--- title: "Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Scores Investment from 10 Point Capital" url: https://burnaze.com/article/16e57374-363f-4b11-bf40-028974ed8067 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20201014_walkons_sports_bistreaux_scores_investment_from_10_point_capital.html category: "Casual dining" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Casual dining" topics: ["Finance & M&A"] published: 2020-10-14T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:33:24.305Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551288049-bebda4e38f71?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Scores Investment from 10 Point Capital **TL;DR:** Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux receives an investment from 10 Point Capital to open 150 new locations over the next five years. The brand is rapidly expanding across the United States with 42 locations currently open and operating, and over 90 in development. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-10-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20201014_walkons_sports_bistreaux_scores_investment_from_10_point_capital.html).* ## Story “We are excited to partner with 10 Point Capital to capitalize on our momentum and further accelerate the company’s expansion,” said Brandon Landry, Founder and CEO of Walk-On’s. “Their proven track record of helping founders drive national expansion for their concepts is exactly what we were looking for.” Despite the challenges brought on by the global pandemic, Walk-On’s is having a tremendously successful year. With a determined leadership team, committed group of franchise partners, and loyal fans, the brand remains steadfast and focused on growth. Recent agreements confirm rapid expansion plans as Walk-On’s continues to target strategic franchise development in key markets throughout the Southeast and Midwest. “Brandon has built an exceptional brand through amazing food, service and franchisee support” said Scott Pressly, Co-founder of 10 Point Capital. “Walk-On’s has become the ‘go-to’ destination for sporting events, family celebrations and date night. We are delighted to become part of the team and help them share the Walk-On’s experience with more guests!” The company’s strong track record has also garnered national recognition earning the #1 spot in Entrepreneur’s list of 2020 Top New Franchises. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux was founded in 2003 by Brandon Landry, a former walk-on basketball player at Louisiana State University. Leaning on the true spirit of a walk-on and building a winning culture, the brand is rapidly expanding across the United States with 42 locations currently open and operating, and over 90 in development. Its Louisiana-inspired menu combines food and drinks made from scratch, daily. 10 Point Capital helps founders create dominant franchise brands. With deep roots in the franchise industry, 10 Point Capital helps emerging concepts accelerate their growth by providing investment capital and using a proven Franchise Acceleration Plan to help them evolve into mature, thriving brands. 10 Point Capital has been an integral part of the national expansion of Tropical Smoothie Café, Slim Chickens, and Phenix Salon Suites. For more information on 10 Point Capital, visit the website. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - franchise development (topic) - private equity (topic) - expansion (topic) - Slim Chickens (company) - Tropical Smoothie Cafe (company) - Brandon Landry (person) - investment (topic) - 10 Point Capital (investor) - Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (company) - Phenix Salon Suites (company) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20201014_walkons_sports_bistreaux_scores_investment_from_10_point_capital.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/16e57374-363f-4b11-bf40-028974ed8067).