Former NBA player Kris Humphries has embraced a new chapter in life, leaving behind his basketball career and celebrity spotlight to focus on the restaurant business in Minnesota.
More than a decade after his highly publicized 72-day marriage to Kim Kardashian, Humphries has quietly transformed himself into a successful entrepreneur, becoming a franchise owner of Dave’s Hot Chicken.
The 41-year-old former athlete and his family entered the food industry in 2022 by launching Dave’s Hot Chicken locations across Minnesota. The family has ambitious plans to expand the brand further, with a goal of opening multiple restaurants throughout the state.
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When announcing the business venture, Humphries shared his excitement on social media, saying he was thrilled to bring the popular chicken brand to Minnesota.
Since then, he has actively promoted the restaurants online, sharing customer experiences, food reviews and behind-the-scenes moments with followers.
Humphries’ move into entrepreneurship reflects his long-standing connection with Minnesota. During his short-lived marriage to Kim Kardashian, he often expressed his desire to return home after finishing his NBA career, while Kardashian remained focused on her growing entertainment career in Los Angeles.
Their different lifestyles and future plans became a major storyline on the reality show “Kourtney & Kim Take New York,” where their disagreements about where to live were frequently highlighted.
Following his retirement from professional basketball in 2019, Humphries shifted his attention toward business. Restaurant ownership was a natural step for his family, which has also invested in other food ventures, including Crisp & Green and Five Guys franchise locations in Minnesot.
Today, Humphries is focused on entrepreneurship, family business and building a future away from the intense media attention that surrounded his brief Hollywood chapter. His journey shows a major career shift from NBA courts to restaurant success.