Bun B has yet to open a Trill Burgers location at a historically Black college or university (HBCU), but he would love the opportunity to do so.
The UGK rap legend was recently asked about Trill Burgers’ partnership with the University of Houston. While it’s not Texas Southern University—the HBCU in his hometown—Bun B (real name Bernard Freeman) is open to expanding into HBCU territory. The challenge lies in the lack of funding to support growing businesses like Trill Burgers.
“This is a very storied university. It’s a larger university,” Bun B told Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends. “They have a great booster system. A lot of HBCUs don’t have that kind of funding available, but it’s something that we would love to afford to any historically Black college university in this country, not just those in close proximity.”
“As we grow this brand, we are looking for newer ways to expand this company and connect with the community,” Bun B added. “And we are known as a cultural brand. So, we have no problem bringing our culture into spaces where we don’t have to compromise it. And an HBCU, you would be the perfect platform for that.”
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Source: Black Enterprise
