Wahlburgers

This article is about the reality TV show and burger restaurant owned by the Wahlberg family. For the New York state area burger, see Tom Wahl's.
"Wahlburger" redirects here. It is not to be confused with Walburger or Wallburger.
Wahlburgers
Genre Reality television
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 6
No. of episodes 51 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time 21–42 minutes
Release
Original network A&E
Original release January 22, 2014 (2014-01-22) – present (present)
Chronology
Related shows Donnie Loves Jenny
External links
Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers is an American reality television series that premiered on the A&E network, on January 22, 2014.[1] It is a behind-the-scenes look at the titular chain of restaurants owned by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, Mark and Donnie. On February 10, 2014, A&E ordered an initial order of 18 episodes of Wahlburgers.[2] The series has run for six seasons to date. On October 20, 2016, the network renewed the show for a seventh season.

TV series

Main cast

Episode overview

Further information: List of Wahlburgers episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
19January 22, 2014 (2014-01-22)March 19, 2014 (2014-03-19)
29August 13, 2014 (2014-08-13)October 8, 2014 (2014-10-08)
39January 7, 2015 (2015-01-07)March 4, 2015 (2015-03-04)
48July 15, 2015 (2015-07-15)September 2, 2015 (2015-09-02)
58March 9, 2016 (2016-03-09)April 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
68July 6, 2016 (2016-07-06)August 24, 2016 (2016-08-24)
7TBANovember 16, 2016 (2016-11-16)TBA

Reception

Allison Keene of The Hollywood Reporter said that "only a true and abiding love for the Wahlbergs will keep viewers interested."[5] Brian Lowry of Variety said the show is "generally playful, but it is just empty calories".[6] Mark A. Perigard of The Boston Herald gave the show a B-.[7]

In 2014, Wahlburgers received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.[8]

Spin-off

Donnie Loves Jenny is a reality television series based on the newlywed Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy's relationship and premiered on January 7, 2015.[9]

Restaurant

Wahlburgers
Privately held company
Industry Food service
Founded Hingham, Massachusetts, 2011
Founder Paul Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Area served
Products Hamburgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, cocktails, desserts and merchandise
Services Restaurant, bar and take-out
Website

Wahlburgers is a casual dining restaurant and bar. The original location is in Hingham, a town just outside the Boston area. It is owned by chef Paul Wahlberg in partnership with two of his brothers, actors Donnie and Mark. It is the subject of the television series.

Origins

In 2011, an equity group that includes Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg, and Paul Wahlberg licensed the name "Wahlburger" from Tom Wahl's for use in their own restaurant.[10][11] The family also owns and operates another restaurant named Alma Nove, which opened prior to Wahlburgers. Its name is derived from the name of the brothers' mother and the fact that she had nine children ("nove" being Italian for nine).[12][13]

History

The first Wahlburgers opened in Hingham, MA,[14] near Alma Nove, the pre-existing restaurant operated by Paul Wahlberg.

The second Wahlburgers opens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[15][16] A soft launch occurred in early 2014 November, with the official launch happening on 15 November 2014.

February 2016 an Orlando, Florida location opened with a red carpet grand opening that was held on February 18. Chef Paul and Mark were in attendance.[17]

Twenty-seven new locations are planned to be rolled out presently, with seven of them being in the New York City area.[17]

Wahlburgers announced its first South Carolina location in 2016, at Myrtle Beach's Broadway at the Beach. Three more Carolinas locations are planned.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "'Wahlburgers' premieres in Hingham — Names". The Boston Globe. 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  2. ↑ "A&E Network Orders 18 More Episodes of 'Wahlburgers'". TV By the Numbers. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  3. ↑ Tan, Michelle. "Jenny McCarthy Engaged to Donnie Wahlberg". People Magazine. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "News - Mark Wahlberg, Rhea Durham Expecting Fourth Child - Celebrity News". UsMagazine.com. Retrieved 2010-10-08.
  5. ↑ "Wahlburgers: TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. January 22, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  6. ↑ "TV Review: 'Wahlburgers'". Variety. January 21, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Mama's boys battle it out on 'Wahlburgers'". The Boston Herald. January 22, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Emmy Awards 2014: the nominations in full". Daily Telegraph. July 10, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  9. ↑ Nellie Andreeva (11 November 2014). "A&E Orders 'Donnie Loves Jennifer' Reality Series As Part Of Development Deal With Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy". Deadline.com.
  10. ↑ "Tom Wahl's signs licensing agreement with Wahlberg brothers", Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, New York, 2011-08-25, ISSN 1088-5153, retrieved 2011-08-26, Tom Wahl's, which has federal trademark rights to the Wahlburger name, has signed a licensing agreement with the restaurant group that includes pop stars and actors Donnie and Mark Wahlberg and their chef-restaurateur brother, Paul. The agreement allows the Wahlbergs to name their soon-to-open burger eatery in Hingham, Mass., Wahlburgers Restaurant.
  11. ↑ "Step by Step: Chef, famous bros get fired up over Wahlburgers", Boston Herald, Boston, Massachusetts, 2011-08-24, ISSN 0738-5854, retrieved 2011-08-29, St. Croix said the restaurant’s ownership approached Tom Wahl’s, a chain of burger joints based in Rochester, N.Y., a few months ago after they discovered it sold a product called the "Wahlburger."
  12. ↑ Grow, Kory (November 12, 2013). "Mark and Donnie Wahlberg to Serve Up 'Wahlburgers' on TV". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  13. ↑ Kuperinsky, Amy (January 23, 2014). "Well done: 'Wahlburgers' gives a prime look at the brothers Wahlberg". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  14. ↑ "Wahlburgers - Official Site for the Boston Burger Restaurant » Want a burger restaurant in Boston? Come in to Wahlburgers for gourmet burgers, drinks and fun!". Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "Grand Opening, Eh?". Wahlburgers. 4 March 2015.
  16. ↑ http://wahlburgers.ca/
  17. 1 2 Chesto, John (December 4, 2014). "Wahlburgers cooks up ambitious expansion plan".
  18. ↑ "Wahlburgers heading to Broadway at the Beach's Celebrity Square". The Sun News. May 11, 2016.

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