BrianRudolph

No. We were so early stage at the time that Shark Tank wouldn't have been a very good fit. For context, we had only officially started the company two days prior to when the casting company approached us -Brian

Yep. That's our general strategy. We're on shelves at Eataly today (thank you Joe), and will be on shelves at Meijer (large Midwest grocer) starting this September. That being said, restaurants have expressed interest in carrying the product. Restaurant-goers (and consumers in general) care more and more about nutrition...

Hey Leigh! No worries. I won't hold your opinion against you. The minimum order is for logistics reasons. We'd love to eventually start selling by the single box, but at this very moment it's the only option. Our goal isn't to be a gluten free option. We want to replace pasta outright. Because when it comes down to it, if you could eat something delicious that works in all of the same dishes as regular pasta, only it's better for you, why wouldn't you? Given the nutritional benefits, we think people will be willing to pay a premium. Similar to how people are willing to pay a premium for Greek yogurt over yogurt. And since it's pasta, it's still a ton of food for the price! Anyway, thanks for taking the time to check out our website...Maybe one day we'll win ya over ;) -Brian

Hey! This is Brian Rudolph (one of the brothers on the show). Thank you to everyone who has had nice things to say about our product and concept. As we continue to build out the company, the positive messages and support from viewers of the show have been particularly awesome. I would love to address the negative commentary here, but I don't think it's my place (legally I'm in a bit of a bind). Instead I'll just leave a few notes on the product. Since filming, we've improved Banza dramatically. Scott and I have spent months at a time at our manufacturing plant. Every day we fight for little improvements. The product no longer has issues sitting in tomato sauce. The taste is still great. And the nutrition still makes it a standout. We have huge ambitions for the product. Our mission is to take what Chobani did to yogurt and do the same in pasta. Banza has a lot of similarities to Greek Yogurt after all. I can't do much about the way the editors decided to depict myself or my brother, but I hope you'll all still give Banza a chance. That's the only reason we went on the show in the first place. To tell people about a product we live and breathe. -Brian By the way, Sarah, your commentary is on point. Enjoyed the read. -Brian