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Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' NJ Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…
Lifestyle
NJ High School Sweethearts Make Deal On 'Shark Tank,' Fry Bar Expands Across State: Report
A pair of high school sweethearts running a Latin-inspired French fry company struck a deal this week on "Shark Tank." James and Johanna Windon, who met at Morristown High School and are now married with three children, started Buena Papa Fry Bar in Raleigh, N.C., with just $18 in their bank account during the pandemic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buena Papa Fry Bar 🍟 (@buenapapafrybar) In two…
Business
'Shark Tank's' Daymond John Granted Restraining Order Against Disgruntled NJ Contestants
Daymond John is hoping his battle with some unhappy former business partners is over. The "Shark Tank" star was granted a permanent restraining order against a family with Newark roots who unleashed a torrent of criticism against him after they partnered on "Shark Tank" to sell Bubba’s Q Boneless Baby Back Ribs. Bubba is Al "Bubba" Baker, a Newark native who was a three-time Pro Bowler in the NFL. The permanent restraining order was issued on Friday, July 21, in New Jersey Federal Court by Judge Robert Kugler. The Baker family is prohibited from making any public comments …
Legal
Former NFL Great From NJ Al 'Bubba' Baker Battles It Out With 'Shark Tank' Star Daymond John
The dismissal by a federal judge in Newark of a complaint by a former Garden State-grown NFL star against “Shark Tank” regular Daymond John hasn’t slowed an ongoing battle between them. John is seeking both a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction against Al “Bubba” Baker and his daughter, Brittani, to stop them from trashing him over what they say has been a “nightmare” experience since their appearance on the ABC reality show. The Bakers -- including Bubba's wife, Sabrina -- contend that John and some of his cronies fleeced them after they cut a deal on “Shark Tank” to …
News
NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank'
Tog Samphel always had a knack for design, and he didn't need a college degree to do it. In 2004, the Clifton resident dropped out of Montclair State University because he was offered a job with AOL. And for the duration of his 15-year career, Samphel never needed nor wanted to complete his college degree. There was one thing he wanted to do, though, and that was invent something. Well, since 2020, Clifton's Samphel did both: He invented a product called "Anytongs" and finished his degree at Montclair State University. Later this month, he's making his pitch and telling his story on "Shar…
News
Bergen County Man Who Left Lucrative Job To Make Puzzles For Cats Shines On Shark Tank
A Bergen County man who years ago left a lucrative gig to pursue his passion making puzzles for cats is getting a boost for his business after a "Shark Tank" pitch. Andrey Grigoryev, of Fort Lee, made a puzzle feeder and cat toy after noticing his own cat was bored with his toys years ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cat Amazing (@catamazingtoy) AndreyABC/Christopher Willard "Mooky’s inspiration and patience, together with Andrey’s obedience and opposable thumbs, eventually bore fruit," the Cat Amazing website reads. "Sur…
Lifestyle
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company
A New Jersey couple got a $1 million boost for their beach chair company from none other than "Mr. Wonderful." Leslie Hsu — a Potomac, MD native — and Greg Bresner got investor Kevin O'Leary's blessing (and financial backing) on the Friday, March 18 episode of "Shark Tank." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) The Short Hills couple will use the money to grow their company, "Sunflow." O'Leary will …
News
Jersey Shore Dad To Pitch Pet Product On Shark Tank
A Jersey Shore dad and entrepreneur is taking his business for a swim with the sharks. Ocean County native and FurZapper creator, Michael Sweigart will pitch his re-usable pet hair removal discs to the famous line-up of potential investors on ABC's Shark Tank next week. The flexible discs are meant to be tossed into the washer and dryer with laundry. The discs adhere to and separate pet fur, hair, dust and debris from clothing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FurZapper (@furzapper) Catch the Manahawkin native on Shark Tank ai…
News
'Shark Tank' Star's Wife, NY State Man Charged In Double-Fatal Boat Crash
UPDATE: Authorities charged both the wife of "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary and the driver of another boat in connection with a fatal accident last month in Canada. Linda O’Leary was charged with "careless operation of a vessel,” the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said Tuesday, without confirming a report that investigators believe she may have been speeding. An Oct. 29 initial court appearance was scheduled. The other driver, Richard Ruh of Orchard Park, NY (just southeast of Buffalo, was charged with not having navigation lights on when the crash occurred near Toronto the night of Aug.…
News
'Shark Tank' Star In Double-Fatal Boat Crash Still Scheduled For Thursday BergenPAC Show
Officials at bergenPAC said Wednesday that they expected to stage Thursday’s afternoon’s free scheduled appearance by "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary as planned following a boating accident in Ontario, Canada this past weekend that killed two people. “We haven’t heard otherwise,” an employee at the Englewood theater told Daily Voice late Wednesday afternoon. O’Leary’s wife reportedly was driving his boat on Lake Joseph around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when it rammed into a larger vessel, flew over its bow and struck a man, who was killed instantly, as well as a woman who later succumbed to critic…
News
'Shark Tank' Couple Opens NJ's First Cinnaholic Shop In Westfield
A new vegan Cinnamon roll shop that had help from sharks on on ABC's "Shark Tank" is coming soon to Westfield. Cinnaholic will sell rolls for $1 on opening day, May 10, at its new Elm Street store. The California-based franchise offers customizable Cinnamon rolls with more than 20 frosting flavors and dozens of toppings. The bakery also boasts other dairy- and- egg-free options like cookies, brownies, bite-sized buns and edible cookie dough made in-house. Co-founders Shannon and Florian Radke bonded over their love of animals and passion for eating a plant-based diet, Cinnaholic's website …
Business
First 'Shark Tank' Winner To Close Bergen County Pie Shop Mr. Tod's
Mr. Tod -- the first entrepreneur to come out of ABC's "Shark Tank" -- announced he will be shutting his doors. Tod Wilson, the owner of Mr. Tod's Pies in Englewood, announced he will be closing his Hudson Avenue storefront. Pies will still be available for delivery on Mr. Tod's website, and can be purchased at some local ShopRite stores. Wilson opened his first pie "factory" in Somerset, in 2002. Three years later, he was featured on the first episode of "Shark Tank," sending his pies to the national stage and began shipping nationwide. "I want to personally thank everyone who continues …
Business
Englewood Couple Lands Shark Tank Deal With 'Real Housewife' Bethenny Frankel
A pair of Englewood parents who pitched their children's meal prep business on Sunday's episode of ABC's "Shark Tank" have a new reason to celebrate. Joanna and David Parker walked away with a $500,000 commitment deal from investor and "Real Housewife of New York" star Bethenny Frankel for the expansion of their company, Yumble. Frankel will also be serving as the company's spokesperson.
Lifestyle
Tonight
: Englewood Parents Make Shark Tank Pitch
A pair of North Jersey parents will pitch their children's meal plan company Sunday, Dec. 9 on Shark Tank. ** UPDATE: Joanna and David Parker landed a deal with RHONY Bethenny Frankel ** Two years ago, Joanna Parker of Englewood launched children's meal plan company Yumble, which she runs with her husband David. Joanna spent several months perfecting recipes that now feed children in more than 25 U.S. states. Tune in to ABC at 9 p.m. to watch the Parkers pitch Yumble.
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