From NBA courts to the kitchen: Ray Allen’s family launches healthy fast food
By Alexis Frazier
Published on March 30, 2026.
The family of former NBA player Ray Allen and his wife, Shannon Allen, has launched a healthy fast food restaurant in South Florida, named Grown, which aims to revolutionize fast food. The restaurant, which features organic bowls, smoothies, burgers and fries, is designed to provide real food for busy people and make it accessible and affordable. The couple's son, Walker, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 17 months old with the disease at the age of 17 months. The experience changed their outlook on food and led them to become activists and advocates for diabetes research and a cure. Grown is expanding its menu to include fast food favorites with organic ingredients such as grass-fed burgers. The business has grown into a business focused on convenient food without compromise.
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