After snapping up this dreamy Bel Air estate in 2021, Domino's head Don Meij is already looking to offload it. The pizza mogul picked up this delicious slice of Los Angeles real estate for $20.9 million (£16.2m), and – after giving it a glitzy upgrade – is now asking for a whopping $30 million (£23.2m). Although we're sure you've eaten a slice or two of Domino's pizza, it's likely you've never heard of Don Meij. So, let's find out who he is and just how he came to be the brain behind one of the world's best-loved fast food outlets...

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises was founded in Australia in 1983 but Meij didn't join the company until 1996. In fact, his love for pizza began in 1987, when he worked part-time for Silvio’s Dial-a-Pizza. He soon climbed through the management ranks at Silvio’s, which later bought the Domino’s brand in Australia. In 1996, Meij opened his first Domino’s store in Caboolture, Queensland, and within five years he owned 17 stores. Today, he heads up the enterprise, which operates a total of 19,880 restaurants worldwide as of 2022. However, Dominos is currently feeling the squeeze and in June Meij announced plans to shut stores and cut costs. And in March, it was revealed he sold 150,000 shares to keep skyrocketing interest rates at bay on his own personal borrowing. 

Set on half an acre, the eight-bedroom, 15-bathroom home was built in 2013 and certainly makes the most of its incredible reservoir and canyon views, with almost every room of the sprawling house boasting a number of floor-to-ceiling windows. This formal sitting room is just one of several living areas, while coffered ceilings and stone fireplaces are a theme repeated throughout, including in the formal dining room and wood-panelled office. 

The kitchen is no less grand, described in the listing as a "chef's dream," with twin islands, top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry and marble countertops. When we compare it to how the room looked back when Meij bought the property, we can see the subtle changes he has made over the last two years...

Pictured here in 2021, the kitchen had many of the features it has now, but small updates have made a big difference, such as a fresh coast of paint in an elegant soft grey, painting the brown wooden window frames and replacing this heavy iron chandelier with the sleeker, more modern one seen in the previous photo.

The home's opulent extras are exactly what a discerning billionaire might expect to find in their home, such as this incredible wine cellar and tasting room with brick walls and vaulted ceiling – the perfect spot to entertain friends or hammer out their latest takeover deal.

Coming across this ornate wet bar and 12-seat home theatre, you could be forgiven for thinking you'd wandered into an actual cinema. There's also a lounge and billiard room as well as a full gym to keep you entertained. 

And just in case the house didn't offer quite enough already, the new owners will get to enjoy this indoor pool and spa. We think we'd opt for backstroke so we could take in the amazing stained-glass ceiling.

Outside, there's yet another pool – this time an infinity-edge pool and spa, which – along with the sundeck, lawn and multiple terraces and balconies – ensure you're never far from a breathtaking view of the incredible countryside beyond.

While Meij will no doubt be sad to wave goodbye to these stunning views, it's not the only home he's recently offloaded. The entrepreneur and his wife also sold their five-bedroom home in the exclusive Brisbane enclave of Hamilton in June, for a price thought to be north of AUD$10 million ($6.8m / £5.2m) after buying it in 2018 for just shy of AUD$7.3 million ($4.9m / £3.8m). Instead, the couple have reportedly opted for a AUD$13 million ($8.8m / £6.8m) penthouse apartment in Brisbane, marking a new era in their property journey.

When we think about super-rich homeowners, we might picture movie stars or tech giants, bankers and business people, but what about the entrepreneurs behind some of the world's most popular fast food chains? From the man behind McDonald's and his 'hamburger house' to Colonel Sander's KFC headquarters, the house that Taco Bell bought and a Starbucks mansion, these delicious dwellings were all built by fast food royalty – and they're almost too tasty to be true! Click or scroll on to enjoy a drive-thru tour...

This elegant six-bedroom mansion is tucked away among the highly-desirable tree-lined streets of Wilmette, Illinois, a quiet neighbourhood 14 miles north of Chicago. The house and garden appear extremely well maintained, so it might surprise you to know it was built in 1930 by architect Abraham Epstein – and lived in by none other than James Lewis Kraft, the inventor of processed cheese. 

The second of eleven children, Kraft – then Krafft – was born in 1874 near Ontario, Canada, where his father had a business delivering dairy products in a horse-drawn wagon. He emigrated to Buffalo, New York in 1902 at the age of 28, and joined the Shefford Cheese Company. While on a business trip to Chicago, his partners booted him from the company. Luckily for fans of the famous Kraft cheese slices, the entrepreneur started his own business, which eventually became Kraft Foods Inc. The inventor devised a process for pasteurising and preserving cheese, which was patented in 1916, and received a huge boost in the First World War when the US government provided their armed forces with tinned cheese.

