Hamdog, a food company, was started by Mark Murray in 2004. Hamdog net worth was $2 million in 2015 based on the Shark Tank deal.

In 2015 February they appeared on Season 01 of Shark Tank USA and made a deal with Andrew Banks, $2 for 50% equity for a one piece.

As of 2023, November the company is still in business and you can purchase their Hamdog sandwiches from many e-commerce channels. 

Hamdog Net Worth

Net worth$2.5 million (2022)
Annual Sales RevenueNot Disclosed
Profits–
Lifetime sales–
InvestorAndrew Banks
FounderMark Murray
Employees–

Hamdog Pitch on Shark Tank

Company nameHamdog
ProductAustralian sandwich that consists of a formed bread bun with a chopped steak cut in 2, and a hotdog placed in between the 2 halves that are then flat-topped off with cheese, pickles, sauces, tomato, lettuce, and onion
EpisodeSeason 01 Episode 01
Founder Mark Murray
Asked for$1 for 25% equity for a one piece
Final deal$2 for 50% equity for a one piece
Shark Andrew Banks
LocationPerth, Australia

Hamdog Founder

Hamdog was founded by Mark Murray in 2004. Murray, The inventor of Hamdog came up with the great idea of inventing Ham dog while he was at a bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Before leaving he wanted to fill his tummy. But he went into a struggle to choose between a hamburger & a hotdog to fill his taste buds. Before calling a cab he decided to get himself both. Then while he was riding back in his cab he came up with a brilliant idea to combine the hamburger with a hotdog. Hamdog’s founder, Mark Murray, has a net worth of 10 million USD as of 2023.

Key accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
2009After almost 5 years of his concept being proven right, After many arduous hardships Mark Murray finally gets his Hamdog idea patented
2015The company appeared on Shark Tank Season 01 Australia

Conclusion

From their beginnings on Shark Tank to their current status as a thriving business, they have proven that with the right idea and execution, anything is possible. We can’t wait to see the future for Hamdog and its continued success.

Also if you want to read further details about Hamdog, Read here : The ‘Hamdog’ Story – What has happened to hamdog now?

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