'Shark Tank' Recap: 'Brazi Bites,' 'National Association of Bubble Soccer,' 'Sock Tabs' & 'Umano'

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ABC's Shark Tank is at it again as Brazi Bites, the National Association of Bubble Soccer, Sock Tabs and Umano go after investments from sharks Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec.

John, Cuban, O'Leary, Herjavec and Greiner get some pretty bouncy pitches tonight as they try to discover the next big business venture.

About Brazi Bites

Junea Rocha and Cameron MacMullin have recreated one of their favorite foods from Brazil with Brazi Bites. Brazi Bites is a cheesy bread that goes from your freezer to your oven then to the place it was made for tastebuds.

Their business continues to grow and now they want to see if one of the sharks can turn it into something greater.

"It'd been four years since I'd moved to the U.S. to be with my husband Cameron, so I called my mother in Brazil and asked for our family recipe. She was excited and quick to share the family secrets that made 'the perfect cheese bread.' Cameron and I made our first batch in our home kitchen that summer." - Brazi Bites

The ask: $200,000 for 10% equity

How it went down: The company is in 700 groceries across the country including Whole Foods. They knocked on doors and did all of the work themselves. Every year they have tripled their revenue and are on track to do over $1 million. John believes he could help with the shipping process but asks for 25% equity in the company.

O'Leary offers $200,000 for 20%. Greiner wants to integrate it with Bantam Bagels. Greiner offers $200,000 for 25%. O'Leary drops to 15% to put some pressure on the rest of the sharks.

Greiner wants to dominate the natural food places for. They are only $200,000 in debt but they are transitioning out with their co-packing partnership. However, Rocha and MacMullin failed to reveal that they only own 50% of the company. Herjavec pulls out of the deal and so does Cuban.

Greiner offers 20% and she says she doesn't want to squeeze them out of the company. Kevin offers 12.5 and Greiner goes to 18%.

Greiner refuses for 15% but offers $200,000 for 16%. At that point, John and O'Leary pull out. Brazi Bites gets a deal with Greiner for $200,000 on 16% equity.

About The National Association of Bubble Soccer

John Anthony Radosta, a Northeastern University Alumus, is looking to take the National Association of Bubble Soccer to the next phase.

Bubble Soccer is exactly what it sounds like, soccer being with players who are encased in big bubbles. The idea is putting more fun and adding a twist into an already popular sport.

"Bubble Football in the USA. We are the organization dedicated to bringing this fun sport to the national level for all to enjoy, for both kids and adults. As an interested player, you've found the ultimate resource of where to play bubble soccer in the US!" - National Association of Bubble Soccer

The ask: $160,000 for 10% equity.

How it went down: The sharks can't stop laughing when they see the demonstration and they are quick to try it out. They Cuban and Herjavec have a fun time bumping into each other and knocking one another over.

Then it's time to get down to business. They do agree that it's really fun but worried that people won't care about the sport but the bumping.

Radosta tells the sharks that there are leagues overseas. There is general interest and leagues all over the world.

They can't seem to get a straight answer from Radosta. He has over $355,000 in revenue and is on track for $430,000 in the present year.

Things start to go south when the sharks aren't really seeing much of a business model until he presents the price of the bubbles Greiner says that she finds the whole thing very confusing because of the leagues and the events. O'Leary says the business model is not clear and pulls out of the deal. Greiner says it's great for the consumer but not the league so she is out.

Herjavec says the idea fell apart and pulls out of the deal. John says he doesn't think it will scale larger and pulls out of the deal.

Cuban says it was hard to understand and pulls out. Radosta goes home without a deal.

About Sock Tabs

Glen and Tracie Burress are trying to prevent sock casualties at the hands of the "sock monster" with Sock Tabs.

Sock Tabs is the Burress' way of fighting against those disappearing socks, by clamping them all together so that they have no way of escaping or "being taken by the sock monster."

"Wear your socks as usual with the sockTABs on, and go about your day. The wings can either be worn inside of the sock/against your leg OR the wings facing outwards.

One tab stays on one sock AT ALL TIME! Once you're ready to remove your socks, simply insert the tab through its sock mate and throw them in the hamper or washer and dryer, and they come out together.

" - Sock Tabs

The ask: $50,000 for 20% equity.

How it went down: The sharks try the tabs and realize that you don't even feel it. A package of 25 costs $1.50 to make and is sold for $4.99.

they have sold $20,000 in just a couple of months. 60% of their sales is in retail with the rest online. Greiner sees a problem when it comes to a competitive market and she pulls out of the deal.

Herjavec says he is not the right shark for the deal and pulls out. John says it's very hard for him to do the deal because of his other sock company. John pulls out of the deal. Cuban says he does not want to be in a business where he can't match their enthusiasm.

Cuban says he is out of the deal. O'Leary is the last man standing and says he doesn't like that she is not full time on the product.

O'Leary says he doesn't think she should jeopardize her job and pulls out of the deal. Then, John jumps back in and offers $50,000 for 30% equity and the Sock Tab crew agrees.

About Umano

Jonathan and Alex Torrey are the masterminds behind Umano clothing company. Umano clothing prints come straight from the creative minds of kids.

The artwork is brought to life on the clothes and like other companies who are giving back with purchase of their products, Umano donates a backpack full of school supplies.

"We believe that every kid deserves a chance; it's not about geography, color, or creed." - Umano

The ask: $150,000 for 15% equity.

How it went down: The sharks seem to like the idea and the material that it's made of. The t-shirts are $48, the cost of the product is $7.00. They have partner schools overseas and in Athens, GA. They got into Bloomingdales because of their story and have 8,000 units that are already sold. They want to be a lifestyle brand.

O'Leary sees it as child labor and says there could be a negative story brewing. They intend on growing the giving as the brand grows. Herjavec says that they are in a tough business and there is too much risk for him.

He pulls out of the deal. O'Leary agrees that it is different but says that it is embryonic and not him. O'Leary pulls out of the deal as well.

Greiner offers $150,00 for 25% equity. John offers $150,000 for 33.3%. Cuban says they need help in credit and online.

Cuban offers $150,000 for 20% and Greiner agrees to go in but John refuses to do so. The guys decide to make a deal with Cuban and Greiner for $150,000 on 20% equity.