Fried Green Tomatoes Shark Tank Update

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What Happened to Fried Green Tomatoes After Shark Tank

Is Fried Green Tomatoes still in business? Yes — still in business.

$1M

estimated annual revenue

Deal Fell Through

Barbara Corcoran never followed up to close the deal

  • Deal with Barbara Corcoran closed for $200K for 30%
  • Annual revenue less than $1M; continuing to sell via trailer and website
  • Brick-and-mortar store announced but not yet opened as of August 2022
  • Began offering franchises in 2023; no new franchises as of July 2024

Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The Fried Green Tomatoes Shark Tank Pitch

Fried Green Tomatoes pitched on Shark Tank Season 11, Episode 20, which aired Friday, May 1, 2020, asking for $200,000 for 15% of the company — a $1.3M valuation.

Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $200,000 for 30% equity, valuing the company at $666,667. The deal fell through after the show. Barbara Corcoran never followed up to close the deal.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S11E20May 1, 2020
Ask
$200,000for 15%
Ask Valuation
$1.3M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount
$200,000
Equity
30%
Valuation
$666,667
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