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But building an American success
story takes passion and drive.

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In 1952, a broke harland Sanders
drives across America.

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Selling his revolutionary
chicken-frying equipment.

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Today, KFC pulls in $7 billion
a year.

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With over 5,200 restaurants
in the United States.

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In 1965, 17-year-old
Fred Deluca borrows $1,000.

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From a friend
to open a sandwich shop.

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Subway sandwiches now has over
30,000 franchises in the U.S.

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In 1993, Steve Ells receives
an $85,000 loan.

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From his father and opens one
of the first fast casual chains.

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In America.

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Today, chipotle Mexican grill.

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Has over 1,000 locations
and earns $1.5 billion.

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In annual revenue.

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Now in 2011,
a new restaurant chain will open.

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In three major cities
across America.

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Who has
the next billion-dollar idea?

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- My idea...
- My concept...

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- It's delicious.
- Revolutionary.

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- It's a win-win.
- And I got it.

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Everybody,
sometime in their life,

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has had a great idea
for a restaurant.

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We're gonna be rolling
this bus across the country.

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Looking for people who have
the next great restaurant idea.

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The search went
from coast to coast,

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meeting people
from all walks of life.

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I'm a wnba champion.

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I have
a pet waste removal business.

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Looking for that one person.

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Sitting
on a billion-dollar concept.

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Some of the ideas
were exciting.

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Classic American small bites
and barbecue pit.

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Grown-up grilled cheese
sandwiches.

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Indian-influenced restaurant.

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And some were
just plain frightening.

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I want to combine gun stores
and cafes.

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There's gonna be, like,
a lactation smoothie.

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The Hooters chain.
Just do peckers.

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Four of the world's
leading business experts.

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And restaurateurs
will put our money on the line.

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To build America's
next great restaurant,

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headed by me, Bobby flay.

43
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20 years ago, my dream of owning
a restaurant came true.

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Today, I have
six high-end restaurants.

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That gross millions of dollars
a year.

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I also have
five fast casual restaurants.

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Called Bobby's burger palace.

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In 2001, I opened
my first restaurant.

49
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With a $40,000 loan.

50
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I recently launched
my own chain of restaurants.

51
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Called Lorena Garcia cocina
in Miami.

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12 years ago,
as a young culinary student,

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I was flat broke in London.

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Today, I have
a multimillion-dollar company,

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featuring four cookbooks and my
own line of kitchen solutions.

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17 years ago,
I started the first chipotle.

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And this is so exciting to be
able to open three restaurants.

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Across the country
for someone who's deserving,

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someone who has a passion
for serving great food.

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Each week, the contestants
will work side by side.

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With the investors to further
develop their concepts.

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They'll hire chefs,
design a uniform,

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operate their own food trucks,

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and build their restaurants.

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And each week,
someone will go home.

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I'm sorry. We will not be
investing in your restaurant.

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I know that I'm a good chef.

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I'm gonna miss her so much.

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The stakes
couldn't be any higher.

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This is terrible!

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[Shouts]

72
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Whoa. Whoa.

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Fire.

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On may 1st, 2011,

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the winner will open
their first three restaurants.

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In Los Angeles, Minneapolis,

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and New York City.

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Pitching this concept
to Bobby flay,

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it's the opportunity
of a lifetime.

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It's a big deal
to pitch myself to Steve ells.

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I look up to him
and respect him a lot.

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And I just want him to see
my drive and my ambition.

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To want to be successful
like him.

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To be in business.

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With all four of these people.

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Is overwhelming.
America's depending.

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On us to choose
the next great restaurant.

88
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I'm telling you right now
straight to your face,

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you're this close to going home.

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- We want cheese.
- I want more.

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Tell us
why we should keep you here.

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The search for America's
next great restaurant.

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From our nationwide search,

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we chose the top 21 concepts.

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To bring to Los Angeles.

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Now they have to make
the pitch of their lives.

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Welcome, everybody,

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to America's
next great restaurant.

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It's the ultimate dream.

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For every one of you
to open your own restaurant.

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And for one of you,

102
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that dream is gonna come true.

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With an incredible prize...

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Your very own chain
of restaurants.

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Opening in three
of the most coveted locations.

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Across America.

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[Exclaims]

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It's unimaginable.

109
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How huge this prize is.
Wow.

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We're looking for the next
fast casual restaurant.

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It's not
a $100-per-plate restaurant.

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You have to offer
quality ingredients.

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And good food that everybody
can afford to eat.

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Let me introduce to you
not just the judging panel.

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But the investors.

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To my right is Steve ells,

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founder
of chipotle Mexican grill.

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I remember having
to convince people.

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What a great idea
chipotle would be.

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And I was standing in a place.

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Not too different
from where you're standing.

122
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So you have an opportunity now.

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To convince us that your idea.

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Is the next great restaurant.

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To my left
is chef Lorena Garcia.

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From Miami, Florida.

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To me, it's about the love.

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It's about the love,
the passion,

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and the commitment
that you have to have.

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In order to open a restaurant.

131
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And to my far left
is chef Curtis stone.

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You're asking us to be
a business partner.

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So think about your passion,
you'll listen to our comments,

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and, by the end of it,

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it's gonna be
an incredible restaurant.

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For one person.

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And I'm Bobby flay,
chef and restaurateur.

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There are 21 of you.

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Today, it will be up to us
to narrow our search down.

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To the top 10.

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Half of us are not making it.

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I want one of those spots.

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Not all of you are chefs.

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But you should be able
to prepare.

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At least one dish
that's indicative.

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Of your concept.

147
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So head into the kitchen,
which is complete.

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With lg appliances,

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and start your cooking.

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Then, one at a time,

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you'll pitch
your restaurant concept,

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and you'll give us a taste
of your cuisine.

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Good luck to all of you.

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That's it.
Now I got to bring my "a" game.

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No excuses.

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No room for error.

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This is not a dress rehearsal.

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- All right.
- I'm not a chef.

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I am an athlete
and a personal trainer.

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My concept is the sports wrap.

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It is a healthy wrap.

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The customers build
on their own.

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I was on the wnba's
first ever championship team.

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We got the ring.

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Bam.
[Laughs]

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So get in the zone.

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And give it your best shot.

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My work involves life
insurance and estate planning.

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But my passion is to do
a restaurant.

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This is my signature dish
right here.

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These are grandma's traditional
three-meat meatballs.

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The best.
One of the first memories I have.

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Of my grandmother is watching
her grinding the meat,

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and I believe
with every bit of my heart.

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And soul that this idea
is a winner,

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and I can't wait
to present it to them.

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- Are you a serious chef?
- Yes.

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When someone's chopping super
fast, I get nervous, you know?

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Good.
Bring it on.

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I've been working
as a private chef.

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For a-list celebrities
in L.A.

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So my culinary experience
will play to my advantage.

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Giving up a career
in technology sales.

184
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That I'm pretty successful at.

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To embark on this dream
of opening.

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The next great restaurant.

187
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I feel great pride in
the cuisine from Southern India.

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So I wanted
to make my restaurant.

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Like the Indian chipotle.

190
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My concept is called limbo.

191
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It's all about choices.

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Because I got
two of everything...

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A decadent entree and then
a lighter version of that.

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I absolutely do have
what it takes to run.

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A fast casual restaurant.

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- Where are you from?
- Detroit.

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It's kind of tough
in Detroit right now.

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The economy's bad.
It's hard to find jobs.

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So I sell chicken and waffles.

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My restaurant concept.

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Is chicken wings and waffles.

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I'm a one-man crew.

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I want this bad,

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'cause I don't want to have
my daughters or my son.

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Wondering what's ahead in life.

206
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I want to go home and be able.

207
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To tell my fiancee
and tell my kids.

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That, "hey,
we're business owners."

209
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You know.
"We did it."

210
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My concept's called
bully's burgers and wings.

211
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The key to this concept.

212
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Is my secret sauce
that I developed.

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And sold
all throughout the country.

214
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Here you go.
What is it?

215
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Like barbecue?
It's an all-purpose sauce.

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Ooh, that's good.
What are you making it with?

217
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I can't tell you that.
Should have been watching.

218
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I already have three
restaurants in Los Angeles.

219
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Called big wangs, which is
gourmet sports bar food.

220
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Let's go.
Here's big wangs.

221
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Big wangs is established,
and it has a little bit.

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Of name recognition.

223
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My wings are awesome.
Everybody loves my wings.

224
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I'm just basically trying
to expand my business.

225
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So everybody's
doing wing ideas, huh?

226
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Why, is there somebody else
doing wings too?

227
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Special sauce for wings.

228
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That's 1 person out of 20.

229
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He's doing wings.
Black guy, of course.

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That's what they do.
Wings.

231
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Joe's probably the biggest jerk

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I've ever met in my life.

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His words to people.
Just his attitude.

234
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I think that's gonna get him
in a lot of trouble eventually.

235
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Everybody loves wings.

236
00:09:05,180 --> 00:09:07,580
Except for a couple...
Except for my wife.

237
00:09:07,650 --> 00:09:09,880
Well, she's weird.

238
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I wouldn't say that, but...

239
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I think
Joe's a little overconfident.

240
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And to a point
where it could be offensive.

241
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Nothing
like garlic buffalo wing sauce.

242
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Coming up...

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The contestants pitch
their restaurant concepts.

244
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Before the investors.

245
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Is it not a bit tired?

246
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Who will be the first
to get eliminated?

247
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My stuff isn't the best.

248
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Whoa.
How many are they going.

249
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To eliminate right away?

250
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- 19 minutes.<i>
- It's a beautiful kitchen.</i>

251
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There's anolon pans,

252
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and it's really exciting.

253
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My restaurant concept name
would be soupz.

254
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And my inspiration
probably comes from soups.

255
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I haven't been
in the restaurant industry,

256
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but I do have lots of ideas.

257
00:09:57,980 --> 00:10:01,950
I have a pet services business
I started about five years ago.

258
00:10:02,020 --> 00:10:04,120
Called the poo crew.

259
00:10:04,190 --> 00:10:05,420
I wouldn't be here today.

260
00:10:05,490 --> 00:10:07,690
If I didn't feel
like I had a shot.

