Cam Jordan, defensive end of the New Orleans Saints, strengthens his investment portfolio.
Sportico reports that the athlete has purchased shares in eight Little Caesars locations in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding area. The pizza chain brings back early memories for Jordan, as he ate there while playing football at his former high school in Chandler, AZ.
“It’s just the natural progression of life and you always try to make the best of it,” Jordan told the outlet. “I hope that in 15 years I’ll look back on this and think, ‘That was one of the greatest (decisions) of my life, and so many things we accomplished.'”
The deal was This was made possible with the help of his business partner Andrew Feghali, who owns over 50 restaurants, and restaurant insider Michael Khalil. Together they hope to expand their presence in the Little Caesars franchise.
Jordan’s expectations are partly due to the advice of his father, who advised him to apply them to his time in the NFL, which began in 2011 when he was selected 24th in the first round of the draft.
“When I first came into the league, my dad gave me advice that I don’t have to get everything so out of the ordinary,” he explained. “He said, ‘You look for singles and doubles and things that interest you.’ And that’s exactly what interests me.”
As Jordan’s NFL career comes to a close, which has caused him to think more about his legacy off the field, he felt the decision to get involved with Little Caesars was in line with his future goals.
“The NFL stands for ‘Not For Long,'” he said, according to Sportico. “So when I was about 25, I opened my eyes and thought, what else can I do? What fascinates me? … It’s about having the courage and the means to say, this is what I want and what I believe in, and then let’s see if it works.”
In the future, Jordan hopes to open more Little Caesars locations in New Orleans.
