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Cousins Maine Lobster Claws
Food & Beverage✅ Deal Made✅ Still Active

Cousins Maine Lobster Claws

Boneless baby back ribs — all the flavor, none of the mess

The Pitch

Asked for
$300,000 for 30%
Season / Episode
S5 E3 (2013)
Final Deal
$300,000 for 30%
Investor(s)
Daymond John

About Cousins Maine Lobster Claws

Al 'Bubba' Baker created a technique for deboning baby back ribs while keeping them intact. After a deal with Daymond John, the product found its way into grocery stores.

Company Timeline

09
2009
Former NFL player Al 'Bubba' Baker patents the boneless rib process
13
2013
Appears on Shark Tank Season 5 with daughter Brittany. Daymond John invests
14
2014
Available in Kroger and other grocery chains
18
2018
Revenue exceeds $16M

Where Are They Now?

Available in major grocery chains nationwide. One of Daymond's best food investments.

🦈 Shark Update

Daymond John invested and helped secure nationwide grocery distribution.

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