Jane Foodie Update | Shark Tank Season 16

After a heart attack in 2008, Jane Carroll was told to start eating healthier. But during grocery runs in the Bronx, she kept finding frozen meals packed with preservatives and hardly any real ingredients. That’s when she came up with Jane Foodie, real food that’s made from scratch and flash-frozen to keep the taste and nutrients. Can her frozen solution heat up the sharks interest? Let’s find out in our Jane Foodie update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Jane Foodie after Shark Tank.

Jane entered Shark Tank Season 16 to pitch her flash-frozen food company. She sought $300,000 for 15% equity. After her pitch, she reached an agreement for a deal with Lori Greiner for $300,000 for 25% equity.

In terms of a Jane Foodie update, the company redesigned its website after closing a deal with Lori Greiner, which led to a spike in online orders and $1.2 million in Q2 2025 sales. Further, the company also expanded its retail footpront from 12 to 27 states and introduced new gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based meals to reach more customers.

Shark	Result
Lori Greiner	Accepted offer of $300,000 for 25% equity
Barbara Corcoran	$300,000 for 27% equity
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank Jane Foodie Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Jane Carroll
• Business: Flash-frozen food company
• Ask: $300,000 for 15% equity
• Result: $300,000 for 25% equity
• Shark: Lori Greiner

Jane walked into Shark Tank to pitch her business, Jane Foodie, with a clear mission to make healthy, great-tasting meals using real ingredients.

Her meals are fully cooked from scratch and then flash frozen at -40°F within 90 minutes. This process locks in flavor, texture, and nutrients—without the need for preservatives.

Jane explained that her goal is to give people real food that’s ready to eat.

Her menu includes items like hot honey chicken, roasted purple potatoes, beef stew, and lemon cake.

Customers can buy these meals from her two cafés, through her website, or at select small grocery stores. Each product is packaged and labeled for easy reheating.

As she shared her pitch, the sharks began asking questions.

First, Robert Herjavec asked if she was a trained chef. Jane said no.

Then, Lori Greiner wanted to know whether traditional frozen foods used flash freezing. Jane explained they didn’t and that her method helped preserve more nutrients.

However, Jane noted that flash freezing had been around for decades, but most food companies weren’t using it the right way.

Kevin O’Leary wanted to know why she wasn’t working with a co-packer, and Jane explained that she couldn’t find one that used flash freezing, so she handles all production herself.

Still, Kevin pushed harder. He wanted to know what would happen if a large retailer like Costco or Walmart placed a big order. Jane said she’d figure it out, just like she’s done so far.

But Kevin didn’t buy it. He told her she couldn’t scale without a co-packer.

Meanwhile, Mark Cuban asked about the size of her cafés. Jane said each was about 450 square feet.

That got Robert’s attention. He pointed out that the cafés functioned like pop-up shops and could be the real growth opportunity.

Barbara Corcoran then asked for her numbers. Jane said she made $640,000 in sales in 2023 and had already done $580,000 in 2024—bringing her total to over $1.1 million.

Breaking it down, 45% of her revenue came from café sales, another 45% from small local stores, and the remaining 10% from online orders.

Despite the mix, Jane clarified that she wants to scale through grocery retail. She believes her meals belong in freezer aisles across the country.

At this point, the sharks had mixed views.

Mark and Robert believed the small café model had more potential. Mark said the retail path would be expensive and hard to scale. Jane, however, insisted on retail.

Because of that, Kevin dropped out. He liked the food but saw no solid distribution strategy.

Mark also stepped away, believing the cafe model was better.

Barbara said she believed in Jane’s hustle and offered $300,000 for 33% equity.

Before Jane could respond, Lori stepped in with her own offer of $300,000 for 28% equity.

She supported Jane’s retail plan and mentioned her track record with frozen brands like Pizza Cupcake and Frozen Farmer, together doing over $150 million in sales.

Jane made one final move. She asked Barbara to lower her equity to 25%. Barbara countered at 27%.

Ultimately, Lori matched Jane’s ask of $300,000 for 25% equity and sealed the deal.

Jane accepted Lori’s offer, walking away with the funding and a strategic partner who shares her vision for national retail.

Now, let’s check in on where things stand in our Jane Foodie update.

Shark Tank Jane Foodie Update

Our Jane Foodie update found that after securing a deal with Lori Greiner, the company gave its website a full redesign to enhance customer experience.

Shortly after the Shark Tank appearance, online orders jumped by 215%, pushing Q2 2025 sales to around $1.2 million.

Jane Foodie also grew its retail footprint, expanding from 12 to 27 states and landing spots in major grocery chains across the Northeast.

To serve a broader customer base, the company launched new product lines that cater to specific dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based options.

The brand’s success has not gone unnoticed in the media. Jane Foodie was named one of the top gifts for food and wine lovers in the Fox News Holiday Gift Guide 2025.

The Specialty Food Association awarded their Guinness Beef Stew the Sofi Outstanding Product of the Year, and Whole Foods Magazine spotlighted them in its “Latest Trends and Timeless Flavors from Summer Fancy Food 2024.”

In addition, Food Navigator USA noted the brand for embracing comforting, familiar flavors in its frozen meal offerings.

With the global frozen food market projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% by 2030, Jane Foodie looks like it’s on the right track.

Once the dust settles, we will be back with another Jane Foodie update  

For more updates from Shark Tank Season 16 Episode 16, be sure to check the links below:

• AirTulip Update
• Sock Candy Update
• RUFF Liners Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 16 products.