Drew Christopher Brees is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 20 seasons.
How many franchises does Drew Brees own?
He loves franchising and currently owns restaurant franchises as well as a food delivery service, Waitr. He owns 25% in shares of a sports bar Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, nine outlets of Jimmy John’s, and chains of Happy’s Irish Pub and Dunkin. He is also the co-owner of a boxing franchise, Title Boxing Club.
The Brees Dream Foundation was established in 2003 in honor of Brittany Dudchenko’s aunt, who died of cancer, by Drew Brees and his childhood sweetheart who later became his wife. Following Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the group, which assists cancer patients and funds research, expanded to offer shelter and aid.
In 2007, the charity teamed up with Operation Kids, a global children’s charity that provided intellectually disabled children with academic and athletic opportunities as well as mentoring programs. Additionally, the alliance sought to strengthen and upgrade New Orleans’ child care services.