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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux to make debut in nearby Gilbert

(GILBERT) – Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is celebrating its debut in The Grand Canyon State by making a grand entrance in nearby Gilbert in January 2022.
Queen Creek Sun Times Staff

(GILBERT) – Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is celebrating its debut in The Grand Canyon State by making a grand entrance in nearby Gilbert in January 2022.

The Gilbert community will soon have a go-to destination for the taste of Louisiana and that game day atmosphere when Walk-On’s opens at 4928 S. Power Road in Gilbert Gateway Towne Center. The 7,500-square-foot restaurant will feature a fun, energetic atmosphere with scratch-made, Louisiana-inspired cuisine, 48 beers on tap and 75 TVs for every play from the Cardinals, Coyotes, Diamondbacks, Suns and Sun Devils.

To commemorate its first Arizona restaurant, on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m., Walk-On’s executive team will join local city dignitaries in hosting a special groundbreaking ceremony. During the celebration, Walk-On’s will share some of its fan favorites like its popular Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding.

“We are so excited to be able to bring Walk-On’s to Gilbert and the state of Arizona,” Franchisee Ken Weaver said. “We are honored to be a part of this great community and to introduce the taste of Louisiana with a game day atmosphere to this fast-growing city. We look forward to meeting everyone at the ceremony, as well as building our roster of all-star team members.”

In preparation for its debut, Walk-On’s will begin hiring over 200 individuals to join its team in the weeks ahead. For more information on employment opportunities, visit walk-ons.com/careers.

At Walk-On’s, each dish is made from scratch, using fresh ingredients to bring its mouthwatering, Louisiana cuisine to life. The diverse menu features unique twis​ts on game-day staples and upscale takes on Louisiana mainstays, such as Crawfish Etouffee, Duck & Andouille Gumbo and Krispy Kreme Donut Bread Pudding. For a complete menu, locations and more information, visit walk-ons.com.

About Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Based in Baton Rouge, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was founded in 2003 by Brandon Landry, a former walk-on basketball player at LSU. Leaning on the true spirit of a walk-on and building a winning culture, the brand is rapidly expanding across the United States. Its Louisiana-inspired menu features food and drinks made from scratch daily. For more information, visit walk-ons.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, visit walkons.com/franchising or contact Kelly Parker, director of franchise sales and real estate, at 225.330.4533.