The Fizz Root Beer Float Cup Update | Shark Tank Season 1

David Chodosh invested $50,000 of his own money into developing The Fizz. The product combines soda and ice cream to create a portable version of the classic root beer float. Despite the product’s nostalgic appeal and potential, David needed additional financial backing to bring it to market. Will he earn a deal with any of the sharks? Find out in our The Fizz update and pitch recap.

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

David appeared on Shark Tank Season 1 to pitch The Fizz Root Beer Float Cup. He sought $150,000 for 25% equity. Sadly, after his pitch, he left without securing a deal.

In terms of The Fizz update, the company rebranded to Fizzics and was featured in major publications such as Huffington Post and Forbes. They have grown to over $1 million in annual revenue.

Shark	Result
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Kevin Harrington	No offer
Daymond John	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer

Shark Tank The Fizz Pitch

• Entrepreneur: David Chodosh
• Business: Root beer float cup for bottled soda
• Ask: $150,000 for 25% equity
• Result: No deal
• Sharks: None

Toy maker David Chodosh brought his innovative product, The Fizz, to Shark Tank, needing funds to scale production and expand marketing for his unique creation.

The Fizz is a reusable, portable container that transforms any soda bottle into a root beer float dispenser. 

This product offers a fun and convenient way to enjoy a classic American treat.

By attaching The Fizz to a soda bottle and filling it with ice cream, users can effortlessly create their own delicious floats.

The Fizz is perfect for both kids and adults. Its compact size and portability make it ideal for school lunches, picnics, or on-the-go enjoyment.

Robert Herjavec asked about sales, and David revealed that he had grossed $84,000, selling through ice cream stores, State Fair vendors, and even as a promotional item.

He explained to the sharks that he was to secure an order from Coca-Cola for promotional purposes.

However, Robert Herjavec pressed for more details on the Coke order, but David’s response was succinct: “Coca-Cola isn’t in the ice cream business.” Implying that Coca-Cola wasn’t interested.

Daymond John inquired about the source of the ice cream. David mentioned that the cups can be sold empty for customers to fill or, ideally, pre-filled by an ice cream company.

Kevin O’Leary asked if David had approached ice cream makers. David admitted that he hadn’t demonstrated enough sales to get their interest.

The lack of partnerships with soda companies or ice cream brands raised concerns among the sharks.

Kevin Harrington, Daymond John, and Barbara Corcoran decided it wasn’t the right investment for them and dropped out.

Robert Herjavec also felt the business was too risky and withdrew. Kevin O’Leary liked the product but not enough to invest, so he also bowed out.

With no offers from the sharks, keep reading our The Fizz update to find out what happened next for his company.

Shark Tank The Fizz Update

Our research on The Fizz update found that shortly after airing, the product gained popularity at State Fairs and was featured on The Today Show.

The company successfully secured all its patents and intellectual property in July 2021.

In addition, The Fizz remains available for purchase on its website and Amazon in various pack sizes ranging from four to twelve cups.

David has also expanded his entrepreneurial venture by founding another business called Jonzo Inc., a company developing consumer products like toys and games.

We can’t wait to see what David has in store for his next company in a future The Fizz update.

Would you like to learn about the other companies featured in Season 1, Episode 6? Follow the links below for our other company updates from the episode.

• Element Bars Update
• Underease Underwear Update
• Kalyx Technologies Update
• Pork Barrel BBQ Update

Before you go, check out our Shark Tank Season 1 page for more updates