{"id":4733,"date":"2019-12-12T15:23:39","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T15:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=4733"},"modified":"2019-12-17T14:08:21","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T14:08:21","slug":"mark-and-paul-wahlberg-to-celebrate-upcoming-wahlburgers-at-exchange-kmc-shopping-center-with-preview-party-dec-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2019\/12\/12\/mark-and-paul-wahlberg-to-celebrate-upcoming-wahlburgers-at-exchange-kmc-shopping-center-with-preview-party-dec-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark and Paul Wahlberg to Celebrate Upcoming Wahlburgers at Exchange KMC Shopping Center with Preview Party Dec. 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"RAMSTEIN AIR BASE \u2013<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will soon welcome Wahlburgers to the family\u2014and superstar brothers Mark and Paul Wahlberg will preview the restaurant and celebrate with the Kaiserslautern Military Community during a preview party at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Wahlburgers at Kaiserslautern Military Community\u2019s Exchange shopping center will be the popular gourmet burger restaurant\u2019s first location on a military installation. The brothers will speak to service members and families gathered for the preview party, which will be open to the military community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWahlburgers is looking forward to serving the heroes at Ramstein,\u201d Mark Wahlberg said. \u201cWe love our troops, and we\u2019re grateful for this chance to partner with the Exchange and bring a little taste of home to those serving overseas.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chef Paul Wahlberg and actor brothers Mark and Donnie have opened more than 30 Wahlburgers restaurants, which focus on quality ingredients and housemade recipes. The business was highlighted on A&E\u2019s reality TV show \u201cWahlburgers,\u201d which followed the brothers through expanding the franchise, including their work with the Exchange to bring the restaurant to military communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is dedicated to providing the Ramstein community with name-brand dining options and a taste of home,\u201d said Col. Scott McFarland, Army & Air Force Exchange Service Europe\/Southwest Asia commander. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome Wahlburgers to the Exchange family.\u201d<\/p>\n

The KMC Wahlburgers, the chain\u2019s first fast-casual location, will offer favorites including signature burgers made from Chef Paul\u2019s proprietary blend of brisket, short rib and chuck; Wahlbowl salads, fries, tots and shakes.<\/p>\n

Wahlburgers will officially open to the public in 2020. A second Exchange Wahlburgers location will open at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in 2020, with additional locations in the works.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>Mark and Paul Wahlberg are coming to the Kaiserslautern Military Community Exchange for @Wahlburgers<\/a> preview party. Read more about how you can join them: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-1el<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About the Exchange:<\/strong> Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 62nd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.ShopMyExchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Wahlburgers: <\/strong>Founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg and brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, Wahlburgers, offers a fun, casual music-filled atmosphere where guests, like family, share great food, a few laughs and lots of love. While its interior decor is filled with photos and memories celebrating the brothers\u2019 life journeys from Dorchester neighborhood kids to rising chef and international superstars, Wahlburgers makes food the real star. Guests enjoy delicious fresh ground beef burgers, crispy fries, tater tots, signature salads and specialty frappes \u2013 all served with heartfelt hospitality. Dedicated to giving back, Wahlburgers is active in every community it serves. Learn more at www.wahlburgers.com and follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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