Las Vegas Entrepreneur Pitches Gluten-Free Restaurant on 'Shark Tank'

Dina Mitchell seeks investment to expand Powersoul Cafe nationwide

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:21am

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Dina Mitchell, the founder of Powersoul Cafe, a fully gluten-free fast food restaurant with three locations in the Las Vegas valley, appeared on 'Shark Tank' this week to seek funding to expand her concept nationwide. Mitchell is passionate about providing safe dining options for those with gluten allergies, as she believes 'safe food is a human right' and that certified gluten-free options are lacking in many public spaces.

Why it matters

Mitchell's pitch on 'Shark Tank' highlights the growing demand for specialized dining options that cater to those with dietary restrictions and food allergies. As the gluten-free market continues to expand, entrepreneurs like Mitchell are seeking to fill an important gap in the restaurant industry and provide greater accessibility for those living with celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities.

The details

Powersoul Cafe is a fully gluten-free fast food restaurant that Mitchell founded a few years ago. The restaurant currently has three locations around the Las Vegas valley, and Mitchell said there has been demand nationwide and around the world for her food concept. On 'Shark Tank', Mitchell emphasized her passion for providing safe dining options, stating that 'safe food is a human right' and that certified gluten-free options are lacking in many public spaces like schools, hospitals, airports, and airplanes.

  • Powersoul Cafe opened a few years ago.
  • Mitchell appeared on 'Shark Tank' this week.

The players

Dina Mitchell

The founder of Powersoul Cafe, a fully gluten-free fast food restaurant with three locations in the Las Vegas valley.

Powersoul Cafe

A fully gluten-free fast food restaurant founded by Dina Mitchell, with three locations in the Las Vegas valley.

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What they’re saying

“People deserve a safe place to eat. Safe food is a human right. Certified gluten-free doesn't exist in schools. It doesn't exist in hospitals. It doesn't exist in airports. And it doesn't exist on airplanes. People with celiac disease and people with food allergy and disabilities, just because it's invisible, just because they're not in a wheelchair, doesn't mean that they don't deserve safe food. That's what I'm giving them.”

— Dina Mitchell, Founder, Powersoul Cafe

What’s next

If Mitchell secures an investment on 'Shark Tank', she plans to use the funding to expand Powersoul Cafe's footprint nationwide and bring her concept of safe, certified gluten-free dining to more communities across the country.

The takeaway

Dina Mitchell's pitch on 'Shark Tank' highlights the growing demand for specialized dining options that cater to those with dietary restrictions and food allergies. Her mission to provide safe, gluten-free food as a 'human right' resonates with the increasing number of people living with celiac disease and other gluten sensitivities who often struggle to find accessible dining options.