Whatever Happened To Echo Valley Meats From Shark Tank?

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Whatever Happened To Echo Valley Meats From Shark Tank? By Kristine Belonio Oct. 26, 2025 11:00 pm EST

Appearing on ABC's "Shark Tank" is not always a surefire way to achieve success. Through the years, we've witnessed how the biggest food flops in "Shark Tank" history came to be. On the flip side, a number also prospered with or without a deal after their TV appearance. Echo Valley Meats, an Illinois-based meat shop, had the rare opportunity to experience the "Shark Tank" effect twice, thanks to its unusual chance to appear on the show two times.

Founder Dave Alwan is a third-generation cattleman and meat processor whose family business, Alwan & Sons Meat Company, dates back to 1957. He could have gone on to work for their company and continue its legacy,