Let Them Eat Candles Shark Tank Update

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DealNow:ThrivingHome & LifestyleSeason 15, Episode 17Chicago, ILby Loree Sandler, Bob MichelsonWebsite

What Happened to Let Them Eat Candles After Shark Tank

Is Let Them Eat Candles still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.

Deal closed with Lori Greiner for $125,000 cash plus $125,000 loan for 18% equity
Sold over 1.5 million candles to date as of pitch
Retail presence in Publix, Mariano's, Raley's, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Lunds & Byerlys; expanded to Jewel Osco and Giant post-show
Featured in Martha Stewart's American Made contest and on TheGrommet

Last verified Apr 1, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The Let Them Eat Candles Shark Tank Pitch

Loree Sandler and Bob Michelson of Chicago, IL pitched Let Them Eat Candles on Shark Tank Season 15, Episode 17, which aired Friday, March 8, 2024, asking for $250,000 for 10% of the company — a $2.5M valuation.

Lori Greiner agreed to invest $250,000 for 18% equity, valuing the company at $1.4M. The deal closed after the show.

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Pitch Details

Aired: S15E17Mar 8, 2024
Ask: $250,000for 10%
Ask Valuation: $2.5M

Deal Terms

Amount: $250,000
Equity: 18%
Valuation: $1.4M