261
00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:10,090
And you just got to go for it.
[Giggles]

262
00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:17,700
My restaurant concept is
fixed calorie healthy fast food.

263
00:10:17,770 --> 00:10:19,600
Right now I'm a lawyer.

264
00:10:19,670 --> 00:10:21,600
And I like my job,

265
00:10:21,670 --> 00:10:23,240
but I don't love my job,

266
00:10:23,310 --> 00:10:27,640
so this opportunity
could literally change my life.

267
00:10:31,450 --> 00:10:33,020
My concept is trying to do.

268
00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:34,620
Something new and different
with tacos.

269
00:10:34,680 --> 00:10:36,420
You know, a lamb Greek taco.

270
00:10:36,490 --> 00:10:37,650
A chicken parmesan taco.

271
00:10:37,720 --> 00:10:39,990
Whatever you're making,
I can make it a taco.

272
00:10:40,060 --> 00:10:41,990
I like mine better,
but yours is good.

273
00:10:42,060 --> 00:10:43,590
My concept is called wok.

274
00:10:43,660 --> 00:10:46,930
My inspiration and my concept
literally came to me in a dream.

275
00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:49,800
I woke up,
and I had the name, the slogan...

276
00:10:49,870 --> 00:10:52,530
Stir-fry for the healthy heart.

277
00:10:52,600 --> 00:10:55,240
- You think you're gonna win?
- I'm very confident.

278
00:10:55,300 --> 00:10:57,100
I don't think so.

279
00:10:59,410 --> 00:11:00,470
Marisa doesn't look
like she belongs in a kitchen.

280
00:11:00,540 --> 00:11:01,740
That's gonna melt, Marisa.

281
00:11:01,810 --> 00:11:03,340
That plastic over there,
it's gonna melt.

282
00:11:03,410 --> 00:11:05,710
- Here?
- She looks like she belongs.

283
00:11:05,780 --> 00:11:07,920
In a car with a driver.

284
00:11:07,980 --> 00:11:09,250
Ten minutes.

285
00:11:12,490 --> 00:11:14,290
You guys know
how to put out a fire?

286
00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:16,260
I know I'm gonna be
in the final ten.

287
00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:17,930
I'm just waiting to see
who I get there with.

288
00:11:17,990 --> 00:11:19,260
Five minutes.

289
00:11:19,330 --> 00:11:22,660
Ow.
[Blender running]

290
00:11:22,730 --> 00:11:24,360
- Blue cheese?
- Beautiful.

291
00:11:28,770 --> 00:11:31,040
Okay, it's time for everybody
to stop your cooking.

292
00:11:33,810 --> 00:11:34,980
This is the moment of truth.

293
00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:37,480
You'll be pitching
your restaurant concept.

294
00:11:37,550 --> 00:11:39,150
And, of course,
the food that you cooked.

295
00:11:39,210 --> 00:11:42,250
If you've got an "a" game,
bring it.

296
00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:44,720
Good luck, everybody.

297
00:11:53,230 --> 00:11:55,760
The contestant that's gonna win
America's next great restaurant.

298
00:11:55,830 --> 00:11:57,400
Needs to show me that
they're gonna throw themselves.

299
00:11:57,460 --> 00:12:01,900
In front of a bus to get me
to invest in it.

300
00:12:01,970 --> 00:12:06,210
The concept has to be food
that I want to eat regularly.

301
00:12:06,270 --> 00:12:09,470
And at a price
that's affordable.

302
00:12:09,540 --> 00:12:12,540
I'm looking for a person
who has a lot of endurance,

303
00:12:12,610 --> 00:12:13,750
control under pressure.

304
00:12:13,810 --> 00:12:16,920
Somebody that can represent
their brand.

305
00:12:16,980 --> 00:12:19,750
Food made all my dreams
come true,

306
00:12:19,820 --> 00:12:22,660
and I want to give that
opportunity to someone else.

307
00:12:22,720 --> 00:12:25,630
I want to bring
somebody's dreams to life.

308
00:12:25,690 --> 00:12:27,460
So, Sarah,
whenever you are ready,

309
00:12:27,530 --> 00:12:28,730
you may begin.

310
00:12:28,790 --> 00:12:33,630
Okay, so what's good
is a quick-service cafe,

311
00:12:33,700 --> 00:12:35,430
offer organic and wholesome
meals and snacks.

312
00:12:35,500 --> 00:12:37,140
Um, sorry.

313
00:12:37,200 --> 00:12:38,440
Relax.

314
00:12:38,510 --> 00:12:39,970
- Just relax.
- Okay.

315
00:12:40,040 --> 00:12:43,040
Panic is completely
setting over.

316
00:12:43,110 --> 00:12:44,840
I'm so nervous because I know

317
00:12:44,910 --> 00:12:47,250
I have a ton
of information to get across.

318
00:12:47,310 --> 00:12:49,920
Okay, so it's broken down
into five main categories.

319
00:12:49,980 --> 00:12:51,320
The first one
is what's good today.

320
00:12:51,380 --> 00:12:53,150
Chefs will utilize
farmers' markets.

321
00:12:53,220 --> 00:12:55,420
And local vendors
to create meals.

322
00:12:55,490 --> 00:12:57,990
The next category
is what's good everyday.

323
00:12:58,060 --> 00:12:59,990
Chicken salad, tuna salad,
breakfast things,

324
00:13:00,060 --> 00:13:02,730
yogurt parfaits with homemade
granola and fresh fruit.

325
00:13:02,790 --> 00:13:06,260
This also ties into our retail
line of what's good baby.

326
00:13:06,330 --> 00:13:09,770
The signature dish
is Mac and cheese,

327
00:13:09,830 --> 00:13:12,400
utilizing
fruit and vegetable purees.

328
00:13:12,470 --> 00:13:13,900
To increase
the nutritional value.

329
00:13:13,970 --> 00:13:15,470
It's a Mac and cheese cupcake.

330
00:13:15,540 --> 00:13:19,010
Unfortunately, it actually has
the same texture as a cupcake.

331
00:13:19,080 --> 00:13:23,050
I was gonna say it has
the same texture as the bag.

332
00:13:23,110 --> 00:13:27,150
Honestly, this Mac and cheese
is not so delicious.

333
00:13:27,220 --> 00:13:29,220
It is important
to have a head chef.

334
00:13:29,290 --> 00:13:30,950
Who can really oversee...
But wouldn't that be you?

335
00:13:31,020 --> 00:13:33,520
- Yes.
- Here you'll be the chef.

336
00:13:33,590 --> 00:13:35,490
In charge of three restaurants.

337
00:13:35,560 --> 00:13:37,460
With this massive menu.

338
00:13:37,530 --> 00:13:39,930
There are perhaps a hundred
different items on this menu...

339
00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:42,930
Sandwiches and Mac and cheese
and salads.

340
00:13:43,000 --> 00:13:45,200
I mean, this was one thing
you had to do.

341
00:13:45,270 --> 00:13:46,970
I just think you're biting off.

342
00:13:47,040 --> 00:13:49,010
Far too much than you can chew.

343
00:13:49,070 --> 00:13:50,140
It's a lot.

344
00:13:50,210 --> 00:13:51,980
I understand that.
I mean...

345
00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,310
I think
it's gonna be unmanageable,

346
00:13:53,380 --> 00:13:56,010
and unfortunately, I think
it's doomed for failure.

347
00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:57,750
Because it has
so many moving parts.

348
00:13:57,820 --> 00:14:00,020
This is a big opportunity.

349
00:14:00,090 --> 00:14:01,390
To really bring your idea,

350
00:14:01,450 --> 00:14:03,850
and I don't see you
convincing us that,

351
00:14:03,920 --> 00:14:05,220
you know, we are ready.

352
00:14:05,290 --> 00:14:06,530
To put our money on the line,

353
00:14:06,590 --> 00:14:09,100
you know, for your concept.

354
00:14:09,160 --> 00:14:13,900
Unfortunately, we will not be
investing in your restaurant.

355
00:14:13,970 --> 00:14:16,970
I'm, like, completely shocked.

356
00:14:17,040 --> 00:14:20,310
And did not see that coming
at all.

357
00:14:20,370 --> 00:14:21,940
I wouldn't put her
in front of my restaurants.

358
00:14:22,010 --> 00:14:24,080
For sure.
There's no way.

359
00:14:24,140 --> 00:14:25,810
- I don't think she has it.
- No.

360
00:14:27,580 --> 00:14:30,720
They didn't feel like it's
something that they want.

361
00:14:30,780 --> 00:14:33,150
To invest in.

362
00:14:33,220 --> 00:14:37,120
Whoa, how ny people
are they going to eliminate.

363
00:14:37,190 --> 00:14:40,420
Right away?

364
00:14:40,490 --> 00:14:41,730
You could hear the pin drop
in that room.

365
00:14:41,790 --> 00:14:42,730
[Sniffs]

366
00:14:42,790 --> 00:14:44,630
You're gonna be okay.

367
00:14:44,700 --> 00:14:47,270
I know
that I'm a talented chef,

368
00:14:47,330 --> 00:14:51,270
and I'll give blood, sweat,
and tears to what I believe in,

369
00:14:51,340 --> 00:14:53,470
so I'll keep fighting.

370
00:14:59,380 --> 00:15:01,050
I grew up pretty shy.

371
00:15:01,110 --> 00:15:03,880
Just because my voice, sometimes
I wish I could just lower it.

372
00:15:03,950 --> 00:15:06,250
A couple...
A couple notches.

373
00:15:06,320 --> 00:15:07,390
But, you know,

374
00:15:07,450 --> 00:15:09,220
what can you do?
[Giggles]

375
00:15:09,290 --> 00:15:10,620
My concept is soupz.

376
00:15:10,690 --> 00:15:12,620
Soupz is a made-to-order
soup shop,

377
00:15:12,690 --> 00:15:14,490
so we use
all-natural ingredients,

378
00:15:14,560 --> 00:15:16,390
and every soup is blended
on the spot in minutes.

379
00:15:16,460 --> 00:15:17,830
I like the idea of soup.

380
00:15:17,900 --> 00:15:23,370
My signature soup
was spicy vegetable mix.

