Hungry Investors

TV-PG2014•43m•7.0/10

Reality

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7.0/10(1)

"Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer teams up with acclaimed celebrity chef and author John Besh and "Top Chef All-Star" Tiffany Derry on a cross country search for struggling restaurants with incredible potential for success. In each episode, these "diamond in the rough" restaurants will compete head-to-head in challenge based competitions, giving these owners a chance to save their livelihood - their business - and prove to the experts that their restaurant is worthy of an investment.

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Production

Eyeworks USA

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 4, 2014

Last Aired

September 14, 2014

Networks

Spike

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Brisket Beatdown

Air date: 2014-05-04

Two Texas BBQ joints compete for an investment; a self-proclaimed king of BBQ and an authentic western chef.

The Steak Mistake

Air date: 2014-05-11

In Dallas, a stubborn steakhouse veteran with the perfect prime rib is pitted against an outdated owner with an oversized ego.

Westbound and Ground

Air date: 2014-05-18

It is buns at dawn in Los Angeles, as the investors check out two local burger hopefuls. Eric at the Outlaws Cafe will not budge on his menu, while Hawkin's House of Burgers has some serious hygiene issues, but which is the more viable investment?

Tacos and Tantrums

Air date: 2014-06-01

Gourmet Tacos and Tamale Man make some of the best Mexican food in Los Angeles, but both are struggling due to low prices and a family tragedy respectively. Which of the two will the investors decide has the most potential?

Sake Bombed

Air date: 2014-06-08

A drunk sushi chef offends his patrons with his experimental food, and another sushi restaurant owner has a secret that threatens his business.

Diva Las Vegas

Air date: 2014-06-15

At the Bistro Restaurant in Boulder City, Las Vegas, the team discover serious sanitary problems and an owner who can't keep the head chef in line.

Whiners and Diners

Air date: 2014-08-10

Two lost diners seek an investment to keep them from going hungry. Will a chef's meltdown at the grill force the investors to gamble on the groovy gravy of another diner?

Motha Shuckas!

Air date: 2014-08-17

It's an oyster showdown between two creole restaurants! While the investors offer their pearls of wisdom, one owner clams up and the other's lack of cleanliness threatens their chances to win.

Pie and Cry

Air date: 2014-08-24

In New York, the investors pit two pizza places against one another in a competition to earn their dough. A pizza tossing champion can't get a grasp on his business while his competitor's attitude burns his chances for victory.

E10

Crying Po'boy

Air date: 2014-09-07

The team visit two historic po'boy (traditional seafood) shops in New Orleans. In one, they find a crusty father who refuses to make his son the big cheese, while its competitors lack the appetite for understanding their business.

E11

Subway Series

Air date: 2014-09-14

In this sandwich scrimmage, third-generation deli men face off against the self-proclaimed hero king. Which restaurant will earn the investors' bread?