Shark Tank Host Obtains Restraining Order Against Influencer

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Daymond John, a renowned host of the hit TV show Shark Tank, has taken legal action to obtain a temporary restraining order against three former contestants who accused him of attempting to seize control of their business. Al “Bubba” Baker, his wife Sabrina, and their daughter Brittani, owners of Bubba Q’s Boneless Baby Back Ribs, claim that John, along with some of his associates, sought to exploit their family business by obstructing potentially lucrative business partnerships and ultimately aiming to gain control of the restaurant. The Los Angeles Times conducted an investigation into the matter.

The Baker family, who appeared on Season 5 of Shark Tank, expressed their discontent and referred to their experience with John as a “nightmare.” They also raised concerns about their business arrangement with John and Rastelli Foods Group, a meat manufacturer that supplies the restaurant’s ribs. In response, John has pursued a temporary restraining order to prevent the family from publicly divulging details about the case. Rastelli Foods Group has also sought a restraining order against the Bakers, alleging that the family made false and defamatory statements about the company.

During their appearance on the show, John had initially agreed to invest $300,000 for a 30% stake in Bubba Q’s. However, the family claims that John modified the agreement off-air to a $100,000 investment for 35% ownership. They further assert that John ignored their complaints regarding a former Shark Tank contestant he enlisted to build the restaurant’s website. Additionally, the family alleges that John withheld financial details of the business, revealing that they only received 4% of Bubba Q’s revenue, which amounted to $16 million.