7 Athletes Who Own Franchises

From Shaq’s collection of Papa John’s locations to Drew Brees’ portfolio of Jimmy John’s units, here is a deep dive into the who’s who of pro athlete franchising.

By Luca Piacentini1851 Franchise Managing Editor

Updated 2:19 PM • 01/19/23

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