Raven Thomas entered the Shark Tank in season 3 to pitch her company, the Painted Pretzel. Find out what happened to the company after her appearance on Shark tank, and if they are still operating today.
The Painted Pretzel is a company started by Raven Thomas and they sell chocolate covered pretzels. She began the business in her own kitchen as a stay at home mom. Raven had some success selling to mom groups before entering the Shark Tank.
Did They Strike a Deal?
Yes, she got a deal on Shark Tank. Mark Cuban offered her $100,000 for 25%.
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Mark Cuban was the only shark to offer Raven a deal. Kevin O’Leary didn’t make an offer because he didn’t see anything quite proprietary about the business. Raven explained that she wanted to come onto Shark Tank because she got a big order from Neiman Marcus but couldn’t fulfill it. She really needed an investment to get commercial kitchen space.
Who is Raven Thomas?
Raven Thomas was a stay at home mom who started making the chocolate covered pretzels in her kitchen at home. She currently resides in the greater Phoenix area according to her official LinkedIn page. Raven has her degree in family and child sciences from Florida State University. According to LinkedIn, The Painted Pretzel began in 2007.
Who They Have Worked With
According to their official website, The Painted Pretzel has been trusted by huge brand names in the industry. They have supplied orders to the New York Yankees, Saks Fifth Avenue, PayPal, Google, Movado and more! It is front and center that one of their specialities is working with corporations and their gifting needs.
Are They Still in Business?
Yes, they are still in business today. They appear to be making $1 million in revenue.
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