Garage Celebrations Update | Shark Tank Season 14

While thinking about how much he enjoyed decorating for the holidays when his kids were young, Bill Webster Sr. realized he wanted a quicker, easier way to keep the tradition alive. So, in order to bring his vision to reality, he and his son, Bill Webster Jr., created Garage Celebrations.

It is a festive garage door sign with patent-pending collars that are easy to install and let the door operate normally. The solution simplifies holiday decorating. Let’s find out if they got a deal with any of the sharks in our Garage Celebrations update and pitch recap.

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

The Websters entered Shark Tank Season 14, seeking $200,000 for 20% equity in their festive garage door cover. After their pitch, they made a deal with Mark Cuban for $200,000 for 30% equity.

In terms of a Garage Celebrations update, the company expanded its product line to include collaborations with Peanuts and Disney, and secured placement in Lowe’s and Ace Hardware stores. Since airing, Garage Celebrations has grown to around $2 million in annual revenue.

Shark	Result
Mark Cuban	Accepted offer of  $200,000 for 30% equity
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Barbara Cocoran	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer

Shark Tank Garage Celebrations Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Bill Webster Sr. and Bill Webster Jr.
• Business: Festive Garage Door Covers
• Ask: $200,000 for 20% equity
• Result: $200,000 for 30% equity
• Shark: Mark Cuban

The Websters kicked off their pitch by explaining how Garage Celebrations solves the hassle of holiday decorating with reusable garage door covers that are easy to install and store.

They’re seeking an investment to move production closer to home, cut lead times, and expand into high-margin custom designs.

Garage Celebrations is a company that creates decorative covers for garage doors. These covers fit standard one- or two-car residential garage doors and are designed for holidays, special events, and sports themes.

Additionally, the covers use a patent-pending attachment system that secures them tightly without clips, straps, or cords.

Customers can select from a variety of pre-made designs or request custom options to match their preferences.

The covers are durable, washable, and reusable, making them an ideal choice for seasonal or event-based decorations.

Installation is simple and quick, allowing homeowners to enhance the appearance of their garage doors with ease.

Each of the sharks receives sample packages to examine. Barbara Cocoran then asks about the attachment process.

In response, the entrepreneurs showcase a cover and explain that it is made from 6% spandex material.

Bill Jr demonstrates how the covers zip securely around each corner of the garage door, impressing the sharks with its practicality.

Mr. Wonderful, focusing on logistics, asked how they estimate demand for specific holidays. Bill Jr. admits they do not have a clear system yet, as the business is still new.

However, they report $175,000 in sales through the largest Halloween retailer in the country.

The Websters explain that their single-car garage covers sell for $129, with a production cost of $35 and a wholesale price of $43.

Mark Cuban raises concerns, pointing out that the wholesale margin may not support sustainable growth.

Kevin O’Leary questions the $1 million valuation and states that the product lacks proprietary features. Bill Jr. responds by pointing out their utility patent on the attachment collar.

Robert Herjavec asks about their sales strategy, and Bill Sr explains that they use social media to boost growth, with Bill Jr personally managing the designs.

Barbara calls the designs outdated, and she’s the first shark to exit the negotiations.

Likewise, Lori Greiner enjoys the Halloween-themed covers but explains that the business is not the right fit for her and steps away as well.

Robert also doubts their ability to attract customers and sees a lack of expertise in eCommerce and marketing. He’s out.

Mr. Wonderful suggests TikTok as a possible avenue for growth but states that the business does not promise enough profitability for him to join.

Mark asks about their production process and their Vietnamese manufacturer. The Websters explain that they plan to purchase a dye sublimation printer for $60,000 to handle production in-house.

In contrast, Mark recognizes the potential and suggests branded covers, such as ones featuring the Dallas Mavericks logo. He offers $200,000 for 30% equity, and the entrepreneurs accept the deal.

Now that we’ve covered the important details about how the negotiations concluded, let’s get a Garage Celebrations update.

Shark Tank Garage Celebrations Update

Our Garage Celebrations update found that shortly after the episode’s airing, their website received over 50,000 visitors, leading to a sharp increase in orders.

Moreover, by the end of 2022, the Websters successfully fulfilled all holiday season sales while planning improvements to product margins.

In early 2023, Garage Celebrations expanded its product line to include new themes and party packages.

Furthermore, to keep up with demand, the company hired additional staff, which improved order fulfillment and customer service.

They also purchased a sublimation printing machine, allowing them to handle production in-house and improve profitability.

Later, in 2023, our Garage Celebrations update found that they secured partnerships with Peanuts and Disney. These collaborations introduced licensed designs to their product line.

Around the same time, the company announced that its covers would be available in select Lowe’s and Ace Hardware stores. If initial sales succeed, a larger retail rollout is planned.

At the time of writing our Garage Celebration update, the company has grown to around $2 million in annual revenue!

We can’t wait to see what happens in our next Garage Celebrations update.

For more updates on companies from Shark Tank Season 14 Episode 9, be sure to check the links below:

• Ready Festive Update
• Zip String Update
• ChessUp Update

Before you go, check out our Shark Tank Season 14 page for more updates.