Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Halal Cuisines After Dragons’ Den?
Halal Cuisines appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 4. The business was a halal based convenience food. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2013.
The Pitch
Younis Ali walked into the Den in 2005 with a halal based convenience food. They were asking for N/A.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Younis Ali left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Halal Cuisines did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2013, some 8 years after the pitch.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is Halal Cuisines Still in Business?
No. Halal Cuisines is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2013).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Mycorrhizal Systems, Maxi Mat, Tattoo Erase, Tasty Aprons. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
