These 2 Louisiana Billionaires Just Made Forbes’ 2025 List—Here’s Who!

Louisiana is flexing some serious financial muscle on the world stage! Two homegrown business moguls have once again secured their spots on Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List—each with eye-popping net worths that keep climbing.

Who’s cashing in?
🔹 Gayle Benson, the powerhouse owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, is now worth $7.1 billion—a cool billion-dollar jump from last year. At 78, she’s ranked 464th richest in the world, up from 477th in 2024. Once an interior designer, Benson took over her late husband’s sports empire and never looked back. This year, she was front and center when New Orleans hosted Super Bowl LIX, proving her influence reaches far beyond the field.

🔹 Todd Graves, the mastermind behind Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, is worth $9.5 billion—an increase of $400 million. The Baton Rouge-based entrepreneur’s empire has grown to over 800 locations, turning his college dream into a $3.7 billion fast-food powerhouse. Though his world ranking dropped slightly from 270th to 293rd, his fortune continues to rise.

Forbes’ 2025 list features a record-breaking 3,028 billionaires—including some surprising new faces like Bruce Springsteen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jerry Seinfeld. 🔥 Louisiana’s wealth game is way strong! Who do you think will be next to make the list?

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