Grill Charms on Shark Tank
Be the first to reviewGrill Charms are small stainless steel markers that are inserted into meat before grilling to show how each piece is cooked or who it belongs to. They are aimed at backyard hosts juggling different doneness preferences at cookouts.
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⏱ Grill Charms in 30 seconds
- The ask$50K for 25%Valued at $200K
- In the tankDeal: $50K for 20%With Robert
- After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
- TodayStatus unconfirmed
Grill Charms Shark Tank deal
- Asked for
- $50,000 for 25%
- Asking valuation
- $200K
- Result
- Deal
- Final deal
- $50,000 for 20%
- Deal valuation
- $250K
- Shark
- Robert Herjavec
- Founders
- Leslie Haywood
- From
- Charleston, SC
- Aired
- Sep 29, 2009
Would you have invested in Grill Charms?
The pitch
Leslie Haywood from Charleston, SC pitched Grill Charms in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 7 (aired Sep 29, 2009). They asked for $50,000 in exchange for 25% equity, valuing the business at $200K. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Robert Herjavec: $50,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $250K, 25% above what they originally asked for.
What happened to Grill Charms after Shark Tank?
Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026
Our checks
- : Removed the link to the company's website because the domain no longer exists.
We couldn't confirm whether Grill Charms is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
Did Grill Charms get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Grill Charms got a deal with Robert Herjavec for $50,000 and 20% equity.
Which Shark invested in Grill Charms?
Robert Herjavec invested in Grill Charms on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.
Is Grill Charms still in business?
We couldn't confirm whether Grill Charms is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.
What season and episode was Grill Charms on Shark Tank?
Grill Charms appeared in Season 1, Episode 7, which first aired on September 29, 2009.
Where can I buy Grill Charms?
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What was Grill Charms's valuation on Shark Tank?
The founders valued Grill Charms at $200,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $250,000.