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Franklin Today
By the People, for the People
Milwaukee Burger Company: A Wisconsin Sports Bar Gem
This Franklin restaurant offers an extensive drink menu, boozy shakes, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:25pm
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Milwaukee Burger Company's creative cocktails, boozy shakes, and classic Wisconsin bar bites have made it a beloved local hangout.Franklin TodayMilwaukee Burger Company is a Wisconsin-based restaurant chain that offers much more than just burgers. With 52 TVs, the Franklin location is a popular sports bar, especially during Packers and Brewers games. The bar menu features an extensive selection of cocktails, Bloody Marys, and local beers on tap. Customers also enjoy the boozy shakes, wings, cheese curds, and fresh-never-frozen smashburgers.
Why it matters
In a state known for its love of sports, food, and drinks, Milwaukee Burger Company has found the perfect formula to cater to Wisconsin's tastes. By offering a family-friendly atmosphere, an impressive bar program, and a menu focused on local ingredients and flavors, the restaurant has become a hidden gem in the Franklin community.
The details
Milwaukee Burger Company's Franklin location features 52 TVs, making it a prime spot to watch Packers and Brewers games. The bar menu includes creative cocktails like The Greek Freak, Lake Michigan Punch, and the Polar Plunge, as well as an extensive selection of Bloody Marys and 42 beers on tap, many from local breweries. Customers also enjoy the boozy shakes, which use vanilla vodka as the base. The food menu features classic bar bites like wings, cheese curds, and smashburgers, all made fresh daily.
- Milwaukee Burger Company opened its first location in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
- The Franklin, Wisconsin location is the only Milwaukee Burger Company restaurant located in Milwaukee County.
The players
Milwaukee Burger Company
A Wisconsin-based restaurant chain that offers burgers, drinks, and a family-friendly sports bar atmosphere.
Mikala Lindl
The assistant general manager of the Milwaukee Burger Company location in Franklin, Wisconsin.
What they’re saying
“'Packer games are pretty crazy, and this season, Brewers games have packed the bar, too. And we always have the sound on.'”
— Mikala Lindl, Assistant General Manager
“'I've seen people take down the entire thing, but it's also very shareable.'”
— Mikala Lindl, Assistant General Manager
“'One of our mottos is 'say yes to our guest.' Our bartenders are super friendly and accommodating. Last week, one of our bartenders was stuffing blue cheese into olives because a customer asked for blue cheese olives. That's how we are here.'”
— Mikala Lindl, Assistant General Manager
What’s next
Milwaukee Burger Company plans to continue expanding its Wisconsin footprint, with additional locations expected to open in the coming years.
The takeaway
Milwaukee Burger Company has found the perfect balance of sports bar, family-friendly atmosphere, and Wisconsin-centric menu to become a hidden gem in the Franklin community. Its commitment to customer service, local ingredients, and creative cocktails make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the best of Wisconsin dining and drinking.