Russian émigré Abraham Epstein built the stone house for the family of storage magnate Halsey Earl Poronto. It was just a year after the stock market crash and America was in the grip of the Great Depression, however, both Poronto and Epstein were able to ride it out and produce this grand home. In fact, it was so well received it was featured in a 1930s special edition of Architecture & Design magazine. Epstein's company, Epstein Global, is still active today. Later, the Tudor Revival mansion was snapped up by America's most famous cheesemonger and his wife, Pauline, and is currently for sale for a cool $3.1 million (£2.4m).

Although the interior has been upgraded to include all the modern luxuries a family might need, the sellers have preserved the historic home's timeless charm. The grand formal living room is lined with rich floor-to-ceiling wood panelling, as is the impressive hallway, which also boasts intricate plaster moulding on the ceiling. The ground floor also includes a dining room, a large family room, a custom-built kitchen with a Calcutta marble island and a sunlit breakfast room. Epstein designed three built-in safes, one for silverware, one in the master bedroom and a third "room-sized vault" that is now part of the second-floor living space.

Upstairs, the first floor is made up of a library with original doors and four large, neutrally-decorated bedrooms, each with an ensuite. An additional second storey – which would have been the maid's quarters in Kraft's day – has an enormous great room with vaulted ceilings, a kitchenette, a full bathroom and two further guest bedrooms. A fully-finished basement provides everything a family might need to entertain themselves during the worst of Chicago's weather, including a room that's currently set up as a games room with a brick fireplace, indoor putting green, foosball table and wine store. 

Outside, the new owners will be able to relax on the roofed columned terrace or in the 0.4 acres of manicured garden. The sellers renovated the whole home meticulously and faithfully, right down to the hand-painted Ernest Batchelder tiles, which were restored or replaced with originals sourced from collectors, listing agent Janet Karabas told Mansion Global. Kraft lived in the grand home until his death in 1953 and it was later owned by legendary 1940s Chicago Bears tackle Lee Artoe and his wife, Elaine, who sold the home to its current owners in 2007. All in all, the house has had just six owners in almost 100 years. Could you be the seventh?

This spectacular home was constructed in 1996 for California Pizza Kitchen co-founder, Larry Flax, and his wife Joan. The couple hired renowned architect, Bob Ray Offenhauser, to design their custom home, so everything was crafted to meet their exacting standards. Though we don't know how much it cost the couple all those years ago, we do know they're likely to make a killing when the house sells, since it's currently listed for a staggering $42.5 million (£33.4m) – a drop in price from the $48.5 million (£40.2m) it was originally listed for.

Before he was a fast food king, Larry Flax was a lawyer with his own law firm, Flax and Rosenfield. He practiced from 1973 until opening the first California Pizza Kitchen restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1985, with his former law firm partner, Richard Rosenfield. Today, the chain has nearly 200 restaurants in 12 international cities and 11 countries. In 2011, Flax and Rosenfield sold the company to a private investment firm for $470 million (£369m), according to the LA Times.

Inspired by a French chateau, the house has never before been on the market and has been pitched by listing agents, Carolwood Partners, as a “deliciously different” mansion. Located in a guard-gated Beverly Park enclave, the lavish home boasts a circular motor court, decorated with a tiered fountain. Outside, there are almost three acres of land, while inside there are more than 14,200 square feet of living space.

Across the home’s deluxe floors, you’ll find a limestone-clad foyer with a sweeping staircase and a gold-leaf ceiling dome, numerous formal sitting rooms for hosting VIP guests, seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, an impressive 20-seat dining room and, of course, a huge kitchen that’s fit for a foodie. The main living room benefits from floor-to-ceiling French doors that spill out to a covered loggia with a fireplace – perfect for enjoying a slice or two under the stars.

From gold-leaf details to marble elements and Murano glass chandeliers, it’s clear no expense was spared in the making of the house. Other highlights include the home's china room with felt-lined storage units – perfect for displaying your finest crockery – its family room, which has a groin-vaulted ceiling, Beauvigny marble fireplace and wood wet bar, its 1,800-bottle wine cellar, wood-panelled library and luxurious movie theatre.

