Wahlburgers' Partnership With Major Grocery Chain Fizzles, Closes 79 Locations
David James
created: July 24, 2025, 3:01 p.m. | updated: July 25, 2025, 10:11 a.m.
The popular burger chain, founded by Mark Wahlberg and his brothers Donnie and Paul, will no longer be found in Midwest grocery giant Hy-Vee stores.
Wahlburgers, the burger chain founded by chef Paul Wahlberg and his celebrity brothers Mark and Donnie, announced the closure of 79 locations.
The partnership between Wahlburgers and Hy-Vee played a large part in the brand's expansion, but ultimately led to overextension, say industry experts.
Related: How Wahlburgers Finds Success Through FeedbackThis move leaves the burger chain with just over 40 remaining locations nationwide.
In 2020, Mark Wahlberg discussed the rise of Wahlburgers and how it fit into his vision of success during an interview with Entrepreneur magazine, which you can read here.
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