Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Celebrates Successful Grand Opening of Southaven, MS Location, Now Serving New Menu Items and Revamped Brand Identity

Atlanta, GA (March 18, 2025) Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is excited to announce the official grand opening of its newest location in Southaven, MS. The celebration took place on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6715 Snowden Lane, Southaven, MS, 38672 and featured a series of exciting festivities that highlighted Walk-On’s commitment to the community.

“We are ecstatic to join the Southaven community and expand the Walk-On’s name across the state of Mississippi,” said Alan Gant, Walk-On’s Franchisee. “We look forward to bringing the gameday energy to our guests and providing an environment to create lasting memories for everyone who enters.”

The grand opening commenced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony where Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite alongside Walk-On’s Franchisees Eddie and Alan Gant, cheered as franchisee, Alan Gant, cut the ribbon, officially welcoming guests to the newest dining and sports entertainment destination in the area.

The electric, high-energy celebration gave a taste of what the restaurant will bring to the Southaven community each day. Welcoming members from the Field of Dreams, local First Responders, the University of Memphis Spirit Squad and mascot, Pouncer, and many community members, the grand opening gave Southaven the first taste of the community-driven, family-friendly sports bar with scratch-made food inspired by Cajun flavors.

To ring in the official opening at 11:00 am CT, members from local sports teams burst through a breakaway banner, mimicking the pre-game football tradition.

“Every time I attend a Walk-On’s grand opening celebration, I am reminded of where this brand came from 22 years ago,” said Brandon Landry, Walk-On’s Founder. “Seeing the energy and enthusiasm from the Southaven community yesterday as they welcomed this new restaurant to the city is the perfect embodiment of how Walk-On’s brings people together.”

NEW Menu Celebration

In addition to the exciting grand opening events, the Southaven location is the FIRST brand new restaurant to serve the brand's totally updated menu.

The brand launched a new menu on March 10, featuring a refreshed look and feel and delicious new items such as Ribeye Sliders, Pepperjack Boudin and Mardi Gras Salmon.

Alongside these incredible menu items, the restaurant is also the first to feature the brand's new bar program, including six new cocktails.

While being known for their famous Death Valley, the new bar program elevates the menu by with drinks like the O-Line—which combines citrusy notes of Blood Orange Sour and Blood Orange Ginger Beer—and the Praline Espresso Martini, which puts a special twist on the traditional Espresso Martini, creating a unique flavor profile that can only be found at Walk-On’s.

“Bringing an entirely new menu to life was a massive team effort. It’s exciting to see franchisees like Eddie and Alan, who have been with the brand for years, experience both a new opening and a new menu launch in the same week,” said John Hagen, Walk-On’s Director of Culinary. “The menu is something we’re proud to bring to our restaurants and bringing it to a new restaurant in the same week of the launch makes it even more special.”

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is renowned for its scratch-made menu, family-friendly atmosphere, and commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests. Joining the Walk-On’s team means being part of a company that is committed to providing incredible food and a fun atmosphere. The Southaven location will feature a state-of-the-art sports bar, multiple big-screen TVs for game-day viewing, a large
patio area for outdoor dining, and a welcoming atmosphere that caters to sports fans and families alike.

For more information about Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux and the new Southaven location, visit www.WalkOns.com or contact the Southaven location at [email protected].

About Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, celebrated as the #1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, is a nationally recognized restaurant and sports bar that brings together the love of food, sports, and community. Concepted on the back of a napkin by LSU walk-on basketball players Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux opened its doors in 2003 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The menu boasts scratch-made dishes, paired with a wide selection of unique cocktails and beers. With nearly 80 restaurants in the U.S., Walk-On’s is accelerating its nationwide expansion – ranked #1 by Entrepreneur for Top New Franchise and consistently ranking in Top 500 lists for Restaurant Business, Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, and Nation’s Restaurant News. Walk-On’s success and growth are a testament to its passionate franchise partners, including renowned athletes in co-owner Drew Brees and franchisees Dak Prescott, Derrick Brooks, and football coach Dabo Swinney. To learn more about Walk-On's or for information on becoming a franchisee, visit walk-ons.com.