The accountant of Samuel L. Jackson may have saved the star from an investment that could have cut into his estimated $250 million fortune.
As AfroTech previously reported, Jackson’s fortune has been supported by various endeavors, which include working as an actor for over 120 productions, per Variety. For example, his iconic role as Nick Fury in the Marvel franchise has led him to earn a salary between $10 million and $20 million for leading roles, and $2 million to $3 million for momentary appearances, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Outside the world of acting, Jackson is still calling the right shots, investing into real estate and landing lucrative endorsement deals.
However, there was a point in time when Jackson considered stamping a restaurant to his growing endeavors. In spite of his vision, the idea never materialized because his accountant discouraged it.
“The one time I almost got involved in a restaurant, my accountant was like, ‘You know, that’s like a two-year-at-best kinda deal. You might make some money for two years, but eventually you gonna lose money and go outta business. So let’s not do that.’ So I didn’t,” Jackson explained during an interview on “Sway In The Morning.”
Although the accountant’s intervention led Jackson to scrap his plans, it appears his investment in Dave’s Hot Chicken was green lit. The actor holds a minority stake in the food franchise, per Bloomberg.
In 2022, Dave’s Hot Chicken was recognized for being the fasting-growing chain in the United States, according to Insider.
“I never thought about going in the restaurant business but I am an investor in Dave’s Hot Chicken,” Jackson said during an interview on “Sway In The Morning.”
“That’s working out,” he added.
As AfroTech previously mentioned, Drake is also an investor in the chicken franchise.
“I tried the food and it was amazing. After meeting the founders and hearing their story, I jumped at the opportunity to invest,” Drake said in a statement.
