✓ Got a deal Status unconfirmed Season 3, Ep. 6 🍽️ Food & Drink

The Painted Pretzel on Shark Tank

The Painted Pretzel makes chocolate-dipped and decorated pretzel rods. It targets gift buyers and event planners looking for sweet-and-salty treats that can be customized for holidays, weddings and corporate gifting.

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⏱ The Painted Pretzel in 30 seconds

The ask$100K for 25%Valued at $400K
In the tankDeal: $100K for 25%With Mark
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmed

The Painted Pretzel Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $100,000 for 25%
Asking valuation: $400K
Result: Deal
Final deal: $100,000 for 25%
Deal valuation: $400K
Shark: Mark Cuban
Founders: Raven Thomas
From: Scottsdale, AZ
Aired: Feb 24, 2012

Asked

$400K

Got

$400K

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The pitch

Raven Thomas from Scottsdale, AZ pitched The Painted Pretzel in Shark Tank Season 3, Episode 6 (aired Feb 24, 2012). They asked for $100,000 in exchange for 25% equity, valuing the business at $400K. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban: $100,000 for 25%.

What happened to The Painted Pretzel after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked October 3, 2026

We couldn't confirm whether The Painted Pretzel is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (October 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did The Painted Pretzel get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. The Painted Pretzel got a deal with Mark Cuban for $100,000 and 25% equity.

Which Shark invested in The Painted Pretzel?

Mark Cuban invested in The Painted Pretzel on Season 3 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is The Painted Pretzel still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether The Painted Pretzel is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (October 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was The Painted Pretzel on Shark Tank?

The Painted Pretzel appeared in Season 3, Episode 6, which first aired on February 24, 2012.

Where can I buy The Painted Pretzel?

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What was The Painted Pretzel's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued The Painted Pretzel at $400,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $400,000.