Seven Celebrities Who Are Involved In Franchising

Smart business owners are a varied bunch.

For instance, some are young, some are old, some find success straight away, while others have to grind it out for longer.

Not only that; some are virtually anonymous outside of the business world, while others are renowned worldwide.

The uninformed might think that being a franchise owner and being a celebrity don’t go hand-in-hand, but that couldn’t be less true. In fact, there are an abundance of famous people who have taken advantage of excellent franchise opportunities to become successful franchisees.

Read on for further information...

Magic Johnson JR (former basketball player)

At one stage, American basketball legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson had over 100 franchise coffee shops.

He proved himself to be an excellent franchisee, finishing a 12-year stint with a worldwide coffee franchise in 2010. Prior to that, he worked to bring this franchise into inner-city areas that it hadn't previously operated.

Shaquille O’Neal (former basketball player)

From one basketball icon to another; ‘Shaq’ has proven himself to be capable both in the sporting world and the business arena.

His franchise portfolio is varied, with his businesses ranging from fast-food restaurants to fitness franchises.

To many, Shaq is recognised as the Franchise King... if you don't agree with him having that title, you can tell him yourself!

Peyton Manning (former NFL quarterback)

It’s not just basketball players that take advantage of all the possibilities that franchises have to offer.

American football superstars also take an interest in this business avenue, with arguably the greatest quarterback of all-time owning several pizza restaurant franchises.

Tom Brady might have more SuperBowl rings, but does he own any pizza franchises?

We think we all know who the real winner is there!

Venus Williams (tennis player)

Venus Williams isn’t just one of the world’s greatest sportspeople, she is also the proud owner of a juice franchise and has opened several locations around Washington DC.

Serena trumps her sister in Grand Slam wins, but who knows who the better business person is!

Rick Ross (rapper)

Rap mogul, Rick Ross, is famous for many things, but not many people know that he is also a franchisee.

Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, is a fast food restaurant franchisee.

Queen Latifah (rapper/actress)

It has been reported by The New York Post that Queen Latifah has a history of investing in franchises.

The actor, presenter and rapper can add franchisee to her already impressive CV.

t really seems like she is good at everything she tries her hand at!

Michael Bisping (former UFC fighter/ actor)

Former UFC fighter, Michael Bisping is involved with the opening of UFC gyms in the UK.

The UK's first ever UFC champion, who is married to an Australian, is helping bring the fighting brand into the everyday lives of fitness fanatics across the UK.

It’s unclear his level of ownership with these franchises, but he has spoken about his interest in UFC gyms on his podcast 'Believe You Me' and has also appeared at several openings.

If you would like to follow these celebs into the franchising world, then check out our full list of franchise opportunities, which is available here.