Buying a Franchise
How Shaq Built a Restaurant Empire That Pays More Than the NBA Ever Did
The NBA legend has amassed a $400 million empire, much of it coming from his strategic investments in restaurant franchises.
Shaquille O’Neal
Building a Business
‘Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money’: Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs
On the new show, "The Grind," Shaquille O'Neal leads a group of investors and mentors looking for the next big idea.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
Shaquille O’Neal Used an Unconventional Strategy to Start His Chicken Restaurant — Here’s Why It Worked
The NBA Hall of Famer leveraged his 35 million Instagram followers to build buzz around Big Chicken before it even launched.
Building a Business
How This College Dropout Raised $29 Million for His Online Education Platform and Landed the Biggest Investor of All — Shaq
Campus founder Tade Oyerinde and investor Shaquille O'Neal discuss the debt-free mission of the online community college.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
Shaquille O’Neal Reveals His 3 Secrets to Success
Discover how Shaq balances his health, family and businesses.
By Terry Rice
Business News
Amazon Will Eliminate an Entertaining Service This Summer — But You Won’t Get a Refund Unless You Request It
The company hasn't disclosed why it's cutting the feature, but it could indicate a larger issue.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Josh Halpern of Shaq’s BIG CHICKEN on BIG Fun and BIG Ideas
Interview with Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern about big fun and big work with Shaquille O'Neal, opening a restaurant in space, and moving as one team with one dream.
Business News
Shaq Served in FTX Lawsuit After Allegedly ‘Hiding’ For Months: ‘His Home Video Cameras Recorded Our Service’
Shaq was allegedly dodging legal officials before finally being served.
Business News
‘I Was Just a Paid Spokesman’: Shaquille O’Neal Tries to Distance Himself From FTX Scandal
The Big Fella is entangled in the big Sam Bankman-Fried FTX crypto mess.
By Dan Bova
Business News
Shaq Backs Down from Deal Amid Competition: ‘You Don’t Mess With Jeff Bezos’
The NBA legend and prolific franchisee (restaurants, pizza chains, gyms) sounded off on his podcast this week about his decision to walk away from trying to purchase the Phoenix Suns.
By Emily Rella
Business News
A Breakdown of Shaquille O’Neal’s Franchise Ventures
What you should know about the former athlete and 2022 IFA convention keynote speaker.
Business News
Shaq Provides New Shoes to Elementary School Students In Georgia
O'Neal invests in youth on an ongoing basis through philanthropic work.
Business News
Shaq Is Investing in 9 Papa John’s Locations and Joining the Pizza Chain’s Board
The NBA Hall of Famer will also become a brand ambassador for the pizza chain.
Thought Leaders
9 Powerful Quotes from NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Shaq
For his birthday, check out these Shaq quotes.
By Rose Leadem