FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, an existing shareholder, has entered into a partnership agreement with a restaurant and entertainment firm with plans on expanding in Georgia and Alabama.
Jones has a minority ownership stake in planned future Latitude 360 locations, through an agreement with J and J 360 LLC. The first location is a planned site near the Mall of Georgia in Buford.
“This is an exciting investment and partnership, enabling Latitude 360 to expand into Alabama and Georgia, two states that are very important to me,” Jones said in a statement. “I’m pleased to be part of a quality organization that provides entertainment for a wide variety of consumers and corporate clients, including amazing food, sports theatre, grill, bar, dancing, luxury bowling, games, live entertainment and more.”
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
The companies have locations in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville as well as planned locations in New York, Boston, Albany, New York and Minneapolis.
Jones, who was selected sixth overall in the 2011 NFL draft, is set to enter his fifth season with the Falcons. The two-time Pro Bowler is currently in the final year of his rookie contract and the team has expressed an interest in signing him to a long-term extension.
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