Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 7
From charcuterie chalets to party games and Christmas carolers, Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 7 delivers a warm holiday episode in which all four founders secure an investment.
Shark Tank came back with its seventeenth season and delivered a cozy, holiday-themed seventh episode on December 10, 2025. The set was dressed for the holiday season. Four new businesses stepped in to present their ideas, each one leaning into the Christmas mood that filled the studio.
The proceedings felt less like a typical business pitch session and more like a festive gala with the sharks ready to hear bold ideas wrapped in a cheerful atmosphere.
Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 7 – The Shark Investors and Entrepreneurs
The pitches ranged from a chaotic party game called It’s Bananas to edible gingerbread creations by Edible Architecture. Bauble Stockings brought their clue-filled gift stockings to the stage, and a group offering Christmas carols sealed the day’s proceedings with their melodious, entrepreneurial offering.
Shark Tank Season 17 Episode 7 brought four festive pitches, and all of them secured deals.
The Sharks featured on the episodes included Daniel Lubetzky, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran.
1. Edible Architecture
Avital Ungar from San Francisco stepped into the Tank asking for $150,000 in return for 10% of her company, Edible Architecture.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | Avital Ungar |
| Featured Product | Fancy Charcuterie Boards |
| Deal Status | Deal Secured |
| Sharks Who Invested | Lori Greiner |
Avital’s business takes the familiar idea of gingerbread houses and turns it into a food experience geared toward adults. The kits swap candy for curated meats, cheeses, crackers and other savoury pieces you’d normally find on a charcuterie board. The offerings were described as a “savoury twist on a sweet holiday tradition.”
The goal of Edible Architecture is to give people a chance to build something playful while enjoying a more elevated snack.
Edible Architecture has four kits on its menu. The Charcuterie Chalet Kit comes in at $29.99. A smaller Mini Chalet Kit sells for $19.99. Shoppers can also pick up the Charcuterie Tree Kit for $19.99. Or else they can go with the Chalet and Tree Combo priced at $48.99.
Each kit includes brie, grated parmesan used as snow, fruits, nuts, salami, crackers, olives and a few other savoury pieces. A simple step-by-step guide is also included.
Customers can also buy the Classic House Crackers three-pack for $19.99. Extra decoration items are available if someone wants to dress up their build. The kits are quick to assemble and work well as a seasonal activity.
Shark Tank Pitch
Lori loved Avital’s energy during the pitch. When Avital revealed their 2025 sales ($1.17 million), the entire Sharks panel shouted in unison. As amused as Kevin O’Leary was with the whole thing, he was visibly overstimulated and was the first one to go out.
Barbara followed suit because of how extensive and overpacked the whole thing looked. Daymond and Daniel also backed out on similar grounds.
Lori Greiner, who seemed the most interested from the get-go, was the last Shark remaining. Having observed that all other sharks have backed out, the Queen of QVC put out a very sharkly offer.
She asked for 25% equity against the investment of $150,000. After a very warm yet tense back-and-forth, they closed the deal with the desired amount in exchange for 18% equity.
Festivities are not complete without games, and the next pitch bought just that.
2. McMiller
Board games have always offered a simple way to connect. But many titles start to feel similar after a while. People want new ideas that keep a group engaged and bring some real energy to the table.
That growing appetite for fresh gameplay helped David McGranaghan and Julian Miller to create McMiLLER Games. They created McMiLLER Games in 2017 with Julian as director and David as CEO.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | David McGranaghan and Julian Miller |
| Featured Product | Board Games |
| Deal Status | Deal Secured |
| Sharks Who Invested | Daniel Lubetzky |
McMiLLER Games creates party titles with a playful edge and a clear interest in sustainable materials. They aim for game nights that feel light-hearted and goofy.
Their breakout hit, ‘It’s Bananas!’ has players wearing a monkey tail while tackling silly tasks. Another game, called Fire in the Hole, uses a pirate theme with a pop-up ship and soft cannonballs that fly across the table in a frantic push to sink it. Fish Fight brings together indoor and outdoor play with a cornhole style layout and team-based challenges, built from plant-based and plastic-free materials.
The lineup has expanded with Cat Mitt, a fast, family-friendly game built around simple dexterity. They also offer UpRoar, which is a lively party pick that asks players to make animal sounds to score points. Their approach focuses on simple rules, rapid movement, and shared laughter rather than complex strategy.
All of their games are available on their website, and the prices are fairly easy on the wallet. It’s Bananas! sells for $19.99. The Cat Mitt Game is $21.99. Fish Fight is $21.99. Fire in the Hole is $21.99. UpRoar comes in at $9.99.
They also work with retailers such as RBG, Toyology, and Toys South. Wholesale customers can buy through Faire, which gives the company a strong reach in both small shops and larger stores.
Shark Tank Pitch
David McGranaghan and Julian Miller came in asking for $200,000 for a 5% stake in McMiller Games. Daymond was the first one to jokingly rebuke their over-the-top valuation. Sharks opened up to the concept after Kevin and Daniel did a very fun demo run of It’s Bananas.
The investor panel further warmed up when they found out that they had done $12.5 million in lifetime sales. For 2025, they are on track to do $5 million in sales.
Despite the high valuation, which Kevin broke down, Barbara was the first to make an offer. She offered $200,000 for 10% equity, plus $2 per sale as royalties until she recoups her investment.
Daniel also jumped into the mix, and he matched Barbara’s offer. Daniel further strong-armed his offer by letting the founding duo know that he is very good friends with the CEOs of Hasbro and Mattel.
Kevin was the first one to go out after giving his due respects to the business and the sales they had managed to do. Daymond also hopped on the matching-the-offer train of Daniel and Barbara.
