09/24/2026
That's how you do it. Mailbox money.
Shaquille O’Neal did not stop making money when he left the NBA.
He built an entire business empire.
At one point, Shaq owned 155 Five Guys restaurants.
That was roughly 10% of the entire chain.
He also invested in 17 Auntie Anne’s locations.
More than 40 fitness centers.
And over 150 car washes.
The wild part?
These were not just random celebrity endorsements.
Shaq actually became a major franchise investor and businessman.
Most athletes retire with endorsement deals.
Shaq turned his fame and NBA money into dozens of businesses across America.
Basketball made him rich.
Business helped keep him rich.
