1 00:00:00,600 --> 00:00:02,135 He's gonna do that to me. 2 00:00:02,135 --> 00:00:04,237 I'm--anybody got a pillow I can sit on? 3 00:00:05,638 --> 00:00:07,307 He's usually a dick. 4 00:00:07,307 --> 00:00:09,442 [LAUGHS] 5 00:00:10,610 --> 00:00:12,278 NARRATOR: For over 30 years 6 00:00:12,278 --> 00:00:14,280 Jon Taffer has traveled the country 7 00:00:14,280 --> 00:00:18,251 saving hundreds of bars from failure and ruin. 8 00:00:18,251 --> 00:00:20,754 The past two years are unlike anything 9 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:22,255 I've seen in our industry 10 00:00:22,255 --> 00:00:24,391 but we're bouncing back. 11 00:00:24,391 --> 00:00:25,558 People are going out again 12 00:00:25,558 --> 00:00:27,794 and restaurants need to get ready. 13 00:00:27,794 --> 00:00:31,431 NARRATOR: Now, Jon is faced with a new set of problem. 14 00:00:31,431 --> 00:00:33,466 There are supply chain issues. 15 00:00:33,466 --> 00:00:36,136 Why are we out of this shit? 16 00:00:36,136 --> 00:00:37,337 Staffing shortages. 17 00:00:37,337 --> 00:00:38,738 Every week, we get a new staff. 18 00:00:38,738 --> 00:00:40,407 We have to crash course 'em. 19 00:00:40,407 --> 00:00:42,475 And consistent health concerns. 20 00:00:42,475 --> 00:00:44,177 This can't fail. 21 00:00:44,177 --> 00:00:45,612 It just can't. 22 00:00:45,612 --> 00:00:48,381 NARRATOR : So now, Jon is back out on the road 23 00:00:48,381 --> 00:00:52,485 and heading to Valrico, Florida to rescue J.F. Kicks. 24 00:00:52,485 --> 00:00:54,621 This is a new era for our country. 25 00:00:54,621 --> 00:00:58,858 So we need to raise the bar and rise to these challenges. 26 00:00:58,858 --> 00:01:02,695 NARRATOR: In 2019, contractor Johnny Spieldenner 27 00:01:02,695 --> 00:01:05,632 bought J.F. Kicks in Valrico, Florida. 28 00:01:05,632 --> 00:01:08,268 I got a phone call from the owners of J.F. Kicks 29 00:01:08,268 --> 00:01:09,803 and they asked me if I knew anyone 30 00:01:09,803 --> 00:01:11,271 who wanted to buy a restaurant. 31 00:01:11,271 --> 00:01:12,672 I wanted to get out of construction. 32 00:01:12,672 --> 00:01:14,841 I saw an opportunity and a good change 33 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:16,643 in trajectory for myself. 34 00:01:16,643 --> 00:01:18,678 NARRATOR: With help from his brother Jimmy, 35 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:22,215 J.F. Kicks was up and running and an instant success. 36 00:01:22,215 --> 00:01:23,483 So my brother Jimmy, 37 00:01:23,483 --> 00:01:25,251 he moved down to Florida to work for me. 38 00:01:25,251 --> 00:01:28,421 And so when I decided I was gonna buy the restaurant 39 00:01:28,421 --> 00:01:30,590 and Jimmy helped me out financially 40 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:32,325 and it was a big help, 41 00:01:32,325 --> 00:01:34,561 I wouldn't have done it without him. 42 00:01:34,561 --> 00:01:36,529 I saw a lot of upside buying the place. 43 00:01:36,529 --> 00:01:38,565 People loved it as a little local hangout. 44 00:01:38,565 --> 00:01:42,202 Uh, we had almost doubled the old owner's total sales. 45 00:01:42,202 --> 00:01:44,571 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 46 00:01:44,571 --> 00:01:46,940 NARRATOR: But not long after opening. 