Could a beloved doughnut shop really be a target? It appears so, as investigators have confirmed that the fire that ravaged the Atlanta Krispy Kreme, owned by none other than NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, was indeed arson.

The news has sent ripples through the Atlanta community and the wider world of sports and business. While the investigation is ongoing, the revelation adds a sinister twist to a story that already had its share of surprises. Two workers were inside the store and called 911 at about 12:--.The details surrounding the arson remain unclear, but the fact that someone intentionally set fire to the beloved doughnut shop is a shock.

Category	Information
Full Name	Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal
Nickname	Shaq, Diesel, Superman, The Big Aristotle, The Big Shamrock, The Big Cactus, The Big Daddy
Date of Birth	March 6, 1972
Place of Birth	Newark, New Jersey, USA
Nationality	American
Education	Louisiana State University (LSU), University of Phoenix (MBA), Barry University (Ed.D.)
Height	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Weight	325 lb (147 kg)
Playing Career	Orlando Magic (1992-1996), Los Angeles Lakers (1996-2004), Miami Heat (2004-2008), Phoenix Suns (2008-2009), Cleveland Cavaliers (2009-2010), Boston Celtics (2010-2011)
NBA Championships	4 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2006)
NBA Most Valuable Player	2000
NBA Finals MVP	2000, 2001, 2002
Net Worth (Estimated)	$400 million
Business Ventures	Multiple franchise restaurants (Auntie Anne's, Papa John's, Krispy Kreme, Big Chicken), endorsements, investments, real estate
Krispy Kreme Ownership	Owns a Krispy Kreme franchise in Atlanta, Georgia
Brand Ambassador	Global spokesperson for Krispy Kreme
Reference Link	NBA Official Website

Shaquille O'Neal's association with Krispy Kreme extends beyond just being a franchisee. He's a passionate fan of the brand, a relationship that began in his college days. Like many, Shaq fell in love with Krispy Kreme in college and He made it his goal to own a Krispy Kreme franchise. The Atlanta location, nearly 60 years old, held special significance for him, representing a piece of the city's history and a testament to the enduring appeal of the iconic doughnuts.

The 2021 fire was a devastating blow. Surprisingly one of Shaqs Krispy Kreme locations in Atlanta burned down in 2021twice. Disaster struck when a fire severely damaged Shaq's Krispy Kreme location and The incident costs the former laker over $1.4 million to repair it. But rather than walk away, he doubled down, vowing to rebuild and grow with the brand. According to what now atlanta, building permits estimated the rebuild at $1.4 million. During an appearance on the full send podcast later that year, he discussed what happened on both occasions.

Midtown, GA NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal's Krispy Kreme will soon reopen in midtown after being destroyed in 2021 by arson, the doughnut company announced Monday. Krispy Kreme and Shaquille ONeal celebrate the grand opening of their new shop on Oct.10, 2023, at the historic Ponce de Leon location. The shop features a custom mural, a plaque, a refurbished sign, and a doughnut theater. True to his word, Shaq's Krispy Kreme made a triumphant return in October 2023. The krispy kreme on ponce de leon avenue is finally reopening after two years tuesday, october 10.

Shaquille o'neal was in times square thursday to celebrate krispy kreme's 80th birthday, so we decided to talk all things food with the nba legend. This donut franchise is known to be the favorite of all his franchises. In 2016, Shaq purchased a historic Krispy Kreme location in Atlanta. Hes been a brand ambassador for the company and has expressed interest in owning more locations. O'Neal is a fan of doughnuts. However, the sweet baked treat appears immensely tiny in the NBA giant's hands.

Shaquille oneal owns a krispy kreme franchise in atlanta, georgia, one of the most iconic doughnut brands in the u.s.. Despite a fire that destroyed his atlanta krispy kreme location in 2021, oneal remained committed to the. He also is the brands global spokesperson.

The news of the arson has prompted an outpouring of support for O'Neal and the Krispy Kreme team. Fans and community members alike have expressed their dismay and anger at the senseless act, while also vowing to support the business as it navigates this challenging time. The store is owned by none other than our man Shaquille ONeal. Thanks to our friends at Fox 5 Atlanta for this story and the video footage.

Beyond his Krispy Kreme franchise, former NBA star Shaquille ONeal has a reported net worth of some $400 million, with much of that tied up in ownership of a bevy of franchise restaurant units. As reported by findingfuel.com, these include 17 Auntie Annes pretzels restaurants, nine Papa Johns, one Krispy Kreme and a Big Chicken restaurant that is being franchised.

Atlanta Krispy Kreme owned by Shaquille O'Neal. Jason Koerner/Getty a Krispy Kreme restaurant in Atlanta owned by Shaquille O'Neal has suffered extensive. On halloween wednesday, im giving away free doughnuts with krispy kreme doughnuts. This is not a trick! #krispykreme #ad shaquille o' neal.

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