How Do You Roll? Shark Tank Update

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Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 4, Episode 16Austin, TXby Peter and Yuen YungWebsite

What Happened to How Do You Roll? After Shark Tank

Is How Do You Roll? still in business? No — the company has shut down.

Deal Fell Through

The royalty component of O'Leary's offer would have drained too much cash flow; the brothers spent months negotiating but could not reach workable terms.

Customizable sushi restaurant franchise
Kevin O'Leary deal did not close
Franchise operations ceased
Filed for bankruptcy

Last updated Sep 7, 2026.

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The How Do You Roll? Shark Tank Pitch

Peter and Yuen Yung of Austin, TX pitched How Do You Roll? on Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 16, which aired Friday, February 15, 2013, asking for $1M for 12% of the company — a $8.3M valuation.

Kevin O'Leary agreed to invest $1M for 20% equity, valuing the company at $5M. The deal fell through after the show. The royalty component of O'Leary's offer would have drained too much cash flow; the brothers spent months negotiating but could not reach workable terms.

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Pitch Details

Aired: S4E16Feb 15, 2013
Ask: $1Mfor 12%
Ask Valuation: $8.3M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount: $1M
Equity: 20%
Valuation: $5M