When a football player dips a toe into the culinary world, the results are sometimes surprising. We recently rounded up a list of five of the best restaurants owned by former NFL stars, from John Elway’s Colorado steakhouses to a small chain of healthy fast-casual restaurants owned by former Miami Dolphin John Offerdahl.
Not every football player’s adventures in the restaurant world go so smoothly, however. Whether because of a lackluster menu, on-field scandals, or some other reason, here are five player-owned restaurants that reviewers say leave something to be desired.
1. Papa John’s
You already know Peyton Manning is a pitchman for this ubiquitous purveyor of cheap pizza.