47 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:50,944 Jimmy tragically passed away. 48 00:01:50,944 --> 00:01:53,613 Him passing away is probably one of the hardest things 49 00:01:53,613 --> 00:01:56,316 I've ever dealt with. 50 00:01:56,316 --> 00:01:57,617 I mean, he was my best friend. 51 00:01:57,617 --> 00:01:59,519 So... 52 00:01:59,519 --> 00:02:02,889 Jimmy supported me in this in the beginning. 53 00:02:02,889 --> 00:02:08,628 And then I supported him through his cancer. 54 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:11,598 There's a connection between him and this restaurant, 55 00:02:11,598 --> 00:02:16,302 so I don't wanna see his efforts and my efforts go to waste. 56 00:02:18,738 --> 00:02:20,673 NARRATOR: After the loss of his brother, 57 00:02:20,673 --> 00:02:22,842 Johnny found himself short staffed 58 00:02:22,842 --> 00:02:25,478 and decided to enlist his son Tanner 59 00:02:25,478 --> 00:02:27,413 to help run the kitchen. 60 00:02:27,413 --> 00:02:28,948 There wasn't really anyone to teach me, 61 00:02:28,948 --> 00:02:31,451 I would ask a service staff how something looked going out 62 00:02:31,451 --> 00:02:33,219 and I would just guess how it was made. 63 00:02:33,219 --> 00:02:34,621 I don't have the experience 64 00:02:34,621 --> 00:02:37,357 but I'm just stepping up wherever I need to be. 65 00:02:37,357 --> 00:02:38,825 He's only 18 now 66 00:02:38,825 --> 00:02:41,461 and he's one of my most reliable guys in the kitchen. 67 00:02:41,461 --> 00:02:43,763 Tanner, how we doing down there? 68 00:02:43,763 --> 00:02:45,598 NARRATOR: But even after Tanner's help, 69 00:02:45,598 --> 00:02:49,402 Johnny is still working himself to the bone. 70 00:02:49,402 --> 00:02:51,938 From the beginning, Jimmy supported me in this. 71 00:02:51,938 --> 00:02:54,274 I am having a real difficult time without him. 72 00:02:54,274 --> 00:02:56,276 I'm losing money and I don't even know why. 73 00:02:56,276 --> 00:02:57,844 He's always in the kitchen. 74 00:02:57,844 --> 00:02:59,779 And I feel like a lot of times like the bar gets neglected. 75 00:02:59,779 --> 00:03:02,415 Because if he's back there, he doesn't have time 76 00:03:02,415 --> 00:03:03,783 to come out here. 77 00:03:03,783 --> 00:03:06,653 I'm the line cook. I'm a dishwasher. 78 00:03:06,653 --> 00:03:08,788 I'm the general manager. I wear every hat. 79 00:03:08,788 --> 00:03:10,890 In the first year, I kept inventory 80 00:03:10,890 --> 00:03:12,458 and I was able to watch 81 00:03:12,458 --> 00:03:13,893 a lot of the things that were going on 82 00:03:13,893 --> 00:03:15,595 and I think I had a better grasp of it 83 00:03:15,595 --> 00:03:17,697 but it's difficult without Jimmy. 84 00:03:17,697 --> 00:03:20,300 We all feel he spends too much time here. 85 00:03:20,300 --> 00:03:21,701 NARRATOR: But the stress of the bar 86 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:23,670 was taking a toll on his health. 87 00:03:23,670 --> 00:03:25,471 I had a stroke. 88 00:03:25,471 --> 00:03:26,739 I was standing in the office 89 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:29,375 and suddenly I lost vision in my left eye 90 00:03:29,375 --> 00:03:31,044 and I had to rush to the hospital. 