Atlanta has no shortage of places to get a burger , but actor Mark Wahlberg of "Ted 2," "The Departed" and Funky Bunch fame is hoping Georgia is ready to try his brand of beef patty.

Wahlburger, which Wahlberg founded with his brothers, Donny, a former New Kids on the Block member and husband to Jenny McCarthy, and Paul, a chef, has signed franchise agreements for six Georgia locations, including one on Savannah and the rest in the "greater Atlanta area." There's no word yet on where or when the stores will open.

The restaurant is featured on the A&E show "Wahlburgers" a reality show that chronicles the chain's behind-the-scenes world.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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