance customer and team member experiences, as emphasized by the new EVP and chief digital and technology transformation officer, Rohit Kapoor [4][7] Group 2 - The quick service restaurant sector is experiencing a trend of technology modernization, with other companies like McDonald's and Wendy's also updating their IT leadership [5] - Executives in the industry are increasingly looking to implement AI to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency [5]