The El Arroyo sign has something to say about Whataburger's recent sale
The famous restaurant sign known for its witty remarks in Downtown Austin is standing up for something bigger than itself this time around. The sign outside of El Arroyo has gained popularity for the comical remarks it's made in the past and is now poking fun at the recent sale of beloved Texas chain Whataburger.
After Whataburger was sold to BDT Capital Partners, LLC, a Chicago based firm, the sign made it personal by reading "DEAR CHICAGO IF YOU HURT HER I'LL KILL YOU," which was posted to El Arroyo's Instagram and received over 15,000 likes.
Whataburger, an iconic Texas burger chain, surprised many Texans when the company announced its sale.
Houston Texans Defensive End J.J. Watt tweeted that Texans should all chip in together to buy Whataburger back, then make honey butter chicken biscuits available all day and add kolaches to the menu.
Ok, I say we all chip in and buy Whataburger back. Make honey butter chicken biscuits available all day, add kolaches to the menu and change nothing else. Especially not the ketchup.https://t.co/HadutHXJ9l
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt)June 14, 2019
Governor Greg Abbott tweeted a George W. Bush meme with a picture of the former president in a vehicle, with words reading "Get in J.J. we're saving Whataburger."
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX)June 15, 2019
Whataburger issued a statement on its sale, noting that the business decision will help the burger chain grow across the U.S.
The company tweeted "Texas, we don't want you to be upset. We will always be Texas and represent you in a way that makes you proud. #believethat."
An open letter to our beloved fans:pic.twitter.com/3pVjZ7zmKc
— Whataburger® (@Whataburger)June 14, 2019