And, of course, the property benefits from plenty of gorgeous bedrooms, including this master suite. It comes complete with a separate seating area, kitchenette, balcony, dual bathrooms, two walk-in closets and an office. Outside, there are countless areas for dining and relaxing, as well as a 70-foot swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, barbecue setup and tennis court. All this luxury doesn’t come cheap though and Dirt suggests that community fees here add up to $5,180 (£4.1k) every month!

This 554-acre ranch near Santa Barbara, California, was once the headquarters of, arguably, the world's most iconic fast food chain, McDonald's. In fact, it's the world's largest restaurant chain and, according to Forbes, the company has sold $23.2 billion (£19.4b) worth of hamburgers around the world and despite being founded in 1955, was named in the top 10 world's most valuable brands in 2020. So, where did it all begin and how did this unique HQ come to be?

In 1954, travelling salesman, Ray Kroc visited a small restaurant in San Bernardino, California, run by the McDonald brothers. Kroc was so impressed by its limited menu and speedy service, that he based his franchise business on their model and called it McDonald’s System, Inc. In 1955, Kroc opened the first McDonald’s east of the Mississippi River and by 1961, he owned the company outright. Then, when the fast-food giant went public on the stock market, Kroc became an overnight millionaire.

Kroc snapped up the ranch in 1966, a decade after taking control of the McDonald's franchise, naming it the ‘J and R Double Arch Ranch'. He paid just $600,000 (around $5.6m / £4.4m today) for the place and moved in with his second wife, Jane. The estate's most famous feature is its grand, circular home, which was built in the early 1970s, after Ray married his third wife, Joan. The property's rotund shape is rather fitting and locals fondly refer to the building as the 'hamburger'. 

The property sits atop a small hill on the estate and Kroc spent years turning it into a research facility, where new McDonald's recipes could be cooked up. The home doubled as a holiday retreat for Kroc and the other McDonald’s executives – that's not a bad company perk! Inside, the property boasts gorgeous architectural features, including a central firepit, soaring ceiling and carved support beams. Its walls of glass also allow for 360-degree views across the landscape outside.

Now known as the Knoll House, the building was the centre of the estate when the Krocs were in residence and features a tiki bar in the main living space. According to the LA Times, the home hosted the think tank where the Egg McMuffin and Chicken McNuggets were born. Yet the round house isn't the only building on the estate. There's also the Golden Arches Lodge (pictured here), which spans 17,000 square feet and boasts a stunning main living room with a 28-foot-high ceiling.

Seven more units, including a library, test kitchen and gym (much needed after all those samples) make up the estate. Sadly, Kroc passed away in 1984 and Joan tried to donate the estate to the Ronald McDonald House organisation to develop as a camp for sick children, but locals apparently opposed the idea. It was later bought by Gerald Kessler, the owner of Nature's Plus Vitamins, but was on the market again in 2020 and then September 2021, priced at a whopping $26.9 million (£22.3m). It's since been slashed to just $18 million (£14.5m) and is currently still on the market if you fancy a slice of the (apple) pie.

Back in 2015, American businessman, Howard Schultz, the chief executive officer of the Starbucks Coffee Company, dropped $25 million (£19.6m) on this spectacular vacation retreat on Hawaii's sought-after Kona Coast. The residence sits inside an exclusive Four Seasons development, making it perfect for a high-flying CEO. So, how did Schultz get to where he is today?

The world's most iconic coffee company, Starbucks began life fairly modestly. The first store was opened in Seattle in 1971, selling freshly roasted coffee beans, teas and spices, but it wasn't until Howard Schultz took charge of the company in 1982 that sales really took off. Schultz expanded Starbucks from 11 stores to more than 30,000 worldwide. Today, Schultz is worth $3.8 billion (£3.1b) and Starbucks' sales are thought to be $34 billion (£26.7b), according to Forbes.

According to Forbes, the luxurious holiday hideaway is nestled on 1.8 acres of land and benefits from 10,641 square feet of living space. The property is spread across two lots, with the main house sitting on one and four individual pod structures on the other—perfect for visiting friends and family. The pad initially hit the market in January 2015, with a price tag of $33 million (£25.9m), so Schultz gained himself quite the bargain!

The all-teak interior offers a relaxed and easy flow. Inside, there are numerous lounge spaces, nine bathrooms, a games room and a media room. Of course, there’s also a spacious kitchen, complete with teak cabinets, marble counters and plenty of windows that overlook the home’s gorgeous gardens.

There's even a lovely bar area that wouldn't feel out of place in a five-star resort. Plus, as a resident of the Hualalai resort, Schultz gained access to two exclusive golf courses, multiple sports and beach clubs, and swimming facilities. The house also neighbours Kukio, Hawaii’s most exclusive community, where billionaires such as Michael Dell, the founder, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, own magnificent holiday homes.

