Walk-On's Ready For Hungry Athletes

smiles and laughs.

The Opelika Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting with General Manager Noah Kline, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, Opelika Council Member Tim Aja, Opelika Fire Chief Shane Boyd and members of his crew, former Lee County Commissioner Richard LaGrand, members of the community and more.

Walk-On's was founded in 2003 by Brandon Landry and Jack Warner, both former walk-On's to the Louisiana State University basketball team in 1997.

“We’re so happy to have y’all,” Fuller said during the ribbon cutting. “What a great staff that you have, what a marvelous way this business got started.”

During the ribbon cutting, Walk-On's presented $5,000 to the BigHouse Foundation — investing in the community.

The first customer in line, Michael Nathan, who arrived at 7:15 — said he was excited to have something new in Opelika.

“It’s something that we don’t have anywhere nearby,” he said. “… I just want some good food.”

Kline said that the support from customers helped energize his staff too on opening day.

“Absolutely amazing — the community support

Walk-Ons opened Monday to an excited crowd at 3041 Capps Way in Opelika. See WALK ON'S, page A13