91 00:03:31,044 --> 00:03:32,512 I was in there for three days. 92 00:03:32,512 --> 00:03:33,646 I think it's just from the stress 93 00:03:33,646 --> 00:03:35,381 of this place to be honest. 94 00:03:35,381 --> 00:03:37,584 I feel like this job stressed on him 95 00:03:37,584 --> 00:03:40,053 is definitely taking years off his life. 96 00:03:40,053 --> 00:03:43,590 I feel like I could lose him to this place. 97 00:03:43,590 --> 00:03:46,559 NARRATOR: And now the apple isn't falling far from the tree. 98 00:03:46,559 --> 00:03:49,696 I'm here every day because he's here every day. 99 00:03:49,696 --> 00:03:51,898 He feels pressured a lot by his dad. 100 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:53,666 He's just always tired. 101 00:03:53,666 --> 00:03:55,735 I'm pushing myself more and more 102 00:03:55,735 --> 00:03:58,304 but I need to be here for my dad 103 00:03:58,304 --> 00:03:59,739 because if I'm not here 104 00:03:59,739 --> 00:04:02,942 he really does have no one else who can help him. 105 00:04:02,942 --> 00:04:04,677 NARRATOR: So with his life on the line, 106 00:04:04,677 --> 00:04:07,580 and his son following in his self-destructive path, 107 00:04:07,580 --> 00:04:09,515 and the legacy of his brother at stake. 108 00:04:09,515 --> 00:04:12,418 I'm about $300,000 in debt 109 00:04:12,418 --> 00:04:13,753 and I don't understand how. 110 00:04:13,753 --> 00:04:16,322 I don't know how long he could really keep going 111 00:04:16,322 --> 00:04:17,890 at a hundred and ten percent like he is. 112 00:04:17,890 --> 00:04:19,425 NARRATOR: Johnny has made the decision 113 00:04:19,425 --> 00:04:20,893 to pull back the doors, 114 00:04:20,893 --> 00:04:23,062 bust open the books, and make a call for help, 115 00:04:23,062 --> 00:04:24,831 to Bar Rescue. 116 00:04:24,831 --> 00:04:27,000 At this pace if I keep doing what we're doing, 117 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:28,000 I feel like it could kill me. 118 00:04:40,878 --> 00:04:43,381 Well guys, thanks for being with me. 119 00:04:43,381 --> 00:04:44,415 -Thanks for having us. -Thank you. 120 00:04:46,951 --> 00:04:49,353 NARRATOR: For this rescue, Jon welcomes 121 00:04:49,353 --> 00:04:51,789 All Elite Wrestling stars Adam Cole. 122 00:04:51,789 --> 00:04:55,393 ALL: Adam Cole baby! 123 00:04:56,460 --> 00:04:57,795 NARRATOR: Britt Baker. 124 00:04:57,795 --> 00:05:00,664 ALL: DMD! 125 00:05:04,001 --> 00:05:06,804 NARRATOR: With backgrounds on the independent wrestling scene, 126 00:05:06,804 --> 00:05:08,639 Adam and Britt have traveled the globe 127 00:05:08,639 --> 00:05:10,708 performing for crowds of all sizes. 128 00:05:10,708 --> 00:05:12,743 [BELL RINGING] 129 00:05:12,743 --> 00:05:14,578 NARRATOR: Having visited establishments 130 00:05:14,578 --> 00:05:15,813 around the world, 131 00:05:15,813 --> 00:05:17,548 Adam and Britt are perfect 132 00:05:17,548 --> 00:05:20,918 for assessing any bar's quality and potential. 133 00:05:20,918 --> 00:05:22,953 So Adam, how long you've been wrestling? 134 00:05:22,953 --> 00:05:24,722 Nearly 14 years now. 135 00:05:24,722 --> 00:05:26,757 -Fourteen years. -Yeah. 136 00:05:26,757 --> 00:05:29,393 -And Britt, you too, how long? -Just six, almost six years. 