FunkkOff TeethRefreshers Update | Shark Tank Season 14
We all know how embarrassing it can be to get food or drink stains stuck on our teeth when we’re out to eat and on the go. That’s why longtime friends Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell have come up with a product that solves this issue. Will the sharks offer them a deal on
Shark Tank FunkkOff Update
- Entrepreneurs: Joelle Flynn and Sonia Hounsell
- Business: Teeth refreshers
- Ask: $250,000 for 5% equity
- Result: $250,000 for 12% equity
- Sharks: Robert Herjavec
Joelle and Sonia brought their patented FunkkOff to
Each unit is manufactured for $7.50 and retails for $22, which are great product margins. However, when the ladies informed the sharks that FunkkOff had only generated $80,000 in sales since opening for business in the July prior to filming. This seemed to concern the sharks.
Robert Herjavec was the first shark to drop out due to the company’s low sales. Guest shark Emma Grede, Lori Greiner, and Kevin O’Leary also dropped out for the same reason. Mark Cuban didn’t like their marketing strategy, so he went out too.
With all of the sharks out, it looked as though the ladies would have to leave the tank without an offer, but at the last minute Robert had a change of heart.
He believed the product was great and decided he could help the ladies with the issues they faced as a company. He offered them $250,000 for 12% equity, and Joelle and Sonia instantly accepted!
What happened next for their company? Keep reading our FunkOff update to find out!
Research for our FunkOff update revealed great news! FunkkOff is still in business, and since getting a deal on
Gross revenue projections for 2023 are expected to exceed the previous year’s sales, and Joelle and Sonia are continuing to improve their marketing strategy with the help of Robert. Products are available on the FunkOff website.
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Jeremy is a regular contributor at Shark Tank recap. He has a ton of passion for the show and enjoys researching information about what all the companies are up to now. His favorite Shark Tank companies are The Cookie Dough Cafe and Kronos Golf!