Published 01/25/2023, 10:24 PM EST
As many old-school NBA fans are aware, Shaquille O’Neal has yet to take his foot off the gas pedal since his retirement from the league. Always zoned in on the court during his playing days, Shaq has not changed much in those terms as he continues to build his vast empire. An owner of multiple fast-food franchises and business ventures, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is set to revitalize a historic outlet of a $3.27 billion fast-food chain.
Shaquille O’Neal, a majority stakeholder in the Krispy Kreme franchise is set to bring one of their most historic outlets back to life. The outlet is located on Ponce De Leon Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia, and was famously known for donating 150 dozen doughnuts to Atlanta churches on the day of Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral in 1968.
The Ponce De Leon Avenue store was struck by fire twice over the past year. However, the business entrepreneur decided to bring the once-historic outlet back to its glory days. Like many of the fast-food chains he is a part of, Shaq is set to bring this outlet to the very same level as well.
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MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA – APRIL 07: Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement Press Conference on April 07, 2021 in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)
Recently, the four-time NBA champion went to his official Instagram account to announce the shop’s grand opening this summer.
Shaquille O’Neal set to restore famous Krispy Kreme store
The Big Diesel captioned the image of the restored restaurant saying, “I told u me and @krispykreme would bounce back better than ever in Atlanta! Can’t wait to turn on the Hot Light at our brand-new Ponce shop this summer.”
Fans were happy and hyped to see Shaq taking the initiative in restoring an outlet location with so much history. One fan commented on his post, “Like you needed any more money,” poking fun at the big fella.
Another user commented, “Chuck finna put yall outta business when he finds out about this, cuz I’m sure he’s gonna ask for many dozens per day.”
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Here are a few more reactions from fans on Instagram:
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“Barkley will be here when they are taking break on tnt.”
“Chuck is camping out as we speak to be the first one.”
“Damn we’ve been waiting!!”
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Even hip-hop artist Ludacris commented on Shaq’s post with three fire emojis.
Many fans were excited to hear this news. Other fans felt right to shoot their shot in the hopes of Shaq opening another outlet in their desired city. While the Atlanta is set to open this summer, an exact date is yet to be given.