Shaq is investing in 9 Papa John's locations and joining the pizza chain's board

Shaquille O'Neal is joining Papa John's board of directors and investing in nine Atlanta area locations. Papa John's shares were up more than 3% following the news.Watch Papa John's trade live.The NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is joining Papa John's board of directors and investing in nine locations in the Atlanta area, the company said Friday. He will also become a brand ambassador for the pizza chain. “We are thrilled to partner with Shaquille and welcome him to the Papa Johns Board,” Papa John's chairman Jeff Smith said in the press release. “Shaquille has an excellent entrepreneurial background, including as a restaurant franchise owner, and is a natural creative marketer.”This story is developing. Check back for updates.