So how's Malone keeping busy? Well, a 2012 Deseret News list of businesses Malone owns or jointly owns is too long to share here, but includes a handful of Jiffy Lube franchises; a used car dealership; a Toyota dealership; several pieces of residential real estate in Utah; a body shop; an automotive accessories store; several fast food franchises (he likes Arby's and Burger King); and a 230-acre cattle ranch.
That list doesn't include his investments in Ruston, Louisiana, home to Louisiana Tech. There he co-owns (with one of his daughters) a cigar and vape store, a teriyaki restaurant, a custard shop, a tactical store, and according to Closeup 360, even more. Oh, and his eldest son manages the family logging business, while his second-oldest son handles their trucking operations. Though unclear if it's still in operation, Malone at one point also owned Malone Outfitters, where a licensed guide would take customers out on hunting trips. We don't even need to tell you who that licensed guide was. You know by now.
It should be noted too that Malone likely doesn't have to work this hard. While we don't know his financials, we do know that NBA players enjoy a generous pension. According to the Hoopshype website, "A 62-year-old who played 10 or more years in the NBA will earn over $215,000 annually from his pension." Malone played 18. And while he's still five years from his full pension kicking in, it seems unlikely Malone is counting the days.