137 00:05:29,393 --> 00:05:30,494 Almost six years. 138 00:05:30,494 --> 00:05:32,029 And you started wrestling in bars? 139 00:05:32,029 --> 00:05:33,431 Yes. 140 00:05:33,431 --> 00:05:34,865 Bingo halls, bars, you name it. Yeah. 141 00:05:34,865 --> 00:05:36,934 So, I mean, between the two of us, 142 00:05:36,934 --> 00:05:38,836 we've been to, I'd say hundreds of bars 143 00:05:38,836 --> 00:05:40,004 -all across the world. -Yes. 144 00:05:40,004 --> 00:05:41,505 Oh, we're bar people for sure. 145 00:05:41,505 --> 00:05:43,974 And done wrestling promos in bars and all? 146 00:05:43,974 --> 00:05:48,746 Well, there we are. J.F. Kicks. 147 00:05:48,746 --> 00:05:52,116 Now I'm told that stands for Just For Kicks. 148 00:05:52,116 --> 00:05:54,985 This bar is owned by a guy by the name of Johnny. 149 00:05:54,985 --> 00:05:56,353 Okay. 150 00:05:56,353 --> 00:05:58,422 Tanner, we got nacho chips cooked. 151 00:05:58,422 --> 00:06:01,058 Johnny bought this bar three years ago. 152 00:06:01,058 --> 00:06:03,928 And he's working seven days a week, 153 00:06:03,928 --> 00:06:08,466 literally, 18, 20 hours a day and he had a stroke. 154 00:06:08,466 --> 00:06:12,636 So he works with his son Tanner who's just 18 years old. 155 00:06:12,636 --> 00:06:14,405 -Oh, my God, 18? -Yeah. 156 00:06:14,405 --> 00:06:16,474 He can't make enough money to get a staff in here, 157 00:06:16,474 --> 00:06:18,542 so he's stuck working seven days a week, 158 00:06:18,542 --> 00:06:19,710 -twenty hours a day. -He is? 159 00:06:19,710 --> 00:06:20,778 -He is! -Oh, my God. 160 00:06:20,778 --> 00:06:23,514 After he had the stroke. 161 00:06:23,514 --> 00:06:26,550 So this is a really difficult situation. 162 00:06:26,550 --> 00:06:29,753 So they're not making money and we gotta figure out why. 163 00:06:29,753 --> 00:06:32,156 Take a look, so there's the kitchen. 164 00:06:32,156 --> 00:06:34,458 We got a Philly set, you got the both fries, 165 00:06:34,458 --> 00:06:36,126 we need a side onion ring, do you have that down? 166 00:06:36,126 --> 00:06:37,528 Not the cleanest 167 00:06:37,528 --> 00:06:38,629 but not the dirtiest I've ever seen. 168 00:06:38,629 --> 00:06:40,431 -Yeah. Yeah. -Swinging out! 169 00:06:40,431 --> 00:06:42,633 See there's Tanner working in the kitchen. 170 00:06:42,633 --> 00:06:44,435 -Okay. -They do everything themselves. 171 00:06:44,435 --> 00:06:46,537 So Tanner and his dad work in the kitchen literally 172 00:06:46,537 --> 00:06:49,740 -20 hours a day. -Oh, my God. 173 00:06:49,740 --> 00:06:51,742 There is Nikki, she's the floor manager. 174 00:06:51,742 --> 00:06:52,810 Okay. 175 00:06:52,810 --> 00:06:56,847 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 176 00:06:56,847 --> 00:06:59,450 There's Joel, he's one of our bartenders. 177 00:06:59,450 --> 00:07:00,985 -Blue cheese ranch? -Yeah. 178 00:07:00,985 --> 00:07:02,453 Cool beans. Let's get it on. 179 00:07:02,453 --> 00:07:06,156 There's Sam. She's another bartender. 180 00:07:06,156 --> 00:07:08,726 Here, another day, another dollar. 181 00:07:08,726 --> 00:07:09,927 -Okay. -And there is Crystal, 182 00:07:09,927 --> 00:07:12,129 she's a server. 