Celebrities have been asked to endorse all types of products, but some have decided to stray from the limelight and partner with restaurants or buy into some locations of a well-known chain. Check out the best restaurants that are owned by celebrities, and take a look at some unexpected celebrities who own franchises of well-known chains. –joi pearson @joiapearson
Above, NeNe Leakes of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” opened a franchise of Famous Famiglia Pizzeria in the Sacramento, Calif., airport several years ago.