The honest answer is that The Coop’s status is genuinely unclear, and it’s easy to confuse with an unrelated company. There are two very different Shark Tank businesses that get mixed up under similar names.
The Coop, the children’s play space
This is the company that pitched on Season 4 as an indoor play space for children. Reporting on its current status conflicts directly: some sources describe it as out of business and no longer operating, while others claim it’s active with about $3.4 million in annual revenue, franchise expansion, and locations across California plus one in Texas. Given that direct contradiction, a confident yes-or-no answer isn’t responsible here.
OverEZ Chicken Coop, the unrelated poultry company
This is a completely different business, a maker of backyard chicken coops that pitched later, on Season 13, and left without a deal. Unlike the play-space Coop, OverEZ’s status is well documented and unambiguous: it’s thriving, with more than $21 million in lifetime sales, $16 million in annual revenue by April 2024, and nationwide retail distribution plus European expansion.
Frequently asked questions
Is the children’s play space called The Coop still open?
Reporting conflicts. Some sources say it’s closed; others report ongoing operations and franchise growth. Talmyn couldn’t confirm a single current status.
Is OverEZ Chicken Coop the same company as The Coop?
No, they are unrelated businesses from different seasons that just share the word “coop.”
Is OverEZ Chicken Coop still in business?
Yes, and thriving, with more than $21 million in lifetime sales as of 2024.
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