Mahomes Co-Owned KMO Burger Acquires 16 Whataburger Restaurants

Posted May 15, 2025

Fast food franchise Whataburger and KMO Burger, LLC, have announced a joint venture, allowing the latter to own and operate all restaurant locations in the Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri markets.

The new partnership will see Whataburger contribute its 16 company-owned locations in Missouri and Kansas, while KMO Burger will contribute its 13 existing restaurants. KMO Burger, co-owned by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, now owns and operates all 29 locations under the Whataburger brand, according to a release Wednesday.

Terms of the joint venture were not disclosed in the release.

“As a longtime fan and investor, I’m thrilled to take this next step with Whataburger. The brand means a lot to me — not just for the food, but for how it brings people together. Our team at KMO Burger is ready to keep raising the bar,” Mahomes said in the release. “I’m proud to be part of a team that’s focused on both growth and community.”

All Whataburger employees will transition to become employees of KMO Burger. Furthermore, a dedicated cross-functional team has been established to provide resources and information for staff throughout the transition.

Restaurant locations as part of the joint venture include:

• 8420 W 135th St., Overland Park, KS
• 9505 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS
• 1460 NE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO
• 204 SW Highway 150, Lee’s Summit, MO
• 18902 E US Highway 40, Independence, MO
• 905 Highway 7, Blue Springs, MO
• 1921 W Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO
• 1705 N State Route 291, Harrisonville, MO
• 1851 W Marler Lane, Ozark, MO
• 3880 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO
• 2337 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO
• 401 N Eastgate Ave, Springfield, MO
• 1371 US Highway 60 E, Republic, MO
• 2014 S Rangeline Rd, Joplin, MO
• 714 S Madison St, Webb City, MO
• 1710, 600 W Main St, Branson, MO

Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Whataburger operates over 1,100 restaurants across 16 states.