FORT SMITH, Arkansas — Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will soon serve its signature Taste of Louisiana to the Fort Smith community.
Located at 4306 Phoenix Ave., the new Walk-On’s restaurant will make its Fort Smith debut on March 29.
Walk-On’s is renowned for its signature Louisiana-inspired menu served up in a game-day atmosphere.
When the new restaurant opens, it will be the first Walk-On’s in Fort Smith, third in Arkansas and 51st system-wide.
The new Walk-On’s restaurant will kick off its grand opening celebration with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce at 10:00 a.m. March 29.
“We are so excited to celebrate our Fort Smith debut and bring Walk-On’s signature American and Cajun cuisine to the community,” said Franchisee Brandon Thompson. “There’s nothing like Walk-On’s in the area, so I’m confident that this new location will be a hit. We’ve hired 200 amazing team members and we’re all looking forward to opening and celebrating with everyone in our new community.”
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
The first 20 customers at Fort Smith's new Walk-On's will receive a mini football autographed by New Orleans Saints superstar and Walk-On’s Co-Owner Drew Brees.
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Guests can enter a drawing during the restaurant's first full month of business for the chance to win free Walk-On’s for a year.
The winner will be announced the week of April 26.
The restaurant will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
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