381
00:15:23,440 --> 00:15:24,400
I will be the first to admit.

382
00:15:24,470 --> 00:15:25,840
That, you know,

383
00:15:25,910 --> 00:15:27,340
my stuff isn't the best.

384
00:15:27,410 --> 00:15:28,640
When a soup looks that bad,

385
00:15:28,710 --> 00:15:29,970
it better taste good.

386
00:15:30,040 --> 00:15:31,580
You know what it tasted like
to me, Curtis?

387
00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:33,140
If you took nacho cheese chips.

388
00:15:33,210 --> 00:15:34,380
And pureed it.

389
00:15:34,450 --> 00:15:35,680
With some water.

390
00:15:35,750 --> 00:15:38,750
But I feel that with
the help and advice...

391
00:15:38,820 --> 00:15:40,050
- Oh, sh...
- Of a chef, we could have.

392
00:15:40,120 --> 00:15:42,450
An awesome combination.

393
00:15:42,520 --> 00:15:43,660
I need wardrobe.

394
00:15:43,720 --> 00:15:45,220
[Laughter]

395
00:15:45,290 --> 00:15:46,590
Aimee, I'm from Miami.

396
00:15:46,660 --> 00:15:48,730
I'm concerned about having
a soup in hot weather.

397
00:15:48,790 --> 00:15:50,860
What would you do
with a concept like this?

398
00:15:50,930 --> 00:15:52,630
You know,
maybe the hot weather states.

399
00:15:52,700 --> 00:15:54,230
Just wouldn't be a market.

400
00:15:54,300 --> 00:15:55,570
New York and Chicago,

401
00:15:55,630 --> 00:15:57,700
I mean, they have hot summers.

402
00:15:57,770 --> 00:16:00,340
You can't go from having
a turnover of $80 grand a week.

403
00:16:00,400 --> 00:16:01,770
To $20 grand a week.

404
00:16:01,840 --> 00:16:02,870
You'll go broke.

405
00:16:02,940 --> 00:16:05,080
We do offer cold soups as well.

406
00:16:05,140 --> 00:16:06,610
Unfortunately,

407
00:16:06,680 --> 00:16:09,210
I don't think that we're gonna
invest in your restaurant.

408
00:16:09,280 --> 00:16:11,680
I'm sorry.

409
00:16:11,750 --> 00:16:13,950
Thank you for your time.

410
00:16:14,020 --> 00:16:15,790
I don't regret a thing.

411
00:16:15,850 --> 00:16:17,860
I tried.
That's what life's about.

412
00:16:17,920 --> 00:16:21,690
You never know unless you try.

413
00:16:21,760 --> 00:16:25,530
My heart is like...
[Imitates fast heartbeat]

414
00:16:25,600 --> 00:16:28,500
Because these investors
know what they want,

415
00:16:28,570 --> 00:16:30,200
and if they don't see it,
you're going home.

416
00:16:30,270 --> 00:16:31,740
Sports and fitness.

417
00:16:31,800 --> 00:16:33,870
Have been a part of my life
for most of my life.

418
00:16:33,940 --> 00:16:36,610
So the concept I'm going to talk
to you about today.

419
00:16:36,680 --> 00:16:37,810
Is called the sports wrap.

420
00:16:37,880 --> 00:16:40,950
It is a sport and fitness-themed
restaurant.

421
00:16:41,010 --> 00:16:45,050
That features healthy wraps
with organic ingredients.

422
00:16:45,120 --> 00:16:46,820
That customers build themselves.

423
00:16:46,890 --> 00:16:49,020
You walk into the sports wrap
and you will get high-fived.

424
00:16:49,090 --> 00:16:52,020
You would see scoreboards,
maybe a basketball court.

425
00:16:52,090 --> 00:16:54,030
When your number comes up,
you actually hear applause.

426
00:16:54,090 --> 00:16:56,760
So people start to feel
like they're stars in the place.

427
00:16:56,830 --> 00:16:58,530
And I think
more than anything you feel.

428
00:16:58,600 --> 00:17:00,130
Like you want
to take care of your body.

429
00:17:00,200 --> 00:17:01,270
What I made for you today
is called championship chicken.

430
00:17:01,330 --> 00:17:02,670
Basically
it's just a healthy wrap.

431
00:17:02,740 --> 00:17:04,340
But you also get
a fitness and wellness tip.

432
00:17:04,400 --> 00:17:05,700
Ooh.

433
00:17:05,770 --> 00:17:07,510
I love this.
It's like a fortune cookie.

434
00:17:07,570 --> 00:17:09,410
I like the way it's toasted.

435
00:17:09,480 --> 00:17:11,380
The toasted bits
add a nice flavor to the bread.

436
00:17:11,440 --> 00:17:13,710
Why do you think that
this is the new thing?

437
00:17:13,780 --> 00:17:15,120
'Cause it's not new obviously.
Right.

438
00:17:15,180 --> 00:17:16,450
Is it not a bit tired?

439
00:17:16,520 --> 00:17:18,420
No, I don't think it is
actually.

440
00:17:18,490 --> 00:17:19,890
According
<i>fast casual</i> magazine,

441
00:17:19,950 --> 00:17:23,090
chipotle did $1.5 billion
in 2009 in wraps.

442
00:17:23,160 --> 00:17:24,160
That's a lot of wraps.

443
00:17:24,230 --> 00:17:25,190
You're rich.

444
00:17:25,260 --> 00:17:26,360
[Laughs]

445
00:17:26,430 --> 00:17:27,860
Consumers are asking for it.

446
00:17:27,930 --> 00:17:29,400
Fran, I think
you're a born leader.

447
00:17:29,460 --> 00:17:31,030
And I think you've
really thought this out well.

448
00:17:31,100 --> 00:17:33,870
Good idea that needs work.

449
00:17:33,930 --> 00:17:35,170
A great beginning point.

450
00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:36,400
I'm in.

451
00:17:36,470 --> 00:17:39,410
Congratulations,
you are our first entry.

452
00:17:39,470 --> 00:17:41,410
Into the final ten.
Ow!

453
00:17:41,480 --> 00:17:42,540
[Laughs]

454
00:17:42,610 --> 00:17:44,610
Thank you very much.

455
00:17:44,680 --> 00:17:45,610
Fran shows real leadership.

456
00:17:45,680 --> 00:17:46,750
I sort of thought to myself,

457
00:17:46,810 --> 00:17:48,480
"she can make anything happen."

458
00:17:48,550 --> 00:17:49,880
Some people stand up,
and it's like,

459
00:17:49,950 --> 00:17:51,180
"everybody, follow me."

460
00:17:51,250 --> 00:17:52,250
What I want to see.

461
00:17:52,320 --> 00:17:53,450
Is great leadership,

462
00:17:53,520 --> 00:17:54,950
because if you can't be
a great leader.

463
00:17:55,020 --> 00:17:57,560
And lead by example, then you
can't really run this operation.

464
00:17:57,620 --> 00:17:59,290
Aahh!

465
00:17:59,360 --> 00:18:00,290
[Cheers and applause]

466
00:18:00,360 --> 00:18:01,590
They told you right there?

467
00:18:01,660 --> 00:18:03,830
I think
that she's really terrific.

468
00:18:03,900 --> 00:18:05,160
She has incredible energy.

469
00:18:05,230 --> 00:18:06,600
I'd want to follow her.

470
00:18:08,470 --> 00:18:09,570
Coming up...

471
00:18:09,640 --> 00:18:11,170
Saucy balls is a home run.

472
00:18:11,240 --> 00:18:13,170
And they'll have
a waiter here for you...

473
00:18:13,240 --> 00:18:15,510
I wasn't aware
that fast casual restaurants.

474
00:18:15,570 --> 00:18:17,110
Had waiters.

475
00:18:17,180 --> 00:18:18,910
Does anybody have,
like, a clamp?

476
00:18:29,570 --> 00:18:31,270
I've worked on this concept.

477
00:18:31,340 --> 00:18:32,670
For over three years now.

478
00:18:32,740 --> 00:18:34,940
We got to get that cheese
so it's nice and gooey.

479
00:18:35,010 --> 00:18:36,540
Did you seriously just say
the word gooey?

480
00:18:36,610 --> 00:18:37,710
I did say gooey.

481
00:18:37,810 --> 00:18:40,010
[Laughing]
You're such a dork.

482
00:18:40,080 --> 00:18:41,510
I'm sorry.

483
00:18:41,580 --> 00:18:43,510
Oh, you're...
Thanks, honey.

484
00:18:43,580 --> 00:18:45,820
The fact that my wife and I
are now expecting.

485
00:18:45,880 --> 00:18:47,390
Makes this mean even more to me.

486
00:18:47,450 --> 00:18:49,250
You know, before it was
about just me,

487
00:18:49,320 --> 00:18:50,960
but now it's about,
you know, my wife.

488
00:18:51,020 --> 00:18:53,790
And my future children.

489
00:18:53,860 --> 00:18:55,930
- Hello, Eric.
- Welcome, Eric.

490
00:18:55,990 --> 00:18:57,430
I am here to tell you
about meltworks,

491
00:18:57,500 --> 00:19:00,000
a new fast casual restaurant
specializing.

492
00:19:00,070 --> 00:19:02,130
In what I call grown-up
grilled cheese sandwiches.

493
00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:06,010
One of our eight signature
grilled cheese sandwiches.

494
00:19:06,070 --> 00:19:07,910
Is a barbecued chicken
grilled cheese sandwich.

495
00:19:07,980 --> 00:19:10,510
We have a create-your-own menu,
which customers can choose.

496
00:19:10,580 --> 00:19:12,110
From breads, cheeses.

497
00:19:12,220 --> 00:19:14,120
And how would
this sandwich compare.

498
00:19:14,180 --> 00:19:15,790
To the typical sandwich
you would make at home?

499
00:19:15,850 --> 00:19:17,150
Is ts better?

500
00:19:17,220 --> 00:19:18,620
Instead
of that grilled cheese sandwich.

501
00:19:18,690 --> 00:19:20,260
That we all grew up with.

502
00:19:20,320 --> 00:19:21,390
With the processed
American cheese,

503
00:19:21,460 --> 00:19:23,230
we're gonna use
better ingredients.

