Wahlburgers, the restaurant franchise founded by Chef Paul Wahlberg along with brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, now has a presence in Fort Dodge.

Donnie and Mark Wahlberg are famous entertainers. Mark Wahlberg is a former rapper who became an award-winning actor, while Donnie Wahlberg is a founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block.

The restaurant, called Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee, opened Tuesday at the food service department at the Fort Dodge Hy-Vee, 115 S. 29th St.

That department, formerly a Hy-Vee Market Grille Express, was converted and transitioned to become a casual, counter-service Wahlburgers.

The Market Grille Express debuted in Fort Dodge in 2017.

According to Lindsey Flanigan, Fort Dodge store director, the Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee includes most of the same menu options as the full-service Wahlburgers locations, featuring its signature burgers, home-style sides, housemade condiments, salads, sandwiches, shakes and a full-service bar including beer, wine and cocktails.

Customers can still order their Hy-Vee breakfast favorites daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flanigan said.

Chef Paul Wahlberg created the Wahlburgers franchise, along with brothers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, for friends and family to come together over delicious chef-inspired dishes served up in a casual, music-filled atmosphere.

To date, Hy-Vee owns and operates six full-service Wahlburgers locations, and more than 35 Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee locations.

The restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.