183 00:07:12,129 --> 00:07:14,098 -Quesadilla? -Yup. 184 00:07:20,704 --> 00:07:22,506 Looks like he's confident from here. 185 00:07:22,506 --> 00:07:23,974 -Yeah. -Let's see how his pour is. 186 00:07:26,143 --> 00:07:27,912 Failed the pour. 187 00:07:29,013 --> 00:07:30,548 So, even he knew it he blew it. 188 00:07:30,548 --> 00:07:31,949 If you do a bad move in the ring, 189 00:07:31,949 --> 00:07:33,751 do you broadcast this to everybody? 190 00:07:33,751 --> 00:07:35,619 No! Fake it till you make it. 191 00:07:35,619 --> 00:07:37,688 So, he let the customer know that he blew it. 192 00:07:37,688 --> 00:07:39,657 -Yeah. -Yeah. 193 00:07:39,657 --> 00:07:41,859 Looks like he's making some kind of tequila sunrise 194 00:07:41,859 --> 00:07:43,694 or something, right? 195 00:07:43,694 --> 00:07:45,195 With the red on the bottom, looks like more like a sunset. 196 00:07:45,195 --> 00:07:46,864 Going out or doing something. 197 00:07:46,864 --> 00:07:47,865 So, do you think he can put his hands on those garnish? 198 00:07:47,865 --> 00:07:49,166 That's what I wanted to see, 199 00:07:49,166 --> 00:07:50,868 he's pushing down on the--on the-- 200 00:07:50,868 --> 00:07:52,970 Look at this. Look at this. No rubber gloves. 201 00:07:52,970 --> 00:07:55,205 What if he was sneezing a few minutes earlier? 202 00:07:55,205 --> 00:07:58,042 -Right. We don't know. -We don't know. 203 00:07:58,042 --> 00:08:01,045 So here's what I'm thinking, I'd love to send you guys in. 204 00:08:01,045 --> 00:08:03,180 I'd love you to order a little food. 205 00:08:03,180 --> 00:08:04,982 And then order couple specialty drinks. 206 00:08:04,982 --> 00:08:06,083 -Okay. -Okay. Yeah. 207 00:08:06,083 --> 00:08:08,018 That sounds like a plan. 208 00:08:08,018 --> 00:08:11,055 This place is not making money and we gotta figure out why. 209 00:08:11,055 --> 00:08:13,757 NARRATOR : Jon spies after J.F. Kicks, 210 00:08:13,757 --> 00:08:16,527 a large 4,000 square foot space 211 00:08:16,527 --> 00:08:18,529 with a cluttered U-shaped bar, 212 00:08:18,529 --> 00:08:20,030 high and low top seating, 213 00:08:20,030 --> 00:08:22,166 and a stage in the dining area. 214 00:08:22,166 --> 00:08:23,634 How are we doing guys and gals? 215 00:08:23,634 --> 00:08:26,570 -Welcome, welcome, welcome. -Thank you. 216 00:08:27,571 --> 00:08:29,006 No menus yet. 217 00:08:29,006 --> 00:08:30,574 Very cold environment, 218 00:08:30,574 --> 00:08:33,010 this place makes no sense at all. 219 00:08:33,010 --> 00:08:36,113 The bar is just filled with junk everywhere. 220 00:08:37,781 --> 00:08:40,184 Just disorganized. 221 00:08:40,184 --> 00:08:41,852 Have you guys been helped yet? 222 00:08:41,852 --> 00:08:43,220 -Not yet. -What can I get for you guys? 223 00:08:43,220 --> 00:08:44,622 Do you have mojitos? 224 00:08:44,622 --> 00:08:46,056 -I do not. -You don't know mojitos? Okay. 225 00:08:46,056 --> 00:08:48,192 -Sorry. -You go ahead first. 226 00:08:48,192 --> 00:08:50,060 -Can I do an old fashioned? -Old fashioned? 227 00:08:50,060 --> 00:08:53,097 What's--what is your most famous cocktail? 228 00:08:53,097 --> 00:08:54,632 I like our cranberry cloud. 229 00:08:54,632 --> 00:08:56,266 -Yeah. -Okay. Let's do that. 230 00:08:56,266 --> 00:08:58,569 No surprise to me they couldn't make the mojitos. 