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Rapid Ramen Cooker on Shark Tank

Name: Rapid Ramen Cooker
Price: 10 USD
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Rapid Ramen Cooker is a rectangular microwave bowl that cooks instant ramen noodles in a few minutes without a stovetop. It targets college students, office workers and anyone wanting a quick, simple way to make noodles and other meals.

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⏱ Rapid Ramen Cooker in 30 seconds

The ask$300K for 10%Valued at $3M
In the tankDeal: $150K for 15%With Mark
After the showDeal fell throughDidn't close after taping
TodayStill in businessGrew into Rapid Brands microwave cookware line

Rapid Ramen Cooker Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $300,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $3M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $150,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $1M
Shark: Mark Cuban
Founders: Chris Johnson
From: Sacramento, CA
Aired: Oct 4, 2013

Deal notes: $300K total deal, half as a loan (cash equity portion $150K)

Asked

$3M

Got

$1M

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The pitch

Chris Johnson from Sacramento, CA pitched Rapid Ramen Cooker in Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 3 (aired Oct 4, 2013). They asked for $300,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $3M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban: $150,000 for 15%. That put the final valuation at $1M, 67% below what they originally asked for.

Meet the founder

CJChris JohnsonFounder & CEO of Rapid Brands

What happened to Rapid Ramen Cooker after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Visited the official website: it is working.

Chris Johnson's microwave ramen cooker was already in about 2,500 stores, with $164,000 in sales over three months, when Mark Cuban agreed on air to take 20%. The Daily Meal reports the deal was never finalized. Johnson kept growing the business as Rapid Brands, adding microwave cookers for mac and cheese, rice, oatmeal, eggs and brownies. The original ramen cooker became an Amazon best-seller with tens of thousands of reviews.

⚠️ The on-air deal did not close after the show.

Update: Grew into Rapid Brands microwave cookware line

Timeline since the show

2013
Agreed to a deal with Mark Cuban for 20%; it was reportedly never finalized

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Frequently asked questions

Did Rapid Ramen Cooker get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Rapid Ramen Cooker got a deal with Mark Cuban for $150,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in Rapid Ramen Cooker?

Mark Cuban invested in Rapid Ramen Cooker on Season 5 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Rapid Ramen Cooker still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), Rapid Ramen Cooker appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and grew into Rapid Brands microwave cookware line.

What season and episode was Rapid Ramen Cooker on Shark Tank?

Rapid Ramen Cooker appeared in Season 5, Episode 3, which first aired on October 4, 2013.

Where can I buy Rapid Ramen Cooker?

You can buy Rapid Ramen Cooker from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Rapid Ramen Cooker's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Rapid Ramen Cooker at $3,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,000,000.