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Shark Tankcompletely changed the television genre with its unique concept when it premiered in 2009. Based on the British TV seriesDragon’s Den, it showcases contestants making business pitches to a panel of five venture capitalists or “Sharks.” At the same time, it’s still a dream for many to showcase their ideas on this platform.
But for Al “Bubba” Baker, his pitch to Daymond John turned into a complete nightmare. The entire scenario escalated so quickly that John, who had a deal in place with Baker, had to drag the entrepreneur to court.
How Al “Bubba” Baker’s $300K Deal With Daymond John Ended in Court?
Former NFL player Al “Bubba” Baker had a remarkable sports career before he transitioned to being an entrepreneur. He played as a defensive end from 1978 to 1990, after which he moved onto his ribs business. Baker appeared onShark Tankalongside his daughter Brittani Bo Baker and presented their company, Bubba’s Q Boneless Ribs.
With their presentation, the father-daughter duo impressed the judges. But out of the five, the most impressed was Daymond John, who offered them a deal of$300,000 for 30%. After careful consideration, both Bubba and Brittani accepted John’s offer, but it was here that their main issues started taking place.
Despite the initial excitement, the Bakersencounteredmajor problems with their deal. In aLos Angeles Timesinterview, they revealed that although Bubba’s Q Boneless Ribs brought in $16 million in revenue, they only received $659,653 – roughly 4% of their total earnings.
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Furthermore, the Bakers accused Daymond John and his partners of misleading them and attempting to take control of their business. According to the Bakers, there was a complete breakdown in communication and a halt in promotional activities, which made it difficult for consumers to find their products.
This lack of support led to severe financial difficulties, ultimately forcing the Bakers to shut down their restaurant and sell their family home.
Daymond John Gets a Restraining Order Against the Bakers
Daymond John took legal action against the Bakers for allegedly badmouthing him on social media for years. This all started after a business deal with former NFL player Al “Bubba” Baker and his family went wrong. What began as a promising partnership soonturnedinto a mess. Baker, his daughter Brittani, and his wife Sabrina were excited when John agreed to invest in their BBQ business.
However, over time, they claimed John was keeping most of the profits and trying to take over their company. This led to a legal fight, which ended in a 2019 settlement. The said settlement made it clear that the Bakers couldn’t say anything negative about John or his company, DF Ventures, to the public.
Despite the agreement, Bubba still shared his frustrations in the same interview with the Los Angeles Times. He called working with John a“nightmare.”This led theShark Tankjudge to filefor a restraining order, mentioning that the Bakers broke their deal.
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A New Jersey judge agreed with John, issuing a permanent order that prevents the Bakers from making any more public statements that could hurt John’s reputation.
You can watchShark Tankon Hulu and Fubo TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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