231 00:08:58,569 --> 00:09:01,472 Let's see how cranberry cloud comes out. 232 00:09:03,907 --> 00:09:06,010 Not a very good pour. 233 00:09:06,010 --> 00:09:08,278 She over poured. 234 00:09:08,278 --> 00:09:10,247 Old fashioned looks a little red to me. 235 00:09:10,247 --> 00:09:13,017 Hmm. 236 00:09:13,017 --> 00:09:15,953 -What is that? -Is that weird? 237 00:09:15,953 --> 00:09:18,088 Look at the color of that old fashioned. 238 00:09:20,991 --> 00:09:22,960 I don't love this drink at all. 239 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:25,562 [LAUGHS] 240 00:09:25,562 --> 00:09:26,697 The look on her face. 241 00:09:26,697 --> 00:09:28,232 I would never drink that. Okay. 242 00:09:28,232 --> 00:09:29,900 Let's see what we're gonna order. 243 00:09:29,900 --> 00:09:31,201 -Excuse me? -Ma'am? 244 00:09:31,201 --> 00:09:33,270 Do--are--the lobster rolls, have you had them? 245 00:09:33,270 --> 00:09:34,338 -I have. -Are they good? 246 00:09:34,338 --> 00:09:35,873 -I like 'em. -They're good? 247 00:09:35,873 --> 00:09:37,241 -It's different. -I should try it? 248 00:09:37,241 --> 00:09:38,742 I would. What do you like to eat, 249 00:09:38,742 --> 00:09:40,077 like, what are the some things you like, 250 00:09:40,077 --> 00:09:41,111 I mean, if you're looking at some seafood stuff, 251 00:09:41,111 --> 00:09:42,613 the crazy rolls are wild. 252 00:09:42,613 --> 00:09:43,914 -The what? -The crazy rolls. 253 00:09:43,914 --> 00:09:45,215 -The crazy rolls. Okay. -The very bottom. 254 00:09:45,215 --> 00:09:47,351 So it's basically the lobster filling. 255 00:09:47,351 --> 00:09:48,886 With a little bit of a twist too, 256 00:09:48,886 --> 00:09:50,220 so we have like shrimp and fish inside of it. 257 00:09:50,220 --> 00:09:52,623 And it's put into an egg roll, deep fried. 258 00:09:52,623 --> 00:09:55,125 That's what--I'm gonna do that and the lobster roll. 259 00:09:55,125 --> 00:09:57,327 I gotta hand it to him, he is selling the menu, 260 00:09:57,327 --> 00:09:59,263 he knows the menu, he's recommending items, 261 00:09:59,263 --> 00:10:00,964 he's being enthusiastic, 262 00:10:00,964 --> 00:10:03,734 that was pretty professional, I must say. 263 00:10:03,734 --> 00:10:05,869 Lobster rolls and a French dip. 264 00:10:05,869 --> 00:10:07,971 Nice to see Tanner putting some gloves on. 265 00:10:13,977 --> 00:10:15,612 Lobster roll. 266 00:10:18,148 --> 00:10:20,050 Look at Johnny go, this guy can cook. 267 00:10:22,953 --> 00:10:24,688 Big order, small order. 268 00:10:24,688 --> 00:10:26,824 That's small. I got it. It's a pretzel by itself. 269 00:10:26,824 --> 00:10:28,325 Heard. 270 00:10:28,325 --> 00:10:29,860 I gotta tell you Johnny is moving back there, 271 00:10:29,860 --> 00:10:32,029 he could cook, he seems organized. 272 00:10:32,029 --> 00:10:33,997 The freaking guy is a good cook. 273 00:10:33,997 --> 00:10:36,066 Why does he do everything himself? 274 00:10:36,066 --> 00:10:37,935 Why can't he get somebody back there? 275 00:10:37,935 --> 00:10:39,570 He clearly can train 'em. 276 00:10:43,807 --> 00:10:45,809 See, look at him go. 277 00:10:45,809 --> 00:10:48,345 No wonder why this guy gave himself a stroke a year ago. 278 00:10:48,345 --> 00:10:49,780 All righty, guys. 279 00:10:49,780 --> 00:10:51,115 I'm gonna slide it in between all that-- 280 00:10:51,115 --> 00:10:52,683 Ooh, what is-- the buffalo chicken-- 281 00:10:52,683 --> 00:10:54,184 This is gonna be your buffalo chicken dip. 282 00:10:54,184 --> 00:10:56,153 -Okay. -Food is out already. 