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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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