Former UH coach is now a Chick-fil-A franchise owner





Scroll ahead to learn facts about Chick-fil-A. less Former University of Houston head coach Tony Levine is moving off the football field and into the business world by becoming a franchise owner of Chick-fil-A. The Missouri City store is expected to open in May 2018. Former University of Houston head coach Tony Levine is moving off the football field and into the business world by becoming a franchise owner of Chick-fil-A. The Missouri City store is expected to open in May ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Former UH coach is now a Chick-fil-A franchise owner 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

A former University of Houston head football coach is stepping off the football field and into the restaurant business as a franchise owner of a Chick-fil-A.

Tony Levine is set to start his new role in May, when the 9130 Highway 6 store in Missouri City is scheduled to open.

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According to a release from the chicken chain, the store will create 90 new jobs. Levine, who was the special team's coach for the Purdue football team last season, was impressed by the chain's "culture of developing young people and truly making a difference just as he has done in the lives of those he has coached throughout the years."

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"When I was considering my next career move, it made perfect sense to once again associate with a winning team as I join the Houston-area Chick-fil-A franchise owners in expanding the opportunities to create remarkable experiences for both our guests and the communities we serve," Levine said.

According to Chick-fil-A, Levine is looking for team members who want to learn, grow and make a difference in other people's lives.

Levine was Houston's head coach from 2011 to 2014 and had a 21-17 overall record. After Houston, Levine joined Western Kentucky University as an offensive coach under head coach Jeff Brohm in 2016. Brohm hired Levine to Purdue last year, according to Sports Illustrated.

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Will Axford is a digital reporter for Chron.com. Read more of his stories here and follow him on Twitter.