Long Branch's 'Shark Tank' Program Welcomes First Business Owner

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Back in 2019, Long Branch, in conjunction with Brookdale Community College, held a “Shark Tank” program where city residents could pitch their ideas for a potential business.

Avry Griffin and Chris Griffin were successful participants of the "Shark Tank" program and opened Griffy's Organics on 144 Brighton Avenue last month.

Griffy’s Organics makes "soul juices" that incorporate exotic ingredients that work "in synergy to provide you with the freshest, best tasting, most nutritionally dense beverages on the market,” according to the owners.

"It’s a dream come true to open up our passion project in the heart of Long Branch. Growing up and living on Chelsea Avenue, it’s an indescribable feeling to be spreading great-tasting functional nutrition throughout our community,” Avry Griffin said in a statement.

Griffy’s Organics also offers juice cleanses, care packs, super smoothies, and snacks, along with vegan and protein meals.

"We are so proud to have Chris and Avry open their business here in Long Branch. We are happy they participated in our Shark Tank program, and we wish them the best of luck with Griffy's Organics," Mayor John Pallone said in a statement.