504
00:19:23,290 --> 00:19:25,290
Like freshly baked breads,
imported cheeses,

505
00:19:25,360 --> 00:19:27,600
meats and veggies,
and other toppings.

506
00:19:27,660 --> 00:19:29,500
What does this concept
mean to you?

507
00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:30,960
I've been working on it
for three years.

508
00:19:31,030 --> 00:19:32,700
For me,
it's a personal passion.

509
00:19:32,770 --> 00:19:34,370
I think that it's really.

510
00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:36,400
About taking this vision
that's been created.

511
00:19:36,470 --> 00:19:38,270
And sharing it with people
and getting it out there.

512
00:19:38,340 --> 00:19:40,770
Because it's existed
in my head for so long.

513
00:19:40,840 --> 00:19:42,680
Thank you very much, Eric.
We'll let you know.

514
00:19:42,740 --> 00:19:44,140
Thank you.
Thank you.

515
00:19:44,210 --> 00:19:46,680
Okay.
Thank you, everyone.

516
00:19:46,750 --> 00:19:48,010
Appreciate it.

517
00:19:48,080 --> 00:19:49,180
I thought
the sandwich was good.

518
00:19:49,250 --> 00:19:50,420
- Yeah.
- I think.

519
00:19:50,480 --> 00:19:51,780
It's a really good start.
He was...

520
00:19:51,850 --> 00:19:53,290
He was very well prepared,

521
00:19:53,350 --> 00:19:54,650
and I think
that it was a nice pitch.

522
00:19:54,720 --> 00:19:57,690
I think there's a fundamental
problem potentially.

523
00:19:57,760 --> 00:20:00,530
With grilled cheese sandwiches
and fast casual,

524
00:20:00,590 --> 00:20:04,430
because they take
a certain amount of time.

525
00:20:04,500 --> 00:20:05,630
To get the cheese melted
just right.

526
00:20:05,700 --> 00:20:08,270
My problem with meltworks.

527
00:20:08,330 --> 00:20:09,370
Is that I can make
a grilled cheese sandwich,

528
00:20:09,440 --> 00:20:11,170
and I can make a damn good one
at home.

529
00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:12,440
So why should I go out for it?

530
00:20:12,510 --> 00:20:13,770
I'm not sure.

531
00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:15,580
Eric, do you feel
like you're gonna make it.

532
00:20:15,640 --> 00:20:17,140
In the top ten?
I'm a confident guy.

533
00:20:17,210 --> 00:20:18,240
I think I got a shot.

534
00:20:18,310 --> 00:20:19,880
I got a good shot.

535
00:20:22,220 --> 00:20:23,850
Brianne, you've brought props.

536
00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:25,250
I did.

537
00:20:25,320 --> 00:20:29,050
I definitely think
cafe creativi is America's.

538
00:20:29,120 --> 00:20:31,120
Next great restaurant.

539
00:20:31,190 --> 00:20:32,760
Just give me a minute.

540
00:20:38,600 --> 00:20:41,870
My signature dish
is basically a kebab slider.

541
00:20:41,930 --> 00:20:44,570
It's traditional kebab meat
made into a hamburger.

542
00:20:44,640 --> 00:20:46,170
Do you think that this
is gonna have an appeal.

543
00:20:46,240 --> 00:20:47,700
For the American public?

544
00:20:47,770 --> 00:20:49,670
It might not, but that's
what I'm trying to change.

545
00:20:49,740 --> 00:20:51,240
We need you
to be 100% confident,

546
00:20:51,310 --> 00:20:53,170
because we are seriously
writing out checks here.

547
00:20:53,240 --> 00:20:54,440
Right.

548
00:20:54,510 --> 00:20:56,040
Nam nam is gonna be
the first mainstream.

549
00:20:56,110 --> 00:20:58,910
Fast casual
vietnamese restaurant.

550
00:20:58,980 --> 00:21:01,380
My fast casual concept
is called pot belly...

551
00:21:01,450 --> 00:21:04,950
America's favorite food
served up in pot pies.

552
00:21:05,020 --> 00:21:06,920
We have the chicken pot pie,

553
00:21:06,990 --> 00:21:09,160
but why not have
a cheeseburger pot pie.

554
00:21:09,230 --> 00:21:10,390
Or a Philly cheese steak?

555
00:21:10,460 --> 00:21:12,760
Show us how someone comes in
and gets.

556
00:21:12,830 --> 00:21:14,730
A quick meal.
How does this work?

557
00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:16,430
They'll have a waiter here
for you, and if, you know...

558
00:21:16,500 --> 00:21:18,400
I wasn't aware that fast
casual restaurants had waiters.

559
00:21:23,040 --> 00:21:25,270
Does anybody have,
like, a clamp?

560
00:21:25,340 --> 00:21:28,040
I just don't right now.

561
00:21:28,110 --> 00:21:30,610
How many grams of fat
are in one of these?

562
00:21:30,680 --> 00:21:31,850
You don't need to worry
about that.

563
00:21:31,910 --> 00:21:32,880
Because it's such
a small portion.

564
00:21:32,950 --> 00:21:34,150
It's not something.

565
00:21:34,220 --> 00:21:36,750
That people are gonna want
to eat very often.

566
00:21:36,820 --> 00:21:38,290
I don't think this is
a relevant concept to America.

567
00:21:38,350 --> 00:21:40,620
Anita...
Faison...

568
00:21:40,690 --> 00:21:42,890
Kevin and viet, unfortunately,

569
00:21:42,960 --> 00:21:45,590
we will not be investing
in your restaurant.

570
00:21:45,660 --> 00:21:49,600
I'm sorry.
Thank you.

571
00:21:49,670 --> 00:21:51,770
- You ready?
- I'm ready.

572
00:21:51,840 --> 00:21:54,000
Thank you for being patient.

573
00:21:54,070 --> 00:21:57,470
My idea is a creative,
interactive food experience.

574
00:21:57,540 --> 00:21:58,570
For children and their families.

575
00:21:58,640 --> 00:21:59,940
Called cafe creativi.

576
00:22:00,010 --> 00:22:02,110
I have a left-brain menu.

577
00:22:02,180 --> 00:22:04,680
That's very practical
and functional food.

578
00:22:04,750 --> 00:22:06,680
And the right brain menu
is more creative.

579
00:22:06,750 --> 00:22:08,280
What's behind you?

580
00:22:08,350 --> 00:22:10,790
I made
this little mini bubble room.

581
00:22:10,860 --> 00:22:12,290
For the contemporary museum.

582
00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:14,360
Does it have something
to do with the restaurant now?

583
00:22:14,430 --> 00:22:17,530
Uh, no.

584
00:22:17,600 --> 00:22:18,660
Well, thank you very much.

585
00:22:18,730 --> 00:22:19,930
You obviously worked very hard
on this.

586
00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,400
- Sure.
- But we will not be investing.

587
00:22:21,470 --> 00:22:23,100
In your restaurant.
I'm sorry.

588
00:22:23,170 --> 00:22:24,630
Thank you.

589
00:22:27,610 --> 00:22:30,640
I'm sitting there thinking,
"why am I doing this?"

590
00:22:30,710 --> 00:22:32,380
You know,
have I lost my marbles?

591
00:22:32,440 --> 00:22:35,180
[Sighing]

592
00:22:35,250 --> 00:22:37,480
Some of them know so little
about the restaurant business.

593
00:22:37,550 --> 00:22:39,550
That I was a little bit shocked
at how weak.

594
00:22:39,620 --> 00:22:40,980
Some of their ideas were.

595
00:22:41,050 --> 00:22:42,080
And I sat there
and I thought to myself,

596
00:22:42,150 --> 00:22:43,790
wow, is this the best.

597
00:22:43,850 --> 00:22:46,390
That America's got to offer?

598
00:22:46,460 --> 00:22:48,920
If I were to be sent home
at this stage in the game,

599
00:22:48,990 --> 00:22:50,360
it would feel like crap.

600
00:22:50,430 --> 00:22:53,260
Ten of us are staying here.

601
00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:54,600
It's got to be me.

602
00:22:54,660 --> 00:22:56,460
Anytime?

603
00:22:56,530 --> 00:22:57,870
Yeah, anytime.

604
00:22:57,930 --> 00:23:01,700
Saucy balls will specialize.

605
00:23:01,770 --> 00:23:04,900
In the ultimate comfort food
and all-time favorite.

606
00:23:04,970 --> 00:23:07,010
Meatballs and macaroni.

607
00:23:07,070 --> 00:23:09,210
Everybody loves meatballs.

608
00:23:09,280 --> 00:23:12,380
So this should work
in any city across the country.

609
00:23:12,440 --> 00:23:14,380
Saucy balls is a home run.

610
00:23:14,450 --> 00:23:16,550
What are you serving today?

611
00:23:16,620 --> 00:23:20,290
What I made today
is grandma's meatballs.

612
00:23:20,350 --> 00:23:21,550
- Right.
- I love the ricotta cheese.

613
00:23:21,620 --> 00:23:22,720
On the side.

614
00:23:22,790 --> 00:23:23,920
- Yes.
- It's a nice touch.

615
00:23:23,990 --> 00:23:25,060
And I love the texture
of the meatballs.

616
00:23:25,130 --> 00:23:27,030
Really?
Wow. That's amazing.

617
00:23:27,090 --> 00:23:28,360
How did you come up
with the name?

618
00:23:28,430 --> 00:23:31,230
Every Sunday I make my sauce
and my balls.

619
00:23:31,300 --> 00:23:32,500
And my daughter...
[Laughter]

620
00:23:32,570 --> 00:23:34,300
Seven years...
[Laughter]

621
00:23:34,370 --> 00:23:35,900
By the way, you have balls
for naming it this.

622
00:23:35,970 --> 00:23:39,110
Just for the record.
But my seven-year-old daughter.

623
00:23:39,170 --> 00:23:40,410
Said, "hey, daddy,

624
00:23:40,470 --> 00:23:41,640
"I know what you could name
your restaurant...

625
00:23:41,710 --> 00:23:43,280
Saucy balls."

626
00:23:43,340 --> 00:23:44,780
I'm like, "that's it."

