Project Pollo Shark Tank Update

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No DealNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 13, Episode 24San Antonio, TXby Lucas Bradbury

What Happened to Project Pollo After Shark Tank

Is Project Pollo still in business? No — the company has shut down.

Acquired by Savvy Sliders (Detroit-based burger chain) in August 2023. All Project Pollo locations were closed and converted to Savvy Sliders restaurants.

  • No deal on Shark Tank S13E24; asked $2.5M/5% ($50M valuation)
  • Grew to 21 locations across TX, AZ, NV, CO by September 2022
  • Acquired by Savvy Sliders in April 2023; all locations closed
  • Launched Side Chicks rebrand with real chicken February 2023
  • Founder is co-owner of Pastiche cocktail bar in San Antonio

Last verified Apr 4, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The Project Pollo Shark Tank Pitch

Lucas Bradbury of San Antonio, TX pitched Project Pollo on Shark Tank Season 13, Episode 24, which aired Friday, May 20, 2022, asking for $2.5M for 5% of the company — a $50M valuation.

Project Pollo left the Tank without a deal.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S13E24May 20, 2022
Ask
$2.5Mfor 5%
Ask Valuation
$50M