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I’m Shillin’ It

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The six-time NBA champion became one of the most marketed sports figures in history — starring in nearly 100 commercials by 2003 — with product deals ranging from his eponymous Air Jordan at Nike to Gatorade. Balvin meal in October 2020 with a planned merchandise line pairing that was canceled and refunded due to production challenges.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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A few years later when McDonald’s was looking to get out of the pizza business, Grote and his daughter, Jane Abell, bought back the company in 2003. Guests can win prizes and merchandise among other giveaways while experiencing the fresh design.

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