Courtesy Photo | Through an agreement with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Wahlburgers—the...... read more read more Courtesy Photo | Through an agreement with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Wahlburgers—the fast-casual restaurant founded by executive chef Paul Wahlberg and brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg—will open its first location on a military installation in the spring of 2020 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. In this photo, Mark Wahlberg meets with troops at the Fort Benning Exchange in May to thank them for their service. Photo courtesy of A&E see less | View Image Page

DALLAS – Through an agreement with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Wahlburgers—the fast-casual restaurant founded by executive chef Paul Wahlberg and brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg—will open its first location on a military installation in the spring of 2020 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.



Wahlburgers will serve Soldiers, Airmen and military families at the Lewis Exchange shopping center food court, which is slated to be renovated this fall. The restaurant is known for fresh burgers, house-made condiments, chicken, fish and vegetarian options.



“The Wahlberg family is incredibly proud of this partnership,” Mark Wahlberg said. “We look forward to bringing the Wahlburgers experience to military families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.”



The partnership with the Exchange will be announced during the “Wahlburgers” reality series season finale Aug. 8, with back-to-back episodes beginning at 9 p.m. CST on A&E.



“The Exchange delivers brands that resonate with the military community,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Wahlburgers is part of the Exchange’s commitment to bring the best brands to the best customers in the world—Soldiers, Airmen and their families.”



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About the Exchange: Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 61st-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.4 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.



About Wahlburgers: Founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, Wahlburgers, the subject of an A&E reality show, offers a fun, casual music-filled atmosphere where guests, like family, share great food, a few laughs and lots of love. While its interior decor is filled with photos and memories celebrating the brothers' life journeys from Dorchester neighborhood kids to rising chef and international superstars, Wahlburgers makes food the real star. Guests enjoy delicious fresh ground beef burgers, pure beef hot dogs, crispy fries, onion rings, tater tots, signature salads, specialty frappes, beer and cocktails - all served with heartfelt hospitality. Dedicated to giving back, Wahlburgers is active in every community it serves. Wahlburgers currently has 27 locations throughout North America. In the spring of 2018, Wahlburgers launched a Boston-based food truck and an at-home retail beef product, which is sold in hundreds of stores throughout the US. Learn more at www.wahlburgers.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.



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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.



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