Bumpers Drive-In, a Southern fast-food chain based in Mississippi, is opening its first Texas restaurant in Henderson. The location will serve burgers, chicken, sandwiches, catfish and other drive-in fare and bring dozens of jobs to the area.
Where
Henderson, Rusk County
When
Expected to open in the coming weeks, according to sources published Oct. 27-28, 2026
Bumpers Drive-In will open at 500 North US-79 in Henderson, Texas.12Stated by 2 sources
The restaurant will serve burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, chicken, salads, fries, onion rings, Mississippi catfish, strawberry shortcake and hot fudge sundaes.12Stated by 2 sources
The new location will bring dozens of jobs to Henderson.12Stated by 2 sources
James Brown is the franchisee, with more than 20 years of restaurant management experience.2
Bumpers Restaurants is based in Canton, Mississippi and has operated restaurants for decades.12Stated by 2 sources
The chain currently operates restaurants in Mississippi and Tennessee with a coming-soon location in Arkansas.2
Who said what
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James Brown Goal is to offer great-tasting, fresh quality food with fast and friendly service.1
Bumpers Drive-In Restaurant designed to feel like old-fashioned drive-in diner for quick, convenient service.12
Where the sources disagree
When the Henderson location will open Planned for September 2026 per earlier report [2]; opening in just a few weeks per RestaurantNews.com report published Oct. 27, 2026 [1]
Bumpers Restaurants' operating history Operating for more than 50 years per one account [1]; spanning over 41 years per franchise materials [2]
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