BATON ROUGE \u2014 Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux today unveiled the interior renderings for its new, next-generation sports bar, offering a first look at how the brand is reimagining its restaurant prototype.<\/p>\n
Designed by Madrid-based restaurant design firm Livit, the new flexible model will feature a 3,500- to 4,500-square-foot footprint, compared to the brand’s traditional 7,000- to 8,000-plus-square-foot format.<\/p>\n
The first location to bring the new design to life will open on Perkins Road in Baton Rouge in early 2027, spanning approximately 3,688 square feet and seating 125 guests.<\/p>\n
Rather than one fixed layout, the design is built as a flexible “kit of parts,” allowing franchisees to select or add key elements based on market, site and personal preference, while preserving the high-energy sports-viewing experience and hospitality that define Walk-On’s.<\/p>\n
The new interior design brings several new and reimagined elements to the Walk-On’s experience, including:<\/p>\n
-Enhanced sports-viewing experience: A large-scale TV wall and upgraded A\/V package create a stronger visual impact and keep sports at the center of the guest experience.
-A more efficient kitchen: New equipment, including clamshell grills, is designed to simplify training, improve consistency and reduce ticket times, without losing the ability to serve Walk-On’s full menu.
-A reimagined bar: The bar remains the center of the restaurant, with a peninsula-style configuration that can be adapted to different layouts.
-Dedicated third-party delivery pickup: Pickup cubbies near the hostess stand create a designated space for Uber Eats, DoorDash and other delivery orders without disrupting the restaurant flow.
-Community-focused design: Localized wall elements showcase area high schools, athletes, jerseys and other community touchpoints, giving each restaurant a strong local feel.
-Flexible lounge area: A dedicated lounge area can accommodate casual seating, larger groups and game-day gatherings, while also serving as additional dining space when needed.
-Outdoor sports viewing: A patio TV wall extends the game-day experience outdoors and adds visibility and energy to the restaurant’s exterior.
-Fan-centric welcome and host stand: The host stand will double as a brand merchandise station for guests to shop for gear to rep their favorite sports bar.<\/p>\n
“We wanted to rethink what the Walk-On’s experience can look like without losing what makes us Walk-On’s,” said Brandon Landry, CEO and co-founder of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. “The new design gives our franchisees more flexibility in where and how they build, while keeping the energy, hospitality and community connection our guests know and love.”<\/p>\n
The new prototype builds on lessons from Walk-On’s existing restaurants, including its 3,700-square-foot location at The Battery in Atlanta. The Battery demonstrated that Walk-On’s can successfully deliver its full menu and sports-bar experience in a more compact, inline format. The brand is now applying those learnings to a purpose-built prototype designed to give franchisees more options for where and how they develop Walk-On’s restaurants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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