Does Shaq own five guys?
Mia Horton
Updated on January 06, 2026
Shaquille O'Neal Owns 155 Five Guys Restaurants, 40 Fitness Centers, And 1 Movie Theater Among Other Businesses. Shaquille O'Neal is one the most dominant players in NBA history, but also one of the smartest.
What food chain does Shaquille O'Neal own?
Big Chicken, the star-powered, fast casual chicken restaurant franchise founded by basketball Hall of Famer and celebrated entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal, announced today that the brand will enter the four largest Texas markets in a BIG way.Who owns about 10 of all five guys restaurants?
Franchise King. At one point, Shaq owned 155 Five Guys restaurants – equivalent to 10% of the company's entire franchise portfolio. Although he told CNBC that he has since sold his stake, he did admit that the burger business had been “very good” to him.What franchise does Shaq own?
Shaquille O'Neal the franchisorIn 2018, O'Neal founded chicken sandwich brand Big Chicken. The Las Vegas-based chain has 10 locations, with partnerships that include Toronto-based Ghost Kitchen Brands and Carnival Cruise Ships.