Mark Wahlberg's Empire: Burger Bust, Blockbusters, and Bulking Up

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In the past few days Mark Wahlberg has been a fixture in entertainment headlines with both career-defining business news and signature social media moments lighting up the feeds. Parade reports that his burger chain Wahlburgers, which he owns with his brothers, just shuttered more than two-thirds of its US locations after ending the big franchise deal with Hy-Vee. That means 79 stores closed almost overnight—mostly those inside the Hy-Vee groceries with only 28 now operating across the US, cutting notably into the brand’s national footprint. Wahlberg isn’t just feeding America burgers though; USA Today recently noted he still operates several Chevy and Buick dealerships in Ohio and remains the celebrity co-owner and face of Flecha Azul Tequila, as well as the Las Vegas restaurant Flecha Cantina he opened last year. His athleisure clothing label Municipal is also expanding, with Netflix Junkie reporting the brand broke through five million dollars in annual revenue and seems poised for much bigger things as Wahlberg pushes for global growth and a premium reputation on the heels of its flagship Oceanside California store.

On the acting front Wahlberg is gearing up for “By Any Means,” according to Deadline, a hotly anticipated period crime thriller by director Elegance Bratton. Wahlberg will star opposite Sterling K. Brown as they chase down the real-life killers of civil rights leaders in 1960s Mississippi—a project being talked about as an awards contender and culturally significant move in the current climate.

Social media has kept Wahlberg in front of millions, sometimes with his famous body transformations—AOL notes he stunned Instagram with a 20-pound bulk-up for his next role and a slew of pumped-up gym videos. Netflix Junkie detailed how his latest workout post showing off his physique caused a fan frenzy with flame and heart-eyed emojis flooding his feed. His motivational “get up early baby” mantra is being widely shared and fueling plenty of fitness chatter online.

As for rumors, there’s persistent gossip about past Hollywood flings—Netflix Junkie once again floats the old Halle Berry dating whispers, but nothing verified in that regard. In terms of recent TV controversy, there’s a widely circulated fictional video depicting Wahlberg storming off "Good Morning America" after an explosive on-air clash with George Stephanopoulos, but as clearly stated by the content creator Voice of Break on YouTube, this is a fabricated scenario and not a real incident.

Amid all this, Wahlberg’s estimated net worth continues to hover around $400 million for 2025, according to BUHAVE, reflecting the longevity and diversity of his career even as he pivots through tough franchise losses and new creative chapters. Despite a few closures and the inevitable swirl of gossip, Wahlberg’s profile in Hollywood and American business remains not just durable, but surprisingly powerful and ever-evolving.

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