Jay-Z to add fast food to his resume? (Photo by Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Ever the businessman, Jay-Z is apparently set to open his own fast food joint dubbed Hovino.

The rapper already operates exclusive The 40/40 Club, now he wants to take on the big giants and open his own take away chain.

Move aside, McDonalds; Sayonara Burger King – Hovino is in the house.


S. Carter Enterprises – remember, Jay’s real name is Shawn Carter – has applied to trademark the name ‘Hovino’ – asking for an International trademark – and covers ‘Restaurant and café services; carry-out restaurant services; self-service restaurants; catering; serving food and drinks; take-out restaurant services; bar services, pubs; cocktail lounges; wine bars.’

The man also know as Hov opened up the bar 40/40 Club in Manhattan in 2003 and has since expanded the chain to Atlanta, Las Vegas and Brooklyn, so he knows a thing or two about operating a successful franchise.



We wonder if Lemonade will be on the menu?

(Yeah, we went there.)

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