627
00:23:44,850 --> 00:23:46,910
That, like, breathed life
into this idea.

628
00:23:46,980 --> 00:23:48,120
Why are you doing this?

629
00:23:48,180 --> 00:23:51,250
Oh, man,
this is the song in my heart.

630
00:23:51,320 --> 00:23:53,650
If I die tomorrow
without doing a restaurant,

631
00:23:53,720 --> 00:23:55,020
I've not lived my life.

632
00:23:55,090 --> 00:23:57,420
Joe, I can't believe
I'm gonna say this,

633
00:23:57,490 --> 00:23:58,460
but I love your balls.

634
00:23:58,530 --> 00:23:59,990
[Laughs]

635
00:24:00,060 --> 00:24:01,430
Joe, you're great.

636
00:24:01,500 --> 00:24:03,030
I mean, Joe, I mean, great job.

637
00:24:03,100 --> 00:24:04,030
I agree with the boys.

638
00:24:04,100 --> 00:24:05,530
Definitely.

639
00:24:05,600 --> 00:24:07,340
You will make it
into the final ten.

640
00:24:07,400 --> 00:24:09,240
Congratulations.

641
00:24:09,310 --> 00:24:12,210
[Laughs] Thank you so much.

642
00:24:12,280 --> 00:24:13,940
Can I leave
before I start crying?

643
00:24:14,010 --> 00:24:17,010
- [Laughs]
- Definitely.

644
00:24:17,080 --> 00:24:18,250
I feel great.

645
00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:19,550
Can you see the goosebumps?

646
00:24:19,620 --> 00:24:22,350
It's a simple,
but well-thought-out idea.

647
00:24:22,420 --> 00:24:24,820
That's what we're looking for.
Exactly.

648
00:24:24,890 --> 00:24:27,120
[Shouts]

649
00:24:27,190 --> 00:24:29,320
I'm in!
Yo, grandma!

650
00:24:29,390 --> 00:24:31,290
I did it.

651
00:24:31,360 --> 00:24:32,790
They love my balls.

652
00:24:32,860 --> 00:24:36,670
[Applause]

653
00:24:42,480 --> 00:24:44,750
This is the American dream.

654
00:24:44,810 --> 00:24:47,420
It's our American dream.

655
00:24:47,490 --> 00:24:49,290
Our restaurant
is called hick's,

656
00:24:49,290 --> 00:24:52,860
which is a classic American
small bites and barbecue pit.

657
00:24:52,870 --> 00:24:55,930
Our concept is to serve
Southern-inspired comfort food.

658
00:24:55,990 --> 00:24:57,490
Tapas-style.

659
00:24:57,560 --> 00:24:59,160
Small plates really
have not been done before.

660
00:24:59,230 --> 00:25:00,960
In the fast casual environment.

661
00:25:01,030 --> 00:25:02,330
This is
a theme-based restaurant.

662
00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:05,300
We're celebrating
the American redneck.

663
00:25:05,370 --> 00:25:06,830
Don't you worry
that people might get offended?

664
00:25:06,900 --> 00:25:08,300
It's definitely a concern.

665
00:25:08,370 --> 00:25:09,840
But at the same time,

666
00:25:09,910 --> 00:25:11,770
like, both of
our backgrounds come from it,

667
00:25:11,840 --> 00:25:12,840
and people, like, embrace that.

668
00:25:12,910 --> 00:25:14,440
I want to get back to the food.

669
00:25:14,510 --> 00:25:15,440
- Absolutely.
- I want you to convince us.

670
00:25:15,510 --> 00:25:16,640
Because the food
has to be great.

671
00:25:16,710 --> 00:25:17,650
Absolutely.

672
00:25:17,710 --> 00:25:20,050
We made banana cream pie.

673
00:25:20,120 --> 00:25:21,980
I would never think to serve
banana chips on top of that.

674
00:25:22,050 --> 00:25:23,820
The sort of textural difference
that I like.

675
00:25:23,890 --> 00:25:26,050
It's delicious.

676
00:25:26,120 --> 00:25:27,320
I'm just curious.
What is your relationship?

677
00:25:27,390 --> 00:25:28,590
We're just really good friends.

678
00:25:28,660 --> 00:25:30,430
- Have you guys dated?
- Briefly.

679
00:25:30,490 --> 00:25:32,730
- Is something going on there?
- No, no, absolutely not.

680
00:25:32,800 --> 00:25:34,530
We can keep talking about that
if you want.

681
00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:36,530
- [Laughs]
- Well, guys,

682
00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:38,470
I think it's a solid idea.

683
00:25:38,530 --> 00:25:39,800
You won me
with the banana cream pie,

684
00:25:39,870 --> 00:25:41,200
so I want to see more.

685
00:25:41,270 --> 00:25:42,400
What do you think?
I'd like to see more.

686
00:25:42,470 --> 00:25:44,040
I love it.

687
00:25:44,100 --> 00:25:46,310
I want to eat a lot
of these dishes.

688
00:25:46,370 --> 00:25:48,980
We're actually gonna put you
into the final ten.

689
00:25:50,110 --> 00:25:51,680
- Thank you.
- Awesome.

690
00:25:51,750 --> 00:25:53,110
Thank you so much.
Congratulations, guys.

691
00:25:53,180 --> 00:25:54,780
Thank you.
We won't let you down, guys.

692
00:25:54,850 --> 00:25:56,450
No, we will not let you down.

693
00:25:56,520 --> 00:25:59,990
Pretty much at that point,
I blacked out.

694
00:26:00,050 --> 00:26:02,160
And almost felt
like I was gonna pass out,

695
00:26:02,220 --> 00:26:03,760
cry, and throw up
at the same time.

696
00:26:03,830 --> 00:26:05,460
Like getting punched
in the face really hard.

697
00:26:05,530 --> 00:26:06,830
In a good way.

698
00:26:06,900 --> 00:26:07,960
I think
they'll be a strong team.

699
00:26:08,030 --> 00:26:09,400
And I like the menu.

700
00:26:09,470 --> 00:26:10,730
Small bites of barbecue.

701
00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:13,600
Could not only be delicious,
but I think.

702
00:26:13,670 --> 00:26:14,930
That's the kind of concept.

703
00:26:15,000 --> 00:26:17,240
That can really excite people.

704
00:26:17,300 --> 00:26:19,410
One of the best things
that we've tasted so far.

705
00:26:23,910 --> 00:26:25,350
Hello.

706
00:26:25,420 --> 00:26:28,050
All right, my concept... wok,
stir-fry for the healthy heart.

707
00:26:28,120 --> 00:26:30,450
You make your own,
create-your-own stir-fry.

708
00:26:30,520 --> 00:26:32,590
You go down the line.
You want a carb, great.

709
00:26:32,660 --> 00:26:33,890
No carbs today, fine.

710
00:26:33,960 --> 00:26:36,230
Vegetables, sauce.
So basically you can decide.

711
00:26:36,290 --> 00:26:38,260
You can have
a creamy, fatty pad thai.

712
00:26:38,330 --> 00:26:41,930
Or you can have chicken and
broccoli with sauce on the side.

713
00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,330
You're gonna cook it
to order, I presume?

714
00:26:44,400 --> 00:26:45,530
But it's gonna be precooked.

715
00:26:45,600 --> 00:26:48,040
I don't think
that's gonna work.

716
00:26:48,110 --> 00:26:49,940
Why?

717
00:26:50,010 --> 00:26:52,270
You're recooking it,
so you're gonna overcook it.

718
00:26:52,340 --> 00:26:53,780
So it's gonna become quite dry.

719
00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:55,980
Listen, I know there's things
that need to be figured out,

720
00:26:56,050 --> 00:26:58,350
and that's why I'm looking
to you guys to work with.

721
00:26:58,420 --> 00:26:59,380
I need mentoring in this.

722
00:26:59,450 --> 00:27:01,150
That's a culinary adjustment.

723
00:27:01,220 --> 00:27:03,120
Most of these people
are not trained cooks or chefs.

724
00:27:03,190 --> 00:27:05,920
And so it's hard for me
to eliminate people.

725
00:27:05,990 --> 00:27:07,720
Based on exactly
what they gave me on a plate.

726
00:27:07,790 --> 00:27:10,290
But Marisa has, I think,
a good idea.

727
00:27:10,360 --> 00:27:11,830
What is your background?

728
00:27:11,890 --> 00:27:13,390
I'm a director of public
relations and marketing.

729
00:27:13,460 --> 00:27:15,730
For hotels, restaurants,
and real estate.

730
00:27:15,800 --> 00:27:16,970
Nobody's perfect in everything.

731
00:27:17,030 --> 00:27:18,800
And I know
who I need to work with.

732
00:27:18,870 --> 00:27:20,300
To create the concept.
Good attitude.

733
00:27:20,370 --> 00:27:22,570
Well, we know
that she'd be successful.

734
00:27:22,640 --> 00:27:25,140
In the pr/marketing department.
Definitely.

735
00:27:25,210 --> 00:27:26,510
I mean, that's
an important part of this.

736
00:27:26,580 --> 00:27:29,080
- Very important.
- Marisa,

737
00:27:29,150 --> 00:27:31,750
you will make it
into the final ten.

738
00:27:31,810 --> 00:27:33,410
- Well done.
- Thank you.

739
00:27:37,820 --> 00:27:40,220
[Applause]

740
00:27:40,290 --> 00:27:42,690
I'm surprised that somebody
like Marisa gets in.

741
00:27:42,760 --> 00:27:45,530
But I think she's set up
for a big fall.

742
00:27:45,590 --> 00:27:47,630
She'll be the first of the ten
to go home.

743
00:27:50,970 --> 00:27:53,170
I think my idea's great.
And it's already working.

744
00:27:53,230 --> 00:27:56,300
I'm doing this because hopefully
I can make more money.

745
00:27:58,540 --> 00:27:59,940
Apparently,
they have a lot of money,

746
00:28:00,010 --> 00:28:01,610
so I'm just gonna do
what I do, dude.

747
00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:03,810
My idea is lil' wangs.

748
00:28:03,880 --> 00:28:06,420
Lil' wangs is basically
the fast casual version.

