SAN MARCOS – If you’re Whataburger and want to send a message to California’s In-N-Out Burger that Texas is your territory, then it makes sense to buy the billboard right above the restaurant.

Right?

Well, the Texas fast-food staple found its opportunity in San Marcos and after a quick search on social media, it seems like Whataburger has been trolling In-N-Out for months now.

In a tweet sent Tuesday by Austin Statesman sports correspondent Keff Ciardello, a Whataburger billboard towering over the In-N-Out restaurant means those who choose to visit the San Marcos location will more than likely be forced to see the advertising sign on their way in.

A @Whataburger billboard over the In-N-Out Burger in San Marcos beause Texas forever. pic.twitter.com/c3BrsMmtfe — Keff Ciardello (@Keff_C) January 3, 2018

It’s a savage move that has allegedly been around since August, according to a tweet that first mentioned the billboard.

“Funny how there’s a Whataburger billboard right behind In-N-Out,” one Twitter user shared in a tweet on August 3, 2017.

funny how there's a Whataburger billboard right behind In-N-Out pic.twitter.com/fHv5fdVWe9 — DRÉ ☥ (@AvondreMalik) August 3, 2017

Other Twitter users have also shared Whataburger’s bold move with one person saying “Omg @whataburger is so petty for putting a billboard right above in n out in San Marcos,” while another shared, “The Whataburger billboard placed directly in front of the in-n-out drive thru really makes you feel like a traitor.”

The Whataburger billboard placed directly in front of the in-n-out drive thru really makes you feel like a traitor — Amy (@Amyy_LThornton) December 18, 2017

Saw a new In N Out on I-35 & there was a huge @Whataburger billboard in the parking lot. Petty level on 💯 I approve! 🤣 — ℂℂ (@KrysTeeN15) October 1, 2017

In San Marcos there's a In-N-Out and right next to it there's a giant billboard telling you to head to the nearest Whataburger. — Spooky Gee 🎃 🐝 (@mistergariree) October 21, 2017

the Whataburger billboard next to In-N-Out is really the level of petty i aspire to be — ʙʀɪsᴋᴇᴛ (@likeabri6) October 24, 2017

I think it's hilarious how there's a huge whataburger billboard right next to in n out — HAUNTED HANZ 🎃👻🦇 (@burm_baby_burm) October 27, 2017

Whataburger putting up a billboard right next to the in-and-out in San Marcos is such a power move — Ben Brown (@allboutdabenz) December 25, 2017

The California fast-food chain opened its San Marcos location in June 2016, making it the first in the town but the fourth in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

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In-N-Out Burger has since expanded to a total of five locations in the area.

Texans to Californians: Your move, In-N-Out.