The Yard
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The Yard, the milkshake bar -, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 11, and convinced Mark Cuban to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $400K
- Asked for
- 10%
- Offered equity
- $4M
- Sought valuation
- $400K
- Deal amount
- 22%
- Deal equity
- $1.8M
- Deal valuation
The entrepreneurs faced the sharks in Season 11, Episode 7 in the episode that aired November 10, 2019. The Yard, the milkshake bar -, pitched in the Food & Drink category, one of 318 food & drink businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $400,000 in exchange for 10% equity, putting a $4M valuation on the business.
Mark Cuban made the deal at $400,000 for 22% equity. That priced the company at $1.8M, a haircut from the $4M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 11, 63 of 96 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Food & Drink category overall, roughly 61% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about The Yard
The Yard Milkshake Bar turns a milkshake into a full dessert event, serving over-the-top shakes built inside a souvenir mason jar with the rim coated in icing, candy, and toppings. The concept comes from Logan and Chelsea Green, a husband-and-wife team from Gulf Shores, Alabama. Chelsea had run an ice cream shop with her mother since 2011, then opened a second store in 2017 focused on extreme specialty shakes, which grew into The Yard.
On their Season 11 pitch, the Greens asked for 400,000 dollars for 10 percent, but that stake covered only future franchise locations, not their existing stores. Mark Cuban liked the brand and the franchise upside. After some back and forth about exactly what he was buying, the couple accepted Cuban's offer of 400,000 dollars for 22 percent of the future franchise business while keeping full control of their original shops.
What made the segment stick was the visual spectacle and the founders' confidence that they could scale on their own terms. The shakes photograph beautifully, which made the brand a natural fit for social media. The Greens also held firm on protecting their existing locations, a negotiation detail that showed they understood the difference between their core stores and the franchise growth Cuban was betting on.
Where The Yard is now
The exposure from airing drove a surge of franchise interest, and the brand expanded quickly across the country in the years that followed. Reporting on the deal indicates the on-air agreement with Mark Cuban was never formally finalized, yet the publicity alone helped fuel the growth the Greens had predicted. New franchised storefronts opened in multiple states as demand for the photogenic shakes spread.
As of 2026 The Yard Milkshake Bar is still operating and has grown into a multi-state chain with roughly 28 locations listed on its official site, including stores in Texas, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, and Maryland. It remains a franchise-driven dessert brand, and the founders continue to run the company and their original Gulf Shores shops.
Where to buy The Yard
The Yard is a sit-down dessert experience rather than a shippable product, so you buy it by visiting one of the locations listed at theyardmilkshakebar.com. Each shake arrives in a keepsake mason jar loaded with ice cream and toppings, and many stores also sell sundaes, edible cookie dough, and similar treats. If you live near one of the roughly 28 locations and enjoy indulgent novelty desserts, it is worth the trip for the spectacle alone.
Is The Yard still in business?
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Yard?
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Did The Yard get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. The Yard closed a deal for $400,000 in exchange for 22% equity, with Mark Cuban.
Which shark invested in The Yard?
Mark Cuban invested in The Yard ($400,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was The Yard on?
The Yard appeared in Season 11, Episode 7, which aired November 10, 2019.
How much was The Yard asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $400,000 for 10% of the company, a $4M valuation.
Did The Yard Milkshake Bar actually close the deal with Mark Cuban?
The couple agreed to Cuban's offer on air, but reporting indicates the investment was never formally finalized after taping. The national exposure still helped the brand expand rapidly through franchising.
Who owns The Yard Milkshake Bar?
It was founded and is still run by Logan and Chelsea Green of Gulf Shores, Alabama. Chelsea had earlier experience running an ice cream shop before launching the specialty milkshake concept.
Where can I find a The Yard Milkshake Bar near me?
Check the locations page on theyardmilkshakebar.com. The chain has grown to roughly 28 franchised and company stores across many states, so availability depends on your region.
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