749
00:28:06,480 --> 00:28:09,120
Of a sports bar that I own
in L.A. called big wangs.

750
00:28:09,190 --> 00:28:11,390
Wings.
Rotisserie chicken.

751
00:28:11,450 --> 00:28:13,320
Sandwiches.
Salads.

752
00:28:13,390 --> 00:28:15,920
You know, you always
get really concerned.

753
00:28:15,990 --> 00:28:17,160
When you look down and think,

754
00:28:17,230 --> 00:28:19,460
"I don't even know
if I want to taste it."

755
00:28:19,530 --> 00:28:22,300
I have a little bit of a
problem trying to differentiate.

756
00:28:22,360 --> 00:28:26,000
This concept with any
other concept that is out there.

757
00:28:26,070 --> 00:28:27,800
About chicken wings.
Ours are good.

758
00:28:27,870 --> 00:28:29,170
We're gonna cook them perfect.

759
00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:30,240
Is this cooked perfect?

760
00:28:30,300 --> 00:28:31,740
Yes.

761
00:28:31,810 --> 00:28:33,740
The wings are straightforward.

762
00:28:33,810 --> 00:28:35,370
Throw them in the fryer, eight
minutes, boom, they're done.

763
00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:37,310
If your wings
are straightforward,

764
00:28:37,380 --> 00:28:40,180
this concept can't work.
Okay.

765
00:28:40,250 --> 00:28:42,810
We want to make sure
that we have something.

766
00:28:42,880 --> 00:28:45,280
That is going to beat all
the other chicken wing places.

767
00:28:45,350 --> 00:28:47,550
And that they're
gonna be jealous about it.

768
00:28:47,620 --> 00:28:49,490
If this
is your absolutely best,

769
00:28:49,560 --> 00:28:50,660
I'm really concerned.

770
00:28:50,720 --> 00:28:52,420
At this point,
this isn't something.

771
00:28:52,490 --> 00:28:53,860
That I want
to put my money into.

772
00:28:53,930 --> 00:28:55,660
You know, I don't think
it's gonna make.

773
00:28:55,730 --> 00:28:56,690
For the next great
restaurant chain.

774
00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:58,100
- Okay.
- I'm sorry.

775
00:28:58,160 --> 00:29:00,070
Thank you for your time.

776
00:29:06,240 --> 00:29:09,140
I'm kicking myself,
because they're obviously.

777
00:29:09,210 --> 00:29:10,580
Looking for something different.

778
00:29:10,640 --> 00:29:11,910
Mine was straightforward.

779
00:29:11,980 --> 00:29:13,810
I was looking at it
from a business standpoint.

780
00:29:13,880 --> 00:29:15,180
I should have said,
"[Bleep], [Bleep], [Bleep]."

781
00:29:15,250 --> 00:29:17,550
Done.
Adios, guys.

782
00:29:20,890 --> 00:29:23,020
I'm not surprised
Joe's going home.

783
00:29:23,090 --> 00:29:25,460
I'm not trying to talk bad about
the guy, but he was a jerk.

784
00:29:25,530 --> 00:29:26,990
So he's out of the picture,

785
00:29:27,060 --> 00:29:28,960
and it's a competitor
I don't have to deal with.

786
00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:34,470
My name is jamawn woods,
and my concept.

787
00:29:34,540 --> 00:29:36,100
Is w3's,

788
00:29:36,170 --> 00:29:39,170
which stands for woods,
wings, and waffles.

789
00:29:39,240 --> 00:29:41,310
I've never eaten waffles
and chicken together.

790
00:29:41,380 --> 00:29:44,140
What a combination.

791
00:29:44,210 --> 00:29:46,310
I do like the food.

792
00:29:46,380 --> 00:29:47,450
I think that
there's definitely a germ.

793
00:29:47,510 --> 00:29:48,550
Of an idea here.

794
00:29:48,620 --> 00:29:49,780
You could really expand upon it.

795
00:29:49,850 --> 00:29:51,650
If we thought to ourselves,
you know what,

796
00:29:51,720 --> 00:29:53,650
we like your idea,
but we'd like to play with it.

797
00:29:53,720 --> 00:29:54,990
A little bit,
would you be okay with that?

798
00:29:55,060 --> 00:29:57,160
I look at you guys as a coach.

799
00:29:57,220 --> 00:29:58,660
I'm doing things
on the football field,

800
00:29:58,730 --> 00:30:00,460
my coach corrects,
so I will take your advice.

801
00:30:00,530 --> 00:30:01,790
Of course, and why wouldn't?

802
00:30:01,860 --> 00:30:04,230
You're not gonna tackle
anybody, though, right?

803
00:30:04,300 --> 00:30:05,500
It depends.
If I have to.

804
00:30:05,570 --> 00:30:07,530
[Laughter]
If I have to, I have to.

805
00:30:07,600 --> 00:30:09,230
What does it mean to you
if you get this restaurant?

806
00:30:09,300 --> 00:30:11,670
A couple of years ago,
I experienced a loss of a job.

807
00:30:11,740 --> 00:30:12,770
Due to the automotive industry.

808
00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:14,640
And I vowed to myself
right then

809
00:30:14,710 --> 00:30:16,440
I would never, ever have
to go home.

810
00:30:16,510 --> 00:30:19,350
And tell my kids again
I lost my job.

811
00:30:19,410 --> 00:30:20,550
If you guys invest in me,

812
00:30:20,610 --> 00:30:23,720
nothing can stop me.
I like it.

813
00:30:23,780 --> 00:30:25,150
You have to put him
in the top ten.

814
00:30:25,220 --> 00:30:29,120
Jamawn, you just made it
to the top ten.

815
00:30:29,190 --> 00:30:32,920
Now that I really...
I'm shocked.

816
00:30:32,990 --> 00:30:34,260
- We expect a lot from you.
- Yes.

817
00:30:34,330 --> 00:30:36,230
A lot.
I want to see that grow.

818
00:30:36,300 --> 00:30:37,860
- Congratulations.
- Thank you. Thank you.

819
00:30:37,930 --> 00:30:39,600
Thank you.

820
00:30:39,670 --> 00:30:43,870
[Cheers and applause]

821
00:30:43,940 --> 00:30:46,900
I absolutely love this guy.

822
00:30:46,970 --> 00:30:48,340
I feel good as hell.

823
00:30:48,410 --> 00:30:49,670
[Cheers and applause]

824
00:30:49,740 --> 00:30:51,110
- Coming up...
- Burgers and wings.

825
00:30:51,180 --> 00:30:52,580
It's a taco bar.

826
00:30:52,640 --> 00:30:54,150
There's only five spots left.

827
00:30:54,210 --> 00:30:56,630
Who will make it
into the top ten?

828
00:31:03,840 --> 00:31:06,270
I feel really confident
with myself.

829
00:31:06,340 --> 00:31:07,640
I've been doing this
for a long time,

830
00:31:07,710 --> 00:31:09,740
and I have way more experience
than everyone.

831
00:31:09,810 --> 00:31:12,640
- Hi, Jason.
- Hey, guys. How are you?

832
00:31:12,710 --> 00:31:13,910
What I wanted to do
is combine two things I love,

833
00:31:13,980 --> 00:31:16,980
which are burgers and wings.

834
00:31:17,050 --> 00:31:18,220
Basically, this is my concept.

835
00:31:18,280 --> 00:31:19,950
It's called
bully's burgers and wings.

836
00:31:20,020 --> 00:31:21,250
It's crispy fried chicken wings.

837
00:31:21,320 --> 00:31:22,420
In a set and spicy sauce.

838
00:31:22,490 --> 00:31:25,090
I won a wing competition
with it last year.

839
00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:27,760
I'm fiercely proud
of my heritage and my cuisine.

840
00:31:27,830 --> 00:31:29,090
From the Southern part of India.

841
00:31:29,160 --> 00:31:30,760
So I said,
"I can make it more accessible.

842
00:31:30,830 --> 00:31:34,430
To American palates by making it
lighteand healthier."

843
00:31:34,500 --> 00:31:36,230
My concept
is called hard n' soft.

844
00:31:36,300 --> 00:31:37,800
It's a taco bar.

845
00:31:37,870 --> 00:31:40,170
It's 75 different types
of tacos.

846
00:31:40,240 --> 00:31:42,710
Today I did
an orange chicken taco,

847
00:31:42,770 --> 00:31:46,140
a jalapeno crab cake taco,
and then also a hot wing taco.

848
00:31:46,210 --> 00:31:48,550
So basically it's not really
a Mexican concept.

849
00:31:48,610 --> 00:31:51,450
It's not Mexican at all.
It's... I would say fusion.

850
00:31:51,520 --> 00:31:53,580
Let me introduce you
to compleat.

851
00:31:53,650 --> 00:31:56,550
The whole concept
is a fast casual restaurant.

852
00:31:56,620 --> 00:31:59,760
That provides an entree,
at least one side,

853
00:31:59,830 --> 00:32:02,060
and a dessert or a snack
within fixed calorie ranges.

854
00:32:02,130 --> 00:32:03,290
Who would your customer be?

855
00:32:03,360 --> 00:32:04,790
I guess I'm thinking
busy professionals.

856
00:32:04,860 --> 00:32:07,860
Who just want to eat healthily
and don't have the time.

857
00:32:07,930 --> 00:32:10,400
Or the diet knowledge
to think that hard.

858
00:32:10,470 --> 00:32:12,670
About every single thing they're
putting into their mouth.

859
00:32:12,730 --> 00:32:15,500
I'm all about health food
and having that choice,

860
00:32:15,570 --> 00:32:17,070
and I like you a lot.

861
00:32:17,140 --> 00:32:19,010
The wings are fine.
I've eaten three.

862
00:32:19,070 --> 00:32:21,270
But, you know, if you're
gonna do burgers and wings.

863
00:32:21,340 --> 00:32:23,710
And this is your one platform
to show us,

864
00:32:23,780 --> 00:32:25,540
I'm a little bit surprised
with what you've served us.

865
00:32:25,610 --> 00:32:26,850
Okay. Sure.

866
00:32:26,910 --> 00:32:28,080
Why should we give you
our money?

867
00:32:28,150 --> 00:32:29,610
I've worked in restaurants
most of my life.

