Wahlburgers

About Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers is an American reality television series that first premiered on January 22, 2014, on the A&E network. The show is based on casual dining burger restaurant and bar Wahlburgers, a chain co-owned by brothers Mark, Donnie, and chef Paul Wahlberg. The Bostonian family's dynamics are the centerpiece of the series, which also highlights their outspoken matriarch, Alma.

Making / Production

The series was produced by 44 Blue Productions, Closest to the Hole Productions, Leverage Entertainment, and Donnie D Productions. Wahlburgers lasted for a total of 10 seasons, having aired its final episode on July 31, 2019. Although much of the show was based in their hometown in Massachusetts, the series also highlighted the family's plans for national and global expansion of their burger restaurants.

Actors

• Paul Wahlberg played himself in the series, showcasing his talent as a chef and part owner of the Wahlburgers chain. His down-to-earth personality and dedication to the business comes across.
• Mark Wahlberg also stars as himself. Known for his successful career in Hollywood, he serves as a co-owner of the franchise and makes strategic business decisions on the show.
• Brother Donnie Wahlberg was not only a co-owner and actor on the series but also a producer. Donnie brought a unique perspective to the series due to his extensive experience in the entertainment industry.
• Alma Wahlberg, who played herself as the matriarch of the Wahlberg family, brought a distinct flavor to the series with her fiery personality and motherly wisdom.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Wahlburgers restaurant chain actually started in Hingham, Massachusetts, a town just outside the Wahlberg family's home in Boston.
• The first overseas Wahlburgers opened in Toronto, Canada in 2014.
• The show has had several celebrity guest appearances, including rapper P Diddy and actor Johnny Drama.
• There is also a Wahlburgers food truck that sells burgers and the restaurant's famous tater tots in various locations.

Awards

The reality series has been nominated for an Emmy Award. In 2014, Wahlburgers was nominated for the 'Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program' at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "This is a family business, and it's a family first." - Mark Wahlberg.
• "In this family, you don't let a Wahlberg win without a fight." - Donnie Wahlberg.
• "I'm a Wahlberg, we don't give up, we just keep pushing." - Paul Wahlberg.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song for Wahlburgers is "Come With Me Now" by the South African band KONGOS.
• The series also features pop tunes and family-friendly tracks, providing a light-hearted backdrop that complements its comedic tone.
• "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch, Mark Wahlberg's former band, is also occasionally heard on the show.