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Walk Ons in Broussard LA closes permanently

Posted on 2/3/25 at 12:50 pm
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
51178 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 12:50 pm
Is this the beginning of the end of the legendary Walk Ons?
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
5957 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 12:54 pm to
Ever since covid and "they couldn't get the same food", so I was told, the food and service has been crappy at least at the bossier location.
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
77265 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 12:57 pm to
I feel like they expanded too fast. Look at what happened to Planet Hollywood in the 90’s.
Posted by jdd48
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2012
22877 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:08 pm to
Every item on the menu should be lowered $2-3 easily.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
17221 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:11 pm to
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I feel like they expanded too fast.


They've sold the franchises, so their money has already been made.

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To buy a franchise with Walk-Ons Bistreaux and Bar, you'll need to have at least liquid capital of $200,000 and a minimum net worth of $1,000,000. Franchisees can expect to make a total investment of $1,200,000 - $2,500,000.

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How much revenue can you make with a Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar franchise? A Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar franchised restaurant makes on average $4,779,000 in revenue (AUV) per year.
Posted by Degas
2187645493 posts
Member since Jul 2010
11792 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:11 pm to
I've recently found out that they have a Vegas location. Had no idea they've expanded that much.
Posted by Epaminondas
The Boot
Member since Jul 2020
5546 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:18 pm to
quote:

Is this the beginning of the end of the legendary Walk Ons?
Hopefully. They use all of the Louisiana/Cajun gimmicks and then sell imported shrimp.
Posted by Hamma1122
Member since Sep 2016
21195 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:35 pm to
Broussard location had been going downhill for a while
Posted by Jack Daniel
Gold member
Member since Feb 2013
27596 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:50 pm to
quote:

Walk ons had been going downhill for a while

fify
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
27452 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:59 pm to
I am not surprised
Posted by Deep Purple Haze
LA
Member since Jun 2007
62958 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 2:17 pm to
Posted by jdd48
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2012
22877 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 3:04 pm to
quote:

I've recently found out that they have a Vegas location. Had no idea they've expanded that much.


It's inside the Linq. An order of cheese logs is $20 there.
Posted by questionable
FL
Member since Apr 2008
1197 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 3:11 pm to
Not sure how it does but the Covington location was dirty AF the past 2 times I went. Place isn’t even that old and it looks like they’ve given up. Too many other options around here we’ll never go back.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
41695 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 3:40 pm to
Walk On's sucks.
Posted by Kracka
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2004
41695 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 3:43 pm to
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Broussard location had been going downhill for a while


That's a hit for the city of Broussard. People coming to town for tournaments at St Julian need a place to sit down and eat. There ain't but 3-4 places in Broussard to do that. The city needs to step up it's game and start recruiting some restaurants.
Posted by KRS
Member since Jun 2022
486 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 4:58 pm to
Also closed 2 in Orlando, FL last fall early summer.
Posted by 91TIGER
Lafayette
Member since Aug 2006
18907 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 6:49 pm to
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Deep Purple Haze


Figured this would hit you hard

Better keep hitting those best restaurant posts before all the Walk On's are gone.
Posted by ragincajun03
Member since Nov 2007
25241 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 6:53 pm to
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They use all of the Louisiana/Cajun gimmicks and then sell imported shrimp.


I’m not going to defend their food as top authentic Cajun, but there’s restaurants who do serve authentic Cajun dishes, as good as your mama’s kitchen, who use imported shrimp. Especially if that shrimp is covered in gumbo or an etouffee.
Posted by edgebr
Member since Oct 2018
229 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 6:56 pm to
BR towne center location is awful
Posted by 91TIGER
Lafayette
Member since Aug 2006
18907 posts
Posted on 2/3/25 at 6:56 pm to
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People coming to town for tournaments at St Julian need a place to sit down and eat.


Always though Portillo's could fill this void













it's a large place with quick service and ballpark food. I have no doubt it would serve the Broussard/Youngsville parks and be full all of the time. And the food is very consistent.
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