In season 4 of Shark Tank, Ryan Kelly walked onto the Shark Tank stage to pitch his company, Ryan’s Barkery. Every now and then the ABC show sees young entrepreneurs come in front of the sharks. Is Ryan still in business today? What happened on his episode? Find out now.
Business Name
Ryan’s Barkery
Founder
Ryan Kelly
Business Genre
Animal Care
Shark Tank Season and Episode #
Season 4 Episode 26
Asking Price
$25,000 for 25%
Business Status
Out of Business
What is Ryan’s Barkery?
Ryan’s Barkery – rebranded as Ry’s Ruffery – is a healthy, delicious dog treat made from fresh ingredients. Flavors like pumpkin apple, banana oat, and low-fat cheddar had the neighborhood kids’ dogs wanting more treats, so Ryan began selling them. Ryan’s motto? “Don’t feed your dog what you wouldn’t eat yourself!”
Yes, a deal was made with Barbara Corcoran. She gave Ryan Kelly the $25,000 for 25%.
Shark Tank Recap
Though Ryan’s pitch (his mom Daniela at his side) was great for an 11-year-old, the sharks did not buy into it. Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban asked about sales; Barbara asked where he got the money to start his business. The answers? At the time of the show, Ryan sold 200 bags at $4.00, and it only cost him 0.36 cents to make!
But, neither Kevin or Mark, nor Robert Herjavec or Lori Greiner went in on deals. It was Barbara Corcoran who offered up the exact amount of money Ryan asked for, at the exact percentage asked too. They ended up taking the deal.
Ryan’s Barkery Shark Tank Recap: How Much Did They Ask For?
They asked for $25,000 for 25%.
Who is Ryan Kelly?
Ryan Kelly is the founder of Ryan’s Barkery. Ryan started the business because when he was shopping for dog treats, he found there were none that his dog liked. So, he and his mom decided to experiment in the kitchen and voila – the healthy, tasty dog treat was born.
No, they are not in business. Ryan’s Barkery fizzled out in 2018.
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