by Carolyn M. Brown
February 16, 2014
From Ballers To Businessmen: Here is Our All Star Roster of NBA Players Turned Franchisees
Chancey Billups
30 Wendy’s
Ulysses “Junior†Bridgeman
165 Wendy’s, 126 Chili’s
Laphonso Ellis
2 Jamba Juice
Jamal Mashburn
18 Outhouse Steakback, 32 Papa John’s Pizza, 3 Dunkin Donuts
Shaquille O’Neal
19 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, 40 24-Hour Fitness Clubs, 155 Five Guys
Quentin Richardson
1 East Coast Wings (has a 10 new restaurants deal)
George Tinsley
2 KFC, 1 TGI Fridays, 2 Quiznos, 4 Pizza Hut