Bubba’s-QBBQ Shark Tank Update

boneless baby back ribs

DealNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 5, Episode 11Avon, OHby Al Bubba Baker and Brittani Bo BakerWebsite

What Happened to Bubba’s-QBBQ After Shark Tank

Is Bubba’s-QBBQ still in business? No — the company has shut down.

  • $16M in sales by 2017
  • 1M lbs ordered by CKE Restaurants (Carl's Jr/Hardee's)
  • Founder accused Daymond John and Rastelli Foods of takeover
  • Ceased production May 2023

Last verified Apr 1, 2026.

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The Bubba’s-QBBQ Shark Tank Pitch

Al Bubba Baker and Brittani Bo Baker of Avon, OH pitched Bubba’s-QBBQ on Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 11, which aired Friday, December 6, 2013, asking for $300,000 for 15% of the company — a $2M valuation.

Daymond John agreed to invest $300,000 for 30% equity, valuing the company at $1M. The deal closed after the show. The terms were later renegotiated: Deal reportedly changed from $300K/30% to $100K/35% without founder's knowledge.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S5E11Dec 6, 2013
Ask
$300,000for 15%
Ask Valuation
$2M

Deal Terms

Amount
$300,000
Equity
30%
Valuation
$1M
Daymond JohnDaymond John