Mark Blount: Auntie Anne’s Franchisee
Mark Blount Auntie Annes Franchisee
This Celtics start entered the NBA all the way back in 1997, debuting officially in 2001. Eight years later retirement called, and Blount decided that he wanted to invest his money somewhere he could see it put to work. He bought to “Auntie Anne’s Pretzels” franchises purely because he loved the brand.
Franchises have become a popular acquisition for former NBA stars. While Shaq hasn’t made the list today, he is also a proud franchise owner for Auntie Anne’s. Next time you’re in the mood for a pretzel, do a double-take before you pay, as you never know who could be behind the counter!
Dan Dickau: Barbershop Owner
Dan Dickau Barbershop Owner
Well known as Gonzaga University’s best basketball players of all time, Dan Dickau is someone who fell relatively flat when it came to the NBA. After just six years as a professional player, his dream ended and it was time to start looking elsewhere. As a first move, he decided to open a barbershop called “The Barbers” in Washington, and the rest is history.
In the time since he opened the shop, it has become a popular spot for locals and tourists. Although this has taken up most of his time, Dickau has also done a couple of side gigs in broadcasting, making appearances here and there on ESPN Radio and other networks.
