# @theadvocatebr on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CuKuIEar9Gi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/7852914-theadvocatebr-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-07-01T20:05:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) — https://gondola.cc/theadvocatebr

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When a recruiting agency reached out to Chris Dawson to talk to him about becoming CEO of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, he wasn’t familiar with the brand.⁠
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Dawson was based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he served as president of paint and collision at Driven Brands, the parent company of Take 5 Oil Change, Take 5 Car Wash, Driven Glass and Meineke. The closest Walk-On’s was two hours away.⁠
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“I had to do some research,” he said. “I watched videos, read articles, got in my own cars and visited multiple restaurants. I was excited what they had done.”⁠
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The fact that Dawson had to drive a couple of hours to find a Walk-On’s is something he wants to fix. The Baton Rouge-based chain of sports bars recently opened its 78th restaurant and plans to open 15 or more locations by the end of the year. ⁠
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Read the full story at the link in bio.⁠
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#WalkOns

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