Yet who would spend any time indoors, when this beautiful backyard is right outside? The home's exterior features a hot tub, an infinity-edged pool, numerous idyllic cabanas for sunbathing, lounging and dining, and lawns and flower beds filled with native plants and trees. The pad also sits next to the resort’s golf course and is set back from the Pacific Ocean, with views of mountains, coconut trees and lava rock formations from almost every interior and exterior space.

This incredible hillside mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, California, was originally owned by Glen Bell, the founder of Taco Bell. The American businessman bought the dreamy estate in 1982 and we can totally see why. Nestled on 3.6 acres, it benefits from high-end amenities, gorgeous landscaped grounds and a stunning interior. Let's find out more...

Bell established the fast food chain back in 1962 and truly epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit. During a summer in Washington, D.C. with his great aunt, Bell began baking blackberry pies and selling them locally. Soon, he decided he wanted to own his own food stand. In 1948, aged just 25, Bell started his first hamburger stand, Bell's Drive-In, and by 1952, he had sold the business and started a second one that sold hamburgers and hot dogs. 

Bell soon branched out into tacos and in 1964, Bell franchised his restaurant. In 1978, the 868-restaurant chain was sold to PepsiCo for $125 million ($583m / £458m nowadays), so it's really no wonder Bell has plenty of spare cash to spend on amazing real estate. This 7,444-square-foot custom mansion has a huge entrance foyer, a plush living room, a formal dining room and endless outdoor entertainment spaces – including an 82-foot vanishing edge pool with a marble waterfall.

The house also boasts a truly magnificent chef's kitchen that's the size of the average city apartment. Everywhere you look you'll spot premium materials and lovely architectural details, such as floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, wood-panelled surfaces, tile work and oversized windows that frame the scenery outside.

There are six bathrooms and five bedrooms, but the master suite is fit for a VIP and might well be the home's biggest selling point. Discretely located in its own private wing, the enormous room comes with a sitting area and access to its very own private walled garden.

As for the master bathroom, well it's huge! It boasts marble surfaces, a large walk-in shower and a raised tub with views of the secluded courtyard garden. Bell's amazing former home landed on the property market back in June 2019, before selling in August for slightly less than $3.3 million (£2.6m).

This enchanting 32-acre estate in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, was once owned by the Dorrance family, of Campbell Soup Company fame. It features an amazing French Norman-style main residence, several guest houses, staff quarters, enchanting courtyards, rolling pastures, formal gardens and numerous outdoor pools. Let's find out more about the Dorrances and their spectacular estate...

The Campbell Soup Company started life in 1869, thanks to wholesale vegetable vendor, Joseph Campbell, and commercial canner, Abraham Anderson. In 1894, Arthur Dorrance succeeded Joseph as company president and three years later Arthur's nephew, John T. Dorrance, invented condensed soup – something that the company is still known for today. Thanks to John's success, Forbes named the Dorrances America's 19th richest family in 2020.

It was at this lavish historic home, known as Linden Hill, that the Dorrance family raised their children. Sadly we don't know how much they paid for the place, but we're sure it came with a sizable price tag considering its scale and beauty! The house dates back to 1930, the year John T. Dorrance passed away, so it's unclear which member of the family put down the cash for the property. 

Step inside and the true beauty of the home is revealed. The 14,467-square-foot main house boasts historic rooms, with gorgeous period features, but 21st-century amenities. The house was designed between 1928 and 1931 by Edmund B. Gilchrist, for stockbroker Rodman Ellison Griscom and no expense was spared in its construction. There are grand-scale formal rooms for entertaining and cosy and intimate spaces for quiet family time.

Across the estate, you'll find 14 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a formal living room and dining room, a large gourmet kitchen, a library and a lofted lounge that would make for the perfect home office. Outside, there are also tennis courts, a 10-car garage, a multi-stall horse barn and a woodwork shop.

Yet the estate's most unique feature has to be this one-of-a-kind chicken coup. In 1992, the Dorrances sold it to Robert Burch, the former brother-in-law of fashion designer, Tory Burch. The Burch family placed the property on the market in 2013 for $24.5 million (£19.2m) but cut the price to $19.5 million (£15.3m) in May 2015, after struggling to find a buyer. It's been on and off the market ever since and is still for sale right now, for a significantly reduced $9.5 million (£5m).