283 00:10:56,153 --> 00:10:57,421 He's giving them napkins. 284 00:10:57,421 --> 00:10:59,323 He's giving them plates. 285 00:10:59,323 --> 00:11:00,624 Proper service. 286 00:11:01,425 --> 00:11:02,693 Yeah. 287 00:11:04,027 --> 00:11:06,230 So that is cream cheese. 288 00:11:06,230 --> 00:11:07,664 Is it? 289 00:11:07,664 --> 00:11:10,100 That is all cream cheese right there. 290 00:11:10,100 --> 00:11:12,136 I got a lobster roll and then a French dip as well. 291 00:11:12,136 --> 00:11:13,871 Oh, wow! It's all coming out. Okay. Okay. 292 00:11:13,871 --> 00:11:15,172 I am French dip. Thank you. 293 00:11:15,172 --> 00:11:16,774 There's that for you guys. You're welcome. 294 00:11:16,774 --> 00:11:18,408 Can I get you all anything else? 295 00:11:18,408 --> 00:11:19,943 No, we're great. We have so much food. 296 00:11:19,943 --> 00:11:21,745 -We're good? -Look at this. 297 00:11:21,745 --> 00:11:23,113 Yeah. 298 00:11:23,113 --> 00:11:27,017 This is a half a cup of cream cheese on my plate. 299 00:11:27,017 --> 00:11:30,988 Here, they're raving about this, so we gotta try this. 300 00:11:30,988 --> 00:11:33,290 Okay. Here we come, the moment of truth with the crazy roll. 301 00:11:33,290 --> 00:11:35,759 Here we go. 302 00:11:35,759 --> 00:11:36,894 Hmm. 303 00:11:40,264 --> 00:11:42,766 -That's really good. -That's really... 304 00:11:42,766 --> 00:11:43,901 Excellent. 305 00:11:43,901 --> 00:11:46,036 So they're doing some things right. 306 00:11:46,036 --> 00:11:47,838 They don't seem to be doing anything 307 00:11:47,838 --> 00:11:49,406 so terribly wrong. 308 00:11:49,406 --> 00:11:52,876 But this place is killing Johnny. 309 00:11:52,876 --> 00:11:56,780 Look at this, now Johnny is doing inventory. 310 00:11:56,780 --> 00:11:59,483 So he's cooking food, now he's doing the inventory. 311 00:11:59,483 --> 00:12:01,485 Why does he do everything himself? 312 00:12:01,485 --> 00:12:02,920 That worries me. 313 00:12:02,920 --> 00:12:04,922 I gotta have a serious talk with Johnny, 314 00:12:04,922 --> 00:12:08,091 Johnny needs to learn how to run it rather than do it. 315 00:12:08,091 --> 00:12:10,861 He's gonna kill himself in this place 316 00:12:10,861 --> 00:12:13,163 rather than have the place better his life, 317 00:12:13,163 --> 00:12:14,865 he's making it worst. 318 00:12:14,865 --> 00:12:17,234 I'm gonna go in, I wanna see how that food looks myself 319 00:12:17,234 --> 00:12:18,969 and then I wanna talk to Johnny. 320 00:12:18,969 --> 00:12:21,338 [TENSE MUSIC] 321 00:12:27,110 --> 00:12:30,147 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 322 00:12:37,454 --> 00:12:39,690 Jon Taffer just walked in. 323 00:12:45,604 --> 00:12:49,641 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 324 00:12:56,648 --> 00:12:58,884 Well, all right. 325 00:12:58,884 --> 00:13:01,687 So Jon came in and I didn't know what to expect. 326 00:13:01,687 --> 00:13:03,989 I see the man and I--I'm--like, 327 00:13:03,989 --> 00:13:06,258 I--I'm prepared for Jon to come in 328 00:13:06,258 --> 00:13:08,961 and just, you know, punch us into shape. 