Tom + Chee on Shark Tank

Tom + Chee is a restaurant chain specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup with creative variations. It targets diners looking for comfort food with a playful twist in a fast-casual setting.

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⏱ Tom + Chee in 30 seconds

The ask$600K for 10%Valued at $6M
In the tankDeal: $600K for 15%With Barbara and Mark
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in business

Tom + Chee Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $600,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $6M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $600,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $4M
Sharks: Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban
Founders: Tru Quakenbush and Cory War
From: Cincinnati, OH
Aired: May 17, 2013

Asked

$6M

Got

$4M

Would you have invested in Tom + Chee?

The pitch

Tru Quakenbush and Cory War from Cincinnati, OH pitched Tom + Chee in Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 26 (aired May 17, 2013). They asked for $600,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $6M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban: $600,000 for 15%. That put the final valuation at $4M, 33% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Tom + Chee after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

As of our last check (October 2026), Tom + Chee appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Tom + Chee get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Tom + Chee got a deal with Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban for $600,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in Tom + Chee?

Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban invested in Tom + Chee on Season 4 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Tom + Chee still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), Tom + Chee appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

What season and episode was Tom + Chee on Shark Tank?

Tom + Chee appeared in Season 4, Episode 26, which first aired on May 17, 2013.

Where can I buy Tom + Chee?

You can buy Tom + Chee from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Tom + Chee's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Tom + Chee at $6,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $4,000,000.