Mark Blount – Auntie Anne’s Franchisee and Real Estate Mogul
Mark Blount joined the NBA in 1997 and finally made his long-awaited debut with the Boston Celtics in 2001. After 8 years, he decided to retire in 2009. During his retirement, he invested his money in Auntie Anne’s Pretzel franchises.
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However, he isn’t the only former NBA star who is a fan of Auntie Anne’s. After being a franchise owner for four years, he sold his stores to venture into real estate. In the end, his $700,000 investment earned him $2 million.