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Hungry Investors

★7.0 2014 1 Season TV-MA

"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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 11 episodes

Brisket Beatdown

Episode 01

Brisket Beatdown

May 4, 2014 · 43 min

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

The Steak Mistake

Episode 02

The Steak Mistake

May 11, 2014 · 43 min

In Dallas, a stubborn steakhouse veteran with the perfect prime rib is pitted against an outdated owner with an oversized ego.

Westbound and Ground

Episode 03

Westbound and Ground

May 18, 2014 · 43 min

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

Episode 04

Tacos and Tantrums

Jun 1, 2014 · 43 min

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

Episode 05

Sake Bombed

Jun 8, 2014 · 43 min

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

Episode 06

Diva Las Vegas

Jun 15, 2014 · 43 min

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

Episode 07

Whiners and Diners

Aug 10, 2014 · 43 min

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!

Episode 08

Motha Shuckas!

Aug 17, 2014 · 43 min

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

Episode 09

Pie and Cry

Aug 24, 2014 · 43 min

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.

Crying Po'boy

Episode 10

Crying Po'boy

Sep 7, 2014 · 43 min

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.

Subway Series

Episode 11

Subway Series

Sep 14, 2014 · 43 min

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

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

"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.

Reality

Cast

3 principal cast

Jon Taffer

Jon Taffer

Self

Tiffany Derry

Tiffany Derry

Self

John Besh

John Besh

Self

Where to watch Hungry Investors

Hungry Investors is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The reality has 1 season and 11 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Hungry Investors have?

Hungry Investors has 1 season with 11 episodes in total.

Is Hungry Investors still on the air?

Hungry Investors has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Hungry Investors?

Hungry Investors airs on Spike.

When did Hungry Investors first air?

Hungry Investors first aired on May 4, 2014.

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