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The NBA’s beloved Big Man is securing Ws every other day. Shaquille O’Neal, over the years, has grown into a bonafide businessman and he is on a run to expand his empire. The 4x NBA champion is the owner of several businesses and based on constant updates, it’s clear that the Big Man is not stopping anytime soon. After recently announcing a successful expansion in Ohio, Shaq now aims to further grow his business in Nevada.

The Diesel has amassed a mind-boggling net worth of over $600 million. After becoming one of the most celebrated athletes in the world, Shaq decided to take on the business world. Since then, he has conquered every other field he has involved himself in. In a recent business update, Shaq’s business expansion train will make a stop in Nevada, adding more depth to his empire.

Shaquille O’Neal prepares to introduce his fast-food joint to the state of Nevada

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There is no question about the business acumen of the Big Man. Shaq’s massive net worth is a testament to his off-court grind and even at age 51, the man continues to push his limits. Shaq is a proud owner of Big Chicken, a fast food joint designed per the needs of the common man. The 15x NBA All-Star started the outlet with the idea that it should represent and reflect his personality.

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The menu at Big Chicken is curated according to the meals Shaq enjoyed as a kid. Other than that, all the items such as Shaq Attack and Shaq Daddy are named after him. Another important objective of the NBA legend was that he wanted to provide quality affordable food to people.

No wonder his ventures have been successful. Shaq recently announced that he will be opening 35 new outlets of Big Chicken in the state of Ohio. In a more recent update on his business venture, Shaq and company is prepared to open two new outlets in the state of Nevada.

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The two outlets will be in Carson City and Minden. As per the recent announcement, the lease for both locations has been acquired and four more outlets in the state will be announced soon. Shaq is not just looking to expand his food business, as per multiple reports, the Big Man also wants to try his hands in the network business.

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Shaquille O’Neal and his team aim to acquire a major network business

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It was recently announced by rapper 50 Cent that a team comprising of him, Shaq, and Hollywood legend Kenya Barris are interested in buying the BET network. The news was covered by several media outlets and the rapper and Barris were also seen at the Paramount office in New York. Although the deal is a long way from being finalized, it certainly shows the genius of Shaq in his business ventures.

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