2003
75
$500,000
$50,000
$3,765,000
No
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is a full-service family sports restaurant with a game-day atmosphere and Louisiana-inspired menu. Known for blending the excitement of a sports bar with the quality of upscale casual dining, Walk-On’s delivers a unique and consistent customer experience. It’s an award-winning concept backed by NFL superstar Drew Brees and has become a rapidly growing national brand with a proven franchising model.
Founded in 2003 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was created by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, two former LSU walk-on basketball players. What started as a local sports bar quickly evolved into a premier sports dining destination. Since partnering with Drew Brees in 2015, the brand has gained significant national recognition and continues to expand through strategic franchising across the U.S.
Walk-On’s provides franchisees with comprehensive support to ensure success:
Initial Training: 6-8 weeks of hands-on operational and management training
Pre-Opening Support: Site selection assistance, restaurant design, and grand opening marketing
Ongoing Support: Field support, franchise business consultants, operational tools, and marketing resources
Marketing: National and regional advertising strategies, social media campaigns, and promotional tools
Technology: Access to proprietary systems, inventory tracking, and performance analytics
The ideal Walk-On’s franchisee is:
Passionate about hospitality, community involvement, and sports culture
Possesses restaurant management or business ownership experience
Strong leadership and team-building abilities
Has financial capacity to open and operate a full-service restaurant
Committed to maintaining brand standards and delivering excellence
Total Investment Range: $1,214,000 – $3,765,000
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Minimum Net Worth Required: $1,500,000
Minimum Liquid Capital Required: $500,000
Royalty Fee: 5% of gross sales
Marketing Fee: 1.5% of gross sales
