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Celebrities you didn't know owned successful franchises

Star names in the franchise game
Magic Johnson: Starbucks
Magic Johnson: Starbucks
Shaquille O’Neal: various including Five Guys and Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Shaquille O’Neal: various including Five Guys and Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Phil Mickelson: Five Guys
Phil Mickelson: Five Guys
Chris Brown: Burger King
Chris Brown: Burger King
Venus Williams: Jamba Juice
Venus Williams: Jamba Juice
Peyton Manning: Papa John's
Peyton Manning: Papa John's
Rick Ross: Wingstop
Rick Ross: Wingstop
Kanye West: Fatburger and Burger King
Kanye West: Fatburger and Burger King
Pharrell Williams: Fatburger
Pharrell Williams: Fatburger
Drew Brees: Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches and Dunkin’ Donuts
Drew Brees: Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches and Dunkin’ Donuts
Michael Strahan: Burger King
Michael Strahan: Burger King
LeBron James: Blaze Pizza
LeBron James: Blaze Pizza
Jimmy Buffett: Krispy Kreme
Jimmy Buffett: Krispy Kreme
Chauncey Billups: Wendy’s
Chauncey Billups: Wendy’s
Ludacris: various including Einstein Bros. Bagels and TGI Friday’s
Ludacris: various including Einstein Bros. Bagels and TGI Friday’s
Jamal Mashburn: various including Papa John’s and Outback Steakhouse
Jamal Mashburn: various including Papa John’s and Outback Steakhouse
Danny Trejo: Trejo's Tacos
Danny Trejo: Trejo's Tacos
Mark Wahlberg: Wahlburgers
Mark Wahlberg: Wahlburgers
Robert De Niro: Nobu
Robert De Niro: Nobu
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley: Rock & Brews
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley: Rock & Brews
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Star names in the franchise game

Celebrities often put their names to clothing lines, homeware products, and beauty items. Yet stars who are looking for a foolproof money-maker that will keep bringing returns – even if they step out of the spotlight – are increasingly investing in household-name franchises. After all, by putting their earnings into an established chain, supported by a strong management team, they can feel confident of a good payback. Click or scroll through our gallery to see the famous names who have taken a bite out of franchise opportunities.

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lovemoney staff

02 June 2021

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