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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was established in 2003 by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, two former LSU basketball walk-ons with a shared dream of creating a restaurant that blended their passion for sports with high-quality food.
Now headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Walk-On’s has grown into a popular sports bar and restaurant chain, celebrated for its Louisiana-inspired menu and lively atmosphere. Franchising began in 2014, allowing the brand to expand its reach across the country.
The restaurant offers a distinctive dining experience with its made-from-scratch dishes, ranging from fresh seafood and burgers to salads and Cajun/Creole specialties. Walk-On’s is dedicated to creating a welcoming, home-like atmosphere and is heavily involved in the community, frequently supporting local youth sports and organizing school fundraising events.
Co-owned by NFL legend Drew Brees, Walk-On’s stands out for its exceptional food, engaging environment, and community focus. With wall-to-wall TVs, a wide selection of beer taps, craft cocktails, and a menu catering to diverse tastes, it has become a favorite spot for sports enthusiasts and families alike.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux provides a comprehensive training program for its franchisees to ensure they are well-prepared to manage their restaurants effectively.
The franchisor offers an 8-week Initial Training Program designed for up to six individuals, including General Managers, Restaurant Managers, and Executive Kitchen Managers.
This training includes various components such as orientation, front-of-house and kitchen positional training, restaurant management, financial systems, and operations.
Additionally, franchisees and their teams participate in on-site pre-opening and opening training provided by the Opening Training Team.
This support continues with field services and additional training through Walk-On's University, a program focusing on advanced management and operational strategies. Franchisees are also required to complete specific food safety certifications like ServSafe.
Ongoing training opportunities, annual conferences, and web-based tutorials ensure that franchisees remain updated on operational standards and best practices. The franchisor emphasizes maintaining these training standards across all levels of restaurant management to ensure consistent quality and operations.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux offers a level of territory protection to its franchisees as part of their franchise agreements. Each franchisee is granted a protected territory around their restaurant, which is defined in the franchise agreement and related documents.
Within this territory, the franchisor agrees not to establish or allow other franchisees to establish competing restaurants. However, this protection does not extend beyond the specific territory outlined in the agreement.
While the franchisor reserves the right to operate and franchise other types of businesses outside the defined territory, it does not guarantee exclusivity in those areas.
This means that franchisees may face competition from other businesses owned or franchised by the parent company outside their designated territory. Additionally, certain rights are reserved for the franchisor to merge or acquire other businesses, which could potentially introduce competition near, but not within, the protected area.
