The Alcalde: The Story Behind P. Terry’s Burger Stand

October 30, 2025
Blog: Press Releases

The Alcalde, the magazine of the Texas Exes, recently featured the story of how University of Texas alumni Patrick and Kathy Terry built P. Terry’s Burger Stand into one of Texas’ most recognizable restaurant brands. The feature was written by Andrew Logan.

The article traces the Terrys’ journey from their West Texas roots and time at UT Austin to opening the first P. Terry’s in 2005. It highlights the values that have shaped the company over the past two decades, including a commitment to quality ingredients, thoughtful restaurant design, employee appreciation, and giving back to the communities P. Terry’s serves. The story also shares personal anecdotes that illustrate the people-first philosophy behind the brand and its continued growth across Texas.

The feature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the vision, relationships, and values that continue to guide P. Terry’s today.

Read Andrew Logan’s full feature in The Alcalde.

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