Buena Papa is a franchise specializing in French fries, inspired by Colombian culture. The name “Buena Papa” translates to “good potato” in Spanish.
The brand is known for its diverse range of French fry flavors, including Colombiano, Mexicano, Boricua, Americano, Italiano, Griego, Carolina, and Healthy. They also offer signature drinks, such as Passion Fruit and BlackBerry.
| Company Name | Buena Papa | |
| Founder | James Windon and Johanna Windon | |
| Founded | 2021 | |
| Product | French fry bar franchise Business | |
| Asked For | $400k for 7% equity | |
| Final Deal | $400k for 19% equity | |
| Shark |  Robert Herjavec | |
| Episode (Shark Tank USA) | S15 E4 | |
| Air Date | Oct 20, 2023 | |
| Business Status | In Business | |
| Website | Visit Website | |
| Headquarters | Raleigh, North Carolina, USA | |
| Lifetime (Sales) | $1M *estimated | |
| Buy and Watch | Buy Now | Amazon Prime |
Who Is The Founder Of Buena Papa?
The founder and CEO of Buena Papa is James Windon, and the co-founder is Johanna Windon. The husband-and-wife team launched the business in 2021 and has since opened more than four franchise stores.
Buena Papa Shark Tank Update
Buena Papa’s French fry franchise has expanded to popular cities in the United States, including Atlanta, Roswell, and Jacksonville. In February 2025, a new franchise store was opened in Elmont, New York.
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