
Slam Dunk: Shaquille O'Neal Is the 2023 Influencer for Former Pro Athlete MVP
Shaquille O'Neal named 2023 Influencer for Former Pro Athlete MVP, recognized for excellence in franchising as a former professional athlete.
Shaquille O'Neal is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2016. 124 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.

Shaquille O'Neal named 2023 Influencer for Former Pro Athlete MVP, recognized for excellence in franchising as a former professional athlete.
Big Chicken, owned by Shaquille O'Neal, signs a 20-unit development deal in Eastern Michigan with seasoned restaurant operators.
Big Chicken expanded its Texas presence with a new location in Washington Heights, marking the brand’s fourth location in the state.
Big Chicken, owned by Shaquille O'Neal, signs a lease for its third restaurant in Florida, in Melbourne.
Shaquille O'Neal-owned Big Chicken gears up for its Rosemont opening, offering a unique menu and partnership with a local coffee and donut shop.
Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken signs agreement for six New Jersey locations
Big Chicken's founder Shaquille O'Neal receives the Influencer Award for Former Pro Athlete from Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine.
Big Chicken signs its first lease in South Florida, part of a 45-unit agreement across Central and South Florida.

Damon Kreizenbeck signs 6-unit deal with Big Chicken to bring locations to Northwest Nevada.
Shaquille O’Neal-founded Big Chicken is expanding to Northwest Nevada with two new locations in Carson City and Minden, expected to open in late 2023.
Big Chicken, a fast casual chicken concept founded by Shaquille O'Neal, is expanding to the Greater Boston area with six locations.
Big Chicken, founded by Shaquille O'Neal, expands its presence in Ohio with a 36-unit development agreement.
Founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, Big Chicken's newest location is set to open in Houston on April 8 at 9660 Westheimer Road.
Big Chicken partners with Delaware North Sportservice to open a location at Busch Stadium on March 30.
Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken gears up for Gilbert opening with a 12-unit agreement in Arizona.
Big Chicken celebrates Shaquille O’Neal’s birthday by offering free ice cream cones and launching a menu promotion to raise money for his foundation.
Big Chicken opens its newest location in Kansas City International Airport, operated by OHM Concession Group.
Papa Johns and Shaquille O'Neal raise over $63,000 for Canadian nonprofit Second Harvest through Shaq-a-Roni pizza sales.
Big Chicken and Blue Origin team up to inspire future generations, launching community outreach programs at Big Chicken restaurants to engage students and promote space exploration.

Shaquille O'Neal has invested in several franchises, earning him more annually from business investments than his $30 million-a-year basketball paycheck.

Pro athletes like Shaquille O’Neal, Venus Williams, and Peyton Manning have successfully transitioned into franchising, leveraging their skills and experience.

Shaquille O'Neal has revealed his interest in franchising, citing Magic Johnson as a mentor and inspiration.

With so many choices out there, it can be hard to pin down exactly what franchise opportunity to choose.
Big Chicken, a Shaquille O'Neal-owned restaurant, lands at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs.