Turning sixteen is a big day for anyone. Traditionally, a sixteen year old might be gifted their first car, a celebration of reaching the depths of their teenage years. If you’re Rick Ross’s son, you might get something different. Perhaps the newest threads or the cream-of-the-crop accessories?
If you’re William Roberts III, then congratulations: you now own a Wing Stop franchise.
Ross passes the wing
Rick Ross, already the owner himself of multiple Wing Stop franchises, is looking to get his son in on the business. As of September 14th, William Roberts III is now the proud owner of his first franchise location. Ross posted to Instagram,
“Everyone wish my son @mmgbigbank HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY !!! Today he became the owner of his 1st @wingstop franchise. Your now officially a BOSS !!! Keep Going,”
As if that wasn’t enough, the Ross kept things traditional and gifted his son a car to boot. William is now also the proud of owner of a brand new, luxurious GMC Yukon Denali. Check it out here on Ross’s Instagram story.
Amidst all this, the birthday wishes poured in. Rozay’s friends and collaborators like Jim Jones, E-40, Murda Beatz, Killer Mike, and T.I. all wished young William well. Ross later commented on the same post, “William, I am extremely proud of you my son”.
Kiss the Wing
It’s good to let the kid in on the family’s other business. Ross already owns twenty-five Wing Stop franchise locations. Rozay even helped launch Thighstop, an effort to keep Wing Stop going strong. A rise in chicken price and “shortage” of chicken earlier this year was the catalyst for the move.
Ross began acquiring the locations in 2017 following a meeting with WingStop Inc. Chairman and CEO Charlie Morrison. Ross spoke on his relationship with Morrison in an interview with Complex, saying:
“(Morrison) knew I didn’t have the time sitting in a franchise, but he saw my vision and my passion…opened the doors for me. He didn’t just let me follow my dreams. He let me go to that next level.”
Garrett C. Owen
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