DETROIT, MI - Mark Wahlberg is bringing his popular burger chain, Wahlburgers, to Michigan with the first location to open in Greektown in Downtown Detroit.

Exact location:

The celebrity-owned burger restaurant and bar will be located at 569 Monroe Street in Detroit's historic Greektown Entertainment District.

About Wahlburgers:

The Boston-based burger chain was founded by actor Mark Wahlberg and his two brothers, Donnie and Paul. The brothers grew up watching their dad cook his famous BBQ on the grill and making homemade French fries, a tradition they say they are proud to share with Detroit.

"My family and I are grateful to be part of the rebuilding of the great city of Detroit with the summer opening of Wahlburgers," said Mark Wahlberg.

The first Wahlburgers in Michigan will open the summer of 2016 at 569 Monroe Street in Detroit's historic Greektown Entertainment District. (Photo: Wahlburgers)

Grand opening:

Wahlburgers is expected to open in the summer of 2016 with plans to convert the space to two stories, bringing the total square footage to 4,200-square feet. The restaurant and bar will be open daily for lunch and dinner and will serve freshly ground beef burgers, salads, Yukon gold fries, tater tots and more.

"Mark Wahlberg's nationally recognized burger place, Wahlburgers, is the latest in a long line of unique restaurants to land in downtown Detroit over the last couple of years," said Mark Dunkeson, president and chief operating officer of JACK Entertainment LLC, Greektown Casino-Hotel's corporate gaming affiliate. "Millions of people will enjoy this fun new restaurant located conveniently near our casino and hotel in historic Greektown, and is joining many long-time favorite restaurateurs in this vibrant entertainment district."

"Our organization has gotten to know the Wahlberg brothers over time, and they share our deep passion for urban revitalization," Dunkeson added. "They're perfect for Greektown in the heart of downtown Detroit."

Edward Pevos is the entertainment reporter for Mlive covering Detroit and Southeast Michigan. You can follow him on Twitter @PaparazzoPevos