A Perfect Pear Update | Shark Tank Season 1

Susan Knapp realized there was a significant demand for her Cinnamon Pear Jelly when her co-workers and friends expressed disappointment at its absence during the holidays. This unexpected demand led her to create her brand, A Perfect Pear. Let’s see if she received an offer from any of the sharks in our A Perfect Pear update and pitch recap.

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

Susan pitched A Perfect Pear in Shark Tank Season 1, seeking $500,000 for 15% equity. After her compelling pitch, she made a deal with Robert Herjavec and Kevin Harrington for $500,000 for 50% equity.

In terms of A Perfect Pear update, following the show’s airing, the company enjoyed a brief period of success, with Kevin Harrington helping secure shelf space in major retailers. However, the business is no longer in operation.

Shark	Result
Kevin Harrington and Robert Herjavec	Accepted offer of $500,000 for 50% equity
Kevin O’Leary	$500,000 for 70% equity
Daymond John	$500,000 for 51% equity
Barbara Corcoran	No offer

Shark Tank A Perfect Pear Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Susan Knapp
• Business: Gourmet Food
• Ask: $500,000 for 15% equity
• Result: $500,000 for 50% equity
• Sharks: Kevin Harrington and Robert Herjavec

Susan charmed the sharks with a basket overflowing with gourmet pear products. She explained how her passion for pears blossomed into a thriving business. 

Now, her company needed a shark’s investment to keep up with increasing customer demand and boost production.

A Perfect Pear is a gourmet food brand specializing in pear-based products.

Their offerings include classic pear jam, seasonal spiced pear jam, and pear vinegar for dressings and marinades, adding depth to poultry, seafood, and vegetables.

The brand caters to health-conscious consumers seeking unique and flavorful additions to their meals. 

A Perfect Pear has a national presence, with distribution in over 650 stores and an online direct-sales platform.

Despite having a gross revenue of over $700,000, Susan revealed to the sharks that her company nets a profit of only about 2%.

This slim profit margin raised concerns, but the sharks still saw potential in the food brand.

Kevin O’Leary offered $500,000 for 70% of the company, which Susan immediately and politely declined. 

Daymond John offered $500,000 for 51%, and Kevin Harrington offered $500,000 for 50%. 

Robert Herjavec joined Kevin H. in his offer, proposing a 50% stake that would leave Susan with an equal share in her company.

After intense negotiations, Susan decided to accept Robert and Kevin’s offer of $500,000 for 50% equity.

Let’s quickly get an update on A Perfect Pear to see how Susan’s company has progressed after Shark Tank.

Shark Tank A Perfect Pear Update

Our research on A Perfect Pear update revealed that the deal with Robert and Kevin never closed for undisclosed reasons. 

However, the business experienced significant growth shortly after airing, as Susan was making over $80,000 a month at the time.

Despite the deal falling through, our A Perfect Pear update found that Kevin Harrington helped Susan get her product on the Home Shopping Network. 

As a result, retailers like Whole Foods and Lunardi’s carried A Perfect Pear products, which were also available on Susan’s website.

With the growth from appearing on Shark Tank, Susan Knapp continued growing her business. Her products remained available in various retail outlets and through her website. 

However, after a short-term boost, Susan ultimately closed the business in February 2010.

This looks to be our final A Perfect Pear update. 

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