After reading the table, Barbara dropped her royalty to $1 instead. Daymond also tuned in to match Barbara’s offer. Daniel did not want to be left behind, and he lowered his royalty ask to $0.99. Lori also hopped on Daniel’s offer numbers.
David and Julian did one back and forth with Daniel, where they asked him to lower his equity ask. Eventually, they shook hands with Daniel at $200,000 for 9% equity + $0.99 in royalties until the initial capital investment was recouped.
3. Bauble Stockings
Kate Stewart’s Bauble Stockings create a small, meaningful moment on Christmas morning with a hand-stitched mini stocking, the perfect final gift.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | Kate Stewart |
| Featured Product | Handmade Stockings |
| Deal Status | Deal Secured |
| Sharks Who Invested | Barbara Corcoran |
Each piece is the size of an ornament and crafted with detailed needlepoint work. It can hold a special present or a clue that sends someone searching for it, which adds a fun and sentimental finish to the day.
Every stocking is fully hand-stitched and produced by fair-trade partners in Jacmel, Haiti. The work is done through Good Threads Needlepoint, a BCorp group committed to fair wages and responsible production.
Their ornament-sized stockings come in many styles, including Woodland Creatures, Classic Nutcracker and Christmas Cardinal. Each one is priced at around $89.55.
Families can also buy blank clue cards in festive patterns for about $13. These cards let people add handwritten notes, riddles or small messages that make the tradition feel personal.
Shark Tank Pitch
Kate came in with a demand of $250,000 in exchange for 15% equity. After the preliminaries were done and it came down to numbers, Daymond was repulsed to find out that the socks sell for $89.50. The mood eased a bit when Kate revealed they employ people in Haiti for the production.
Barbara asked, “How many people have spent $89 on these baby stockings?”, and the answer left the Sharks in ecstatic disbelief. Kate proudly let the Sharks know that she had done $6.3 million in sales since 2018.
Daymond was the first one to go out, citing the market dangers around a product that is essentially just expensive socks. Daniel also went out fearing the volatility of the product and its market. Kevin loved the socks but did not like the book concept. Alas, he also tapped out.
Lori was impressed with the heavy sales of a product like stockings, but she felt like Kate did not really need a Shark and was doing great for herself. And with that, she went out as well.
It came down to Barbara Corcoran, who liked Kate’s spirit. Barbara offered $250,000 for 25%. After a brief back and forth, they decided to shake hands on $250,000 for 20% equity.
Gifting stockings is an essential, but so are carols on Christmas.
4. The Christmas Carolers
Kenyon Ross took what began as a small seasonal side project and turned it into a full-scale carolling company with a strong national reach. The group built its reputation on creating warm holiday moments that feel more like an experience than a simple performance.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | Kenyon Ross |
| Featured Product | Touring Christmas Carol Group |
| Deal Status | Deal Secured |
| Sharks Who Invested | Barbara Corcoran |
Their singers arrive in Victorian-inspired outfits and deliver tight a cappella vocals that set a festive tone right away. Ross brings in performers from well-regarded music and theatre programs across the country, which keeps the group’s quality consistent.
They are booked for private gatherings, company celebrations and retail events throughout the holidays. The business has surpassed the seven-figure mark in lifetime sales and works with a network of more than 300 performers nationwide.
Their focus stays on sharing seasonal joy through music and creating warm moments for every crowd they meet.
Clients can choose how large they want the group to be. They can book a quartet, a sextet or an octet. Performance length is flexible, running anywhere from 1 to 4 hours.
A 1-hour visit from a 4-person group is priced at $700, with rates rising to $1,400 on peak days. A 4-hour booking for the same group is offered at $2,200.
A sextet costs $1,050 for 1 hour and $3,300 for 4 hours. An eight-person group starts at $1,400 for shorter bookings and can reach $4,400 for longer sessions.
Shark Tank Pitch
Kenyon Ross and Jessica Harris sought $250,000 for a 20% stake in their business. Their revenue in 2024 was $225,000, out of which 20% was net profit as per Ross.
Daniel was the first one to go out, as he did not see how an investment could save this business.
Barbara was up next, and she threw a curveball. She offered to buy the whole business for $125,000 and then wanted to put in another $125,000 to make the business profitable. Barbara wanted to club this with her already owned business of Hire Santa.
She believed The Christmas Carolers could do wonders with more social media exposure. Her plan was to make Kenyon the chairman of the board after acquiring the company and scaling it to new heights.
The room erupted when she said Ross would keep only 1% equity. Lori felt it was fair, Daniel didn’t, and the offer turned into a classic Shark Tank showdown.
Ross countered with a demand for a 51% stake in his business, but Barbara insisted that she’d want full control. Lori, Daymond, and Kevin bowed out during the discussions.
Barbara was the only one interested, and she boiled one last offer. The New York real estate mogul was willing to provide $125,000 for a 70% ownership + $125,000 directly to the business for its operating expenses.
Kenyon demanded a 30% stake for himself and a 10% stake for Jessica. Barbara agreed to that, and in an unforeseen turn of events, it was a deal with all smiles. Or as Kevin called it, “A Christmas Miracle.”
A Warm Finish To a Festive Episode
Shark Tank season 17 episode 7 closed on a cheerful note. Every founder walked out of the Tank with a deal. Each idea connected in its own way, and the Sharks found something worth backing in all four businesses.
The founders walked in with festive setups, strong sales stories and a clear sense of purpose. It was a rare hour where no one left empty-handed, giving the episode a warm finish that fit the seasonal festive vibe.
