The Stars Of ‘Shark Tank’ Reveal Their Favorite Success Stories

Bubba’s Q

Nothing beats a great plate of barbecue. In 2014, former NFL football player Al “Bubba” Baker pitched his boneless ribs on Shark Tank. His innovative cooking process appealed to the Sharks, and he received $300,000 for a 30 percent stake in the business from Shark Daymond John due to his interest.

Before appearing on Shark Tank, Bubba’s Q generated $154,000 in sales. After the show, sales climbed to more than $16 million in 2017 thanks to the show. Bubba’s Q ribs can be found on QVC, at Costco, and were even served by Carl’s Jr. Baker was smart and patented his cooking technique, so he is the only person who can sell deboned and cooked ribs, therefore making him a leader in the BBQ market.