It's crazy and you're always putting out [figurative] fires." Wahlburgers is a casual dining burger restaurant and bar chain with locations in the United States of America, Canada, Germany, and Australia. Theres a good reason for that brand awareness: Wahlburgers is owned by the celebrity Wahlberg brothers Mark and Donnie, alongside their brother, Paul, a chef who became a celebrity in his own right, thanks in part to the A&E seriesabout the company. Its name is derived from the name of the brothers' mother and the fact that she had nine children ("nove" being Italian for nine). All three brothers remain active in the restaurant business, although its really only a full-time job for Paul. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. 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[41] Intentions for a second Tennessee location in Nashville was announced in September 2017 by joint owners singer Chris Kirkpatrick and Pranzo but no leases have been signed nor is the city listed on the Wahlburgers website. ), In addition to Mark and Donnie, the series also starred their brother Paul, the restaurant's executive chef, Wahlberg matriarch Alma, and longtime family friends such as Johnny "Drama" Alves, who served as the inspiration for the character of the same name in the hit show "Entourage.". But it's not stopping there. None of the information on this page has been provided or approved by Wahlburgers. Highlight your management team's expertise. Prior to joining Coffee Bean in 2015, Fuller was president and CEO of Johnny Rockets, after serving before that as CFO of that chain. As our company continues to expand here in the U.S. and across the globe, Johns experience and insight into the restaurant business on an international scale will be extremely valuable in ensuring that we set ourselves up for long-term success, said Mark Wahlberg, the actor who is also co-owner of Wahlburgers. But Fuller said he hopes to reopen them soon to customers, including the four in Massachusetts. This article is about the restaurant owned by the Wahlberg family. "This restaurant means so much to service members and families a slice of America has come to Ramstein just for them," Col. Scott McFarland, Exchange Europe/Southwest Asia commander said. 17. Wahlburgers. [19], In January 2017, Wahlburgers announced a joint venture with the Cachet Hospitality Group and businessman Farooq Arjomand to expand the Wahlburgers chain into Asia. It was apparently a worthwhile experience because a few years later, after he had joined The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Fuller went "Undercover" again, starring in a Season 8 episode of the popular show. Olympia Hotel Management Names Karl McElligott Director of Food & Beverage, Creating a Positive Restaurant Culture: Tips to Retain Top Talent. As our company continues to expand here in the US and across the globe, Johns experience and insight into the restaurant business on an international scale will be extremely valuable in ensuring that we set ourselves up for long-term success, said Mark Wahlberg, co-owner. The 37-unit Boston-based burger .