868
00:32:29,680 --> 00:32:31,080
These are my places.

869
00:32:31,150 --> 00:32:32,750
That was my first joint
right there.

870
00:32:32,820 --> 00:32:33,990
Do you still own
all these restaurants?

871
00:32:34,050 --> 00:32:35,090
I own all four of these.

872
00:32:35,150 --> 00:32:37,290
And why do you need
another one?

873
00:32:37,360 --> 00:32:38,890
What is
your signature dish here?

874
00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:42,200
You're eating a spicy
green bean with toasted coconut.

875
00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:44,500
It's delicious.
It has great spice to it.

876
00:32:44,570 --> 00:32:45,700
It's a very healthy idea.

877
00:32:45,770 --> 00:32:47,200
Yes.

878
00:32:47,270 --> 00:32:48,340
Now, would you
be serving meats?

879
00:32:48,400 --> 00:32:49,400
I'm leaning heavily.

880
00:32:49,470 --> 00:32:50,640
Towards being all vegetarian.

881
00:32:50,710 --> 00:32:53,110
What percentage of America
is vegetarian?

882
00:32:53,170 --> 00:32:54,670
I think you're looking
at 15% maybe.

883
00:32:54,740 --> 00:32:57,410
It would worry me
to invest in a concept.

884
00:32:57,480 --> 00:32:58,580
That appeals to 15%
of the population.

885
00:32:58,650 --> 00:32:59,850
Yes.

886
00:32:59,910 --> 00:33:01,280
No, absolutely.

887
00:33:01,350 --> 00:33:02,950
You need to offer
a little bit more variety.

888
00:33:03,020 --> 00:33:04,020
Possibly.
I mean, I undet...

889
00:33:04,090 --> 00:33:05,190
We have to know,

890
00:33:05,250 --> 00:33:06,690
will there be meat
on your menu or not?

891
00:33:06,760 --> 00:33:09,620
Yes.

892
00:33:09,690 --> 00:33:12,030
10 to 15%.
Okay.

893
00:33:12,090 --> 00:33:14,500
- I like that.
- But the answer is yes.

894
00:33:14,560 --> 00:33:16,330
I'm very concerned
about the menu, though.

895
00:33:16,400 --> 00:33:20,430
You've got dozens of ingredients
and combinations.

896
00:33:20,500 --> 00:33:22,270
Would you be willing
to simplify your menu,

897
00:33:22,340 --> 00:33:23,400
or are you just stuck on it?

898
00:33:23,470 --> 00:33:24,570
No, I'm not stuck on it.

899
00:33:24,640 --> 00:33:25,770
I mean, I've run restaurants,

900
00:33:25,840 --> 00:33:27,410
and I've worked
for about seven restaurants.

901
00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:29,340
And one of the things
that I've learned.

902
00:33:29,410 --> 00:33:31,010
In this industry is, I mean,
you've got to appeal.

903
00:33:31,080 --> 00:33:33,210
To the people
that are spending the money.

904
00:33:33,280 --> 00:33:34,450
Well, thank you very much.

905
00:33:34,510 --> 00:33:36,180
I really enjoyed
what I ate today.

906
00:33:36,250 --> 00:33:37,850
I think focusing.

907
00:33:37,920 --> 00:33:40,120
On just great food first.

908
00:33:40,190 --> 00:33:41,360
That also happens
to be healthy,

909
00:33:41,420 --> 00:33:43,090
I think you could have
a winner on your hands.

910
00:33:43,160 --> 00:33:44,630
Stephanie, congratulations.

911
00:33:44,690 --> 00:33:46,660
You are one of the final ten.

912
00:33:46,730 --> 00:33:48,130
Okay.

913
00:33:48,200 --> 00:33:50,270
- Good job.
- Thank you, girl.

914
00:33:50,330 --> 00:33:53,340
I'd like to know how many
more people in the United States.

915
00:33:53,410 --> 00:33:56,840
Will be eating vegetables
once this becomes a major brand,

916
00:33:56,910 --> 00:33:58,180
'cause this is delicious stuff,
and it's very healthy.

917
00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:00,150
This will offer
a true alternative.

918
00:34:00,210 --> 00:34:01,480
To the fast casual environment.

919
00:34:01,550 --> 00:34:03,450
And I want you to be a part
of that with me.

920
00:34:03,520 --> 00:34:05,020
Let's do it.

921
00:34:05,080 --> 00:34:08,120
Congratulations.
You are one of the final ten.

922
00:34:08,190 --> 00:34:10,920
I really got
a sense of the vibe.

923
00:34:10,990 --> 00:34:12,960
Not what
I would be attracted to,

924
00:34:13,030 --> 00:34:14,590
but I think there's
probably a market for it.

925
00:34:14,660 --> 00:34:16,100
There is always a position.

926
00:34:16,170 --> 00:34:18,300
To improve the menu.
That's what we're here for,

927
00:34:18,370 --> 00:34:19,430
I guess.

928
00:34:19,500 --> 00:34:20,470
Alex, I'm happy to tell you.

929
00:34:20,540 --> 00:34:22,000
You have made it
to the top ten.

930
00:34:22,070 --> 00:34:23,240
Okay.

931
00:34:23,310 --> 00:34:24,840
Jason, I'm not convinced,
though,

932
00:34:24,910 --> 00:34:27,340
we need
another burger-wing place.

933
00:34:27,410 --> 00:34:29,180
Thank you very much, Jason.

934
00:34:29,240 --> 00:34:31,750
We'll let you know.
Thank you.

935
00:34:31,810 --> 00:34:35,250
The concept
is not a new, exciting concept,

936
00:34:35,320 --> 00:34:37,380
but Jason could bring
something special,

937
00:34:37,450 --> 00:34:39,790
and that is, I think,
a leadership quality.

938
00:34:39,850 --> 00:34:42,320
I haven't tasted
the burgers yet.

939
00:34:42,390 --> 00:34:44,560
It could be
an important element here.

940
00:34:44,620 --> 00:34:46,620
Bobby, what if we have him
make a burger and you love it?

941
00:34:46,690 --> 00:34:49,290
Then he's gonna be
under serious consideration,

942
00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:52,300
you know, as far
as I'm concerned.

943
00:34:52,370 --> 00:34:56,400
There's just two spots left.

944
00:34:56,470 --> 00:34:58,100
My adrenaline is pumping
to the point.

945
00:34:58,170 --> 00:34:59,640
That, if someone was trapped
under a car,

946
00:34:59,710 --> 00:35:02,310
I could probably lift the car
and pull them out.

947
00:35:02,370 --> 00:35:06,340
It's the most important
two minutes.

948
00:35:06,410 --> 00:35:08,040
Of my life.

949
00:35:08,110 --> 00:35:09,580
I'm here to talk to you.

950
00:35:09,650 --> 00:35:11,210
About limbo, a sublime diner,

951
00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:14,180
and the whole idea is
it's like heaven and hell.

952
00:35:14,250 --> 00:35:15,310
Collide.

953
00:35:15,380 --> 00:35:16,550
You know, you walk
into a restaurant,

954
00:35:16,620 --> 00:35:17,650
and you want to be good
or you want to be bad.

955
00:35:17,720 --> 00:35:19,320
You don't know.

956
00:35:19,380 --> 00:35:21,420
The whole point
is to have healthy choices.

957
00:35:21,490 --> 00:35:24,420
Or some devilish choices
or mix it up.

958
00:35:24,490 --> 00:35:27,090
The signature dish today,
we have pulled braised pork,

959
00:35:27,160 --> 00:35:29,530
which is on the devil side,
and on the angel side.

960
00:35:29,590 --> 00:35:32,260
Is a braised bison Chuck roast.

961
00:35:32,330 --> 00:35:33,860
Why is the bison good
and the pork bad?

962
00:35:33,930 --> 00:35:36,630
Pork has about 800 calories.

963
00:35:36,700 --> 00:35:39,130
The bison
has about 400 calories.

964
00:35:39,200 --> 00:35:41,100
I love your concept.

965
00:35:41,170 --> 00:35:43,340
Because sometimes you feel
like being devilish.

966
00:35:43,410 --> 00:35:45,870
And sometimes you feel
like being a bit healthier.

967
00:35:45,940 --> 00:35:47,480
I still want
to have 100% flavor.

968
00:35:47,540 --> 00:35:49,610
And 50% less calories at times.

969
00:35:49,680 --> 00:35:51,210
Are you
in the restaurant business now?

970
00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:52,880
No, but my mother owned
a fast food drive-in restaurant,

971
00:35:52,950 --> 00:35:54,480
and I've been in it
all my life.

972
00:35:54,550 --> 00:35:56,950
I had my first concession stand
when I was five.

973
00:35:57,020 --> 00:35:58,820
So I've always had...
So did you... did you.

974
00:35:58,890 --> 00:36:00,290
Work in the restaurant
as a kid?

975
00:36:00,360 --> 00:36:01,720
Oh, are you kidding me?
Did I have a choice?

976
00:36:01,790 --> 00:36:05,530
Like a good Italian girl,
I paid attention to my mom.

977
00:36:05,600 --> 00:36:08,370
- What do you guys think?
- I'm infectiously enthusiastic.

978
00:36:08,430 --> 00:36:09,900
- I'm in.
- All right.

979
00:36:09,970 --> 00:36:10,970
Sandy,

980
00:36:11,040 --> 00:36:12,800
congratulations, you've made it.

981
00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:14,810
To the top ten.

982
00:36:14,870 --> 00:36:16,240
Thank you.

983
00:36:16,310 --> 00:36:17,440
When I heard those words,

984
00:36:17,510 --> 00:36:18,810
it knocked the wind out of me.

985
00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:20,740
[Cheers and applause]

986
00:36:20,810 --> 00:36:22,050
And now it's on.

987
00:36:22,110 --> 00:36:24,150
I have to dig in
as hard as I can.

988
00:36:24,220 --> 00:36:25,150
To stay here.

989
00:36:25,220 --> 00:36:28,080
Piece of cake.

990
00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:33,320
We filled
nine out of the ten spots,

991
00:36:33,390 --> 00:36:37,190
and we have Eric and Jason left,
who are on the fence.