Lynsi Snyder became the majority owner of the popular American fast food chain, In-N-Out Burger, at the tender age of 35, gaining herself a billionaire's bank account. In fact, according to Forbes the entrepreneur is worth a staggering $4.2 billion (£3.5b). With her wealth, Snyder snapped up this sprawling estate, located about 30 minutes northeast of downtown Los Angeles, for $17.2 million (£13.5m) in 2012. So, how did her fortune come to be?

Well, aside from her own hard work, Snyder's success can be put down to her grandparents, Harry and Esther Snyder, who founded In-N-Out Burger in 1948. Over the years, the company grew and now has 358 chains across the US. Sadly, Snyder's father and uncle, both of which were previous company presidents, died young. So by 2000, when she was just 18, Snyder became the last family heir. In 2017, on her 35th birthday, she received the final portion of her inheritance, an additional stake in the chain.

Since gaining ownership, Snyder has expanded In-N-Out by more than 80 locations, proving that she's definitely taking a hands-on role in the job. And what better way to reward yourself for your hard work, than with an incredible mansion in the heart of Los Angeles? The 4.23-acre property features a stunning main residence, a guest house, a six-car garage, a pool cabana and a recreation centre. Let's take a look inside...

The grand, 18,687-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired property is truly mind-blowing. It's clear every space was designed with entertaining in mind and its palatial layout enjoys a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Step through the front door and you'll find yourself in a huge, double-height entrance foyer, decorated with a Cinderella staircase, sleek marble floor and statement chandelier. The hallway leads through to numerous formal living rooms, decorated with French doors, European fireplaces and hardwood floors.

In total, the estate has 11 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, but the master suite is well and truly the pièce de résistance. The space has its own lounge, walk-in closet, ensuite and private balcony overlooking the garden. Other highlights include the home's billiards room, movie theatre and 3,400-square-foot recreation centre, which could be used as a ballroom, dance studio or batting cage – according to the listing.

The home also has three kitchens, a large chef's kitchen, a prep kitchen and this cool outdoor set-up that's perfect for making the most of the Californian climate. The resort-like backyard benefits from panoramic views of the city and is home to manicured gardens, water features, an infinity-edge pool, alfresco dining spaces, a private two-hole golf course and a basketball court. In December 2021, Snyder sold the pad for $16.3 million (£12.8m), making a loss on her initial investment.

This sprawling estate in Shelbyville, Kentucky, was the long-time residence of Colonel Sanders, the man behind everyone's favourite fried chicken outlet, KFC. As well as boasting a lovely private home, the three-acre estate also features an amazing 25,000-square-foot restaurant and banquet hall, which Sanders created for his wife, Claudia Sanders, back in 1959. So, how did KFC come to be?

Colonel Sanders is one of the world's most recognisable faces. The grandfather of fast food had many jobs before he launched KFC – he was a steamboat pilot and a farmer – but in 1930 he bought a roadside motel in Corbin, Kentucky, and began serving his southern-style chicken. In 1939 he perfected his recipe (it's still used today) and by 1952, the first KFC franchise opened near Salt Lake City. In 1964, Sanders sold the company and today it's valued at $8.3 billion (£6.9bn).

During his time owning the world's second-largest restaurant chain (after McDonald's), Colonel Sanders clearly made decent money and he used his wealth to buy a historic home that was constructed in 1866. He then set about creating a huge restaurant next door that was named the Claudia Sanders Dinner House. The eatery and house sit next to one another, with a large car park in between.

The house, known as Blackwood Hall, was the primary residence of Colonel and Claudia Sanders for more than 25 years, from 1959 to 1984. The 5,000-square-foot building still retains much of its original period charm, including its sweeping timber staircase, exotic floors, grand chandeliers and pretty woodwork. The front door opens into a unique entrance hall, decorated with bold wallpaper and gilded furnishings.

The hall flows through to a living room, formal dining room, traditional kitchen and a music room with mirrored walls. While we don't know how many bedrooms the house has, we're sure they're all as kitsch as the rest of the interior. The house also still harbours some of Sanders' personal belongings, including the original Kentucky Colonel certificate, a Happy Birthday letter from President Nixon, Sanders’ monogrammed bible, his money clip and wristwatch.

As for the restaurant, the space is almost too big to handle. Spanning 25,000 square feet, it offers countless dining spaces spread across two floors, a huge commercial kitchen, restrooms, a gift shop and a large bar. Both properties are currently on the market with Kentucky Commercial Real Estate for $4.5 million (£2.3m). Grab yourself a piece of fast food history while you can!

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