Benihana, Downey, CA

Walk-Ons Sports Bar & Bistro
Texas
Project Type Commercial | Restaurant
Year Completed 2019
Project Size 7826 sq ft
SIPS Used 6" EPS Walls & 10" EPS Roof
Sustainable Features Premier SIPS
Awards 2020 BEA Winner Commercial Under 10K S/F
Architect IDA Architecture
Structural Engineer Wright Engineering, Brian Von Allworden
Contractor WW Smith Construction
Project Overview
Walk-On’s founders Brandon Landry and Jack Warner became fast friends as a pair of walk-ons (unrecruited and unsigned athletes who are unwilling to give up on their dream of being college athletes) on the Louisiana State University basketball team. Both worked hard and practiced even harder to earn and keep their spots on the team. Without a lot of true playing time, though, Brandon and Jack were able to discover that their shared interests and hopes went beyond the basketball court.
The most significant year in Walk-On’s growth followed two years of preparations focused on expanding the concept across the country through franchising. At the same time, NFL All-Pro Quarterback Drew Brees expressed an interest in the business and ultimately joined the Walk-On’s team as a co-owner. Success in sports and success in life often come from similar paths. Brandon Landry has turned the traits he learned as a college basketball walk-on into virtues that he shares freely with everyone on the Walk-On’s team as part of his life’s calling. Today, with over 100 locations in the works across 15 states, the sky is the limit. Walk-On’s operates with a mission of delivering a memorable game day experience with a taste of Louisiana created by an All-American team. Brandon regularly and proudly shares his goal with everyone on his team – To Win!
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