992
00:36:37,260 --> 00:36:39,260
So I would say,
let's bring them out.

993
00:36:39,330 --> 00:36:43,360
And see if we sort of light
a spark in one of them.

994
00:36:43,430 --> 00:36:45,030
Let's go for it.

995
00:36:45,100 --> 00:36:46,870
Coming up...

996
00:36:46,930 --> 00:36:49,190
We are willing
to give a second chance.

997
00:36:49,570 --> 00:36:52,680
Two concepts remain to fight
for the final spot.

998
00:37:07,740 --> 00:37:11,040
We called you out
because it's only the two of you.

999
00:37:11,250 --> 00:37:15,110
Competing for the final
spot in the top ten.

1000
00:37:15,150 --> 00:37:17,350
Eric, we're concerned
about the ability.

1001
00:37:17,410 --> 00:37:21,250
To serve these grilled cheese
sandwiches quick enough.

1002
00:37:21,320 --> 00:37:23,080
- Okay.
- So, Eric,

1003
00:37:23,150 --> 00:37:24,150
we'd like you to go back
to the kitchen,

1004
00:37:24,220 --> 00:37:27,120
take a 15-minute period,
and show us.

1005
00:37:27,190 --> 00:37:29,420
How many grilled cheese
sandwiches you can produce.

1006
00:37:29,490 --> 00:37:30,860
All right.

1007
00:37:30,930 --> 00:37:32,930
I'm surprid and scared.

1008
00:37:32,990 --> 00:37:37,600
I know that I have
a really tough task ahead of me.

1009
00:37:37,670 --> 00:37:39,700
Jason, wings and burgers.

1010
00:37:39,770 --> 00:37:41,770
I would like to see your burger.
Okay.

1011
00:37:41,840 --> 00:37:43,840
This burger is gonna tell
a lot to us.

1012
00:37:43,910 --> 00:37:45,540
Thank you very muc.

1013
00:37:48,110 --> 00:37:50,010
How you doing down there,
buddy?

1014
00:37:50,080 --> 00:37:52,320
Trying to move fast.

1015
00:37:52,380 --> 00:37:54,780
This is an extremely important
burger that I'm cooking.

1016
00:37:54,850 --> 00:37:57,220
It's got to be perfect,
or I might go home.

1017
00:37:57,290 --> 00:37:59,890
Hey, Eric.
How many did you make so far?

1018
00:37:59,960 --> 00:38:02,720
I've prepped 32.

1019
00:38:02,790 --> 00:38:05,490
Eric's in over his head.

1020
00:38:05,560 --> 00:38:07,130
I know what I'm doing.
I don't think they're gonna want.

1021
00:38:07,200 --> 00:38:08,870
To waste tir money
on someone tt doesn't.

1022
00:38:08,930 --> 00:38:10,800
- Hi, Jason. How are you doing?
- Pretty good.

1023
00:38:10,870 --> 00:38:12,370
So what you guys are gonna get.

1024
00:38:12,440 --> 00:38:13,940
Is 100% Angus Chuck.

1025
00:38:14,010 --> 00:38:15,370
Enjoy.
I tried my best.

1026
00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:17,370
I'm not a chef,
but I hope you enjoy it.

1027
00:38:20,150 --> 00:38:22,180
- Thanks so much.
- Sorry about the sweat.

1028
00:38:22,250 --> 00:38:23,710
- That's all right.
- Thank you.

1029
00:38:27,780 --> 00:38:29,820
All right, Eric,
your time is up.

1030
00:38:29,890 --> 00:38:32,590
- All right.
- Let's give a count.

1031
00:38:32,660 --> 00:38:37,530
25, 26, 27, 28, 29.
I got 29.

1032
00:38:37,600 --> 00:38:39,000
I think you did
a really good job.

1033
00:38:39,060 --> 00:38:40,530
- Oh, thank you.
- That looks good.

1034
00:38:40,600 --> 00:38:42,800
Still nice and melted.

1035
00:38:45,100 --> 00:38:47,300
All right, Eric, you can go
back to the business center.

1036
00:38:47,370 --> 00:38:49,540
All right, cool.
Thank you.

1037
00:38:53,440 --> 00:38:55,180
We have
a very tough decision here.

1038
00:38:55,250 --> 00:38:58,080
When we reach into our pockets
and start write the checks,

1039
00:38:58,150 --> 00:39:00,320
who do we want to invest in?

1040
00:39:00,380 --> 00:39:03,820
Eric's grilled cheese
sandwiches certainly weren't,

1041
00:39:03,890 --> 00:39:05,750
I don't think, better than
most people could make at home.

1042
00:39:05,820 --> 00:39:07,820
But he reacted really well
to the pressure.

1043
00:39:07,890 --> 00:39:10,690
And I think he did a pretty
good job of proving to us.

1044
00:39:10,760 --> 00:39:12,560
That it's a format
that he's thought through.

1045
00:39:12,630 --> 00:39:14,360
I'm a very big fan
of grilled cheese,

1046
00:39:14,430 --> 00:39:15,660
and I think it could work.

1047
00:39:15,730 --> 00:39:18,500
I think he can carry
the business aspect of it.

1048
00:39:18,570 --> 00:39:21,000
Which is important too.

1049
00:39:21,070 --> 00:39:22,240
Do we have
enough burgers and wings?

1050
00:39:22,310 --> 00:39:24,010
Is there room for another one?

1051
00:39:24,070 --> 00:39:25,210
- Of course there is.
- Is it good enough?

1052
00:39:25,270 --> 00:39:26,310
Got a great work ethic.

1053
00:39:26,380 --> 00:39:27,580
He's a bit
of a proven performer.

1054
00:39:27,640 --> 00:39:29,540
But I just don't know
what's so special.

1055
00:39:29,610 --> 00:39:31,140
About his burger.
It was very good.

1056
00:39:31,210 --> 00:39:33,180
Burger concepts work.

1057
00:39:33,250 --> 00:39:35,320
I have a burger concept.
You know, people crave burge.

1058
00:39:37,950 --> 00:39:39,690
Well, I think
we probably have a decision.

1059
00:39:39,750 --> 00:39:41,920
To fill the final ten.

1060
00:39:41,990 --> 00:39:43,390
I'm confident.

1061
00:39:43,460 --> 00:39:45,460
- Yu.
- I think so.

1062
00:39:57,000 --> 00:39:59,910
Eric, Jason,

1063
00:39:59,970 --> 00:40:02,840
to my right
are the top nine finalists,

1064
00:40:02,910 --> 00:40:06,210
leaving only one spot left
in the top ten.

1065
00:40:06,280 --> 00:40:08,720
I'm feeling very confident
right now.

1066
00:40:08,780 --> 00:40:10,550
I came here
with one goal in mind.

1067
00:40:10,620 --> 00:40:11,820
I expect to win.

1068
00:40:11,890 --> 00:40:15,320
Going home after coming so far.

1069
00:40:15,390 --> 00:40:16,720
Would just be terrible.

1070
00:40:16,790 --> 00:40:18,630
And I mean,
this could be my last chance.

1071
00:40:18,690 --> 00:40:22,060
And I've got to make it happen.

1072
00:40:27,800 --> 00:40:30,440
Jason...

1073
00:40:30,500 --> 00:40:32,870
We will not be investing
in your restaurant.

1074
00:40:32,940 --> 00:40:35,540
Eric, you've made it
to the top ten.

1075
00:40:35,610 --> 00:40:37,380
Congratulations.

1076
00:40:37,440 --> 00:40:38,980
- Thank you.
- Sorry.

1077
00:40:39,050 --> 00:40:41,350
I think Bobby flay's
a little scared,

1078
00:40:41,410 --> 00:40:43,350
and he didn't want me
to hone in on his territory.

1079
00:40:43,420 --> 00:40:44,850
I've got no problem with that.

1080
00:40:44,920 --> 00:40:46,080
I'll open one up next to him.

1081
00:40:46,150 --> 00:40:48,050
Trust me.

1082
00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:50,260
I never expected to go home.

1083
00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:53,760
Before the top ten,
and now I'm turning my focus.

1084
00:40:53,830 --> 00:40:57,190
To the rest of the competition
almost immediately.

1085
00:40:57,260 --> 00:40:59,160
Congratulations, everybody.
You have all made it.

1086
00:40:59,230 --> 00:41:01,030
You are the top ten.

1087
00:41:01,100 --> 00:41:02,470
In just nine weeks,

1088
00:41:02,540 --> 00:41:04,240
one of you will be crowned
the winner.

1089
00:41:04,300 --> 00:41:05,910
And will open
the first three restaurants.

1090
00:41:05,970 --> 00:41:08,470
In a national chain in three.

1091
00:41:08,540 --> 00:41:10,740
Of the most coveted locations
across America.

1092
00:41:10,810 --> 00:41:14,510
Take a look around you.

1093
00:41:14,580 --> 00:41:17,250
[Exclamations]

1094
00:41:17,320 --> 00:41:20,020
- W3's, baby.
- Ow!

1095
00:41:20,090 --> 00:41:23,420
This is the closest
I've ever been to my dream.

1096
00:41:23,490 --> 00:41:25,520
Living the dream.
Living the dream.

1097
00:41:25,590 --> 00:41:27,990
It's
a very emotional experience.

1098
00:41:28,060 --> 00:41:30,900
All of the investors
feel like these are.

1099
00:41:30,960 --> 00:41:33,200
Very special restaurants, that
we're really a part of this.

1100
00:41:33,270 --> 00:41:34,800
Yeah, it's awesome, isn't it?

1101
00:41:34,870 --> 00:41:37,970
This is the good part.
I'm gonna cry.

1102
00:41:38,040 --> 00:41:40,500
We've got
ten solid restaurant ideas.

1103
00:41:40,570 --> 00:41:42,640
But I think it's gonna take
a whole lot of work.

1104
00:41:42,710 --> 00:41:43,910
And we're gonna see
this massive transformation.

1105
00:41:44,010 --> 00:41:45,910
From the day they meet us.

1106
00:41:45,980 --> 00:41:49,710
To the day
that a restaurant opens.

1107
00:41:49,710 --> 00:41:52,710
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