Franchising
Wetzel's Pretzels rolls into Romeoville, Illinois Walmart
November 13, 2025
Wetzel's Pretzels has opened its ninth bakery in the Chicago Metro Bakery. The store is located in the Walmart at 420 N. Weber Road, according to a press release.
Veteran Wetzel's operator Mike Alkaki is spearheading the opening. He currently operates two locations at the Orland Square mall, located in the Chicago south suburbs of Orland Park.
"Wetzel's Pretzels continues to be a great partner, providing a proven model and strong support for franchisees," Alkaki said in the press release. "Their operational guidance and commitment to quality make it easy to focus on what matters most, our guests. We're proud to expand again with the Romeoville location and look forward to serving this community with the same friendly service and craveable snacks our guests know and love."
