Tailgate N Go Shark Tank Update

DealNow:OperatingFitness & SportsSeason 11, Episode 5by Ron, Taylor, and Kobe Johnson

What Happened to Tailgate N Go After Shark Tank

Is Tailgate N Go still in business? Yes — still in business.

$1.4M

reported annual revenue

  • Deal with Matt Higgins closed for $250K for 20% plus $50/unit royalty
  • Secured NFL and NCAA licensing post-show
  • Licensed for 14 Division 1 NCAA teams and every NFL team as of July 2024
  • $1.4M annual revenue as of July 2024

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

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The Tailgate N Go Shark Tank Pitch

Ron, Taylor and and Kobe Johnson pitched Tailgate N Go on Shark Tank Season 11, Episode 5, which aired Sunday, October 27, 2019, asking for $250,000 for 10% of the company — a $2.5M valuation.

Matt Higgins agreed to invest $250,000 for 20% equity, valuing the company at $1.3M, plus a royalty per unit. The deal closed after the show.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S11E5Oct 27, 2019
Ask
$250,000for 10%
Ask Valuation
$2.5M

Deal Terms

Amount
$250,000
Equity
20%
Valuation
$1.3M
Royalty
yes per_unit