329 00:13:08,961 --> 00:13:10,262 And how was your lobster roll? 330 00:13:10,262 --> 00:13:11,964 It had so much mayo in it. 331 00:13:11,964 --> 00:13:14,133 I ordered a lobster roll, not a mayo roll. 332 00:13:14,133 --> 00:13:16,635 If there was lobster in it, I don't know where it was. 333 00:13:16,635 --> 00:13:17,736 I mean the lobster roll 334 00:13:17,736 --> 00:13:19,104 should have some chunks of lobster. 335 00:13:19,104 --> 00:13:20,339 -Yeah. Yeah. -Yeah, listen, 336 00:13:20,339 --> 00:13:21,707 you guys were terrific, thanks very much. 337 00:13:21,707 --> 00:13:23,075 -Thank you. -I gotta go to work, okay? 338 00:13:23,075 --> 00:13:24,209 -Thank you very much. -Of course. 339 00:13:24,209 --> 00:13:26,311 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 340 00:13:26,311 --> 00:13:29,281 So, the actual design off of garlic parm on that. 341 00:13:30,282 --> 00:13:32,217 Gentlemen, hello? 342 00:13:32,217 --> 00:13:33,886 Mr. Taffer, how you doing, sir? 343 00:13:33,886 --> 00:13:35,921 Good. Tanner, how are you? 344 00:13:35,921 --> 00:13:37,222 Good. How are you, sir? 345 00:13:37,222 --> 00:13:39,057 -Johnny? Nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you. 346 00:13:39,057 --> 00:13:40,159 You're running your ass off back here. 347 00:13:40,159 --> 00:13:41,760 A little bit. 348 00:13:41,760 --> 00:13:43,095 No, I'm watching you move around in this kitchen, 349 00:13:43,095 --> 00:13:44,930 you got the moves, you got eight, ten plates 350 00:13:44,930 --> 00:13:46,999 going at the same time, you're not burning, 351 00:13:46,999 --> 00:13:49,034 you're not frying, I mean things are coming out, 352 00:13:49,034 --> 00:13:50,769 -you can cook. -Thank you. 353 00:13:50,769 --> 00:13:52,004 So you wanna go out front, let's talk for a couple minutes? 354 00:13:52,004 --> 00:13:53,672 -Sure, you got it. -Great. Let's do it. 355 00:13:55,073 --> 00:13:58,777 You know, I heard your story. 356 00:13:58,777 --> 00:13:59,978 How far in debt are you? 357 00:13:59,978 --> 00:14:02,047 I mean, right now it's 300,000. 358 00:14:02,047 --> 00:14:03,615 Wow. 359 00:14:03,615 --> 00:14:04,783 And that's your boy Tanner? 360 00:14:04,783 --> 00:14:06,385 -It is. Yeah. -Good kid? 361 00:14:06,385 --> 00:14:07,920 He's the best kid. Yeah. 362 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:09,321 So he's here helping you? 363 00:14:09,321 --> 00:14:12,724 He is been a Godsend here in the last six months. 364 00:14:12,724 --> 00:14:15,227 He's the only one really that cares about how things go. 365 00:14:15,227 --> 00:14:17,796 So you got into this business to make your life better? 366 00:14:17,796 --> 00:14:19,865 -I did. I did. -And just made your life worst? 367 00:14:19,865 --> 00:14:21,967 You know, I didn't intend on, you know, being a line cook. 368 00:14:21,967 --> 00:14:23,969 What's your biggest fear? It's gonna kill you? 369 00:14:23,969 --> 00:14:25,637 Yeah. I mean that's gotta be number one. 370 00:14:25,637 --> 00:14:27,239 I just watched my brother pass away 371 00:14:27,239 --> 00:14:29,675 and that's, you know, that's a hard thing. 372 00:14:29,675 --> 00:14:31,143 -And I, I-- -Older or younger? 373 00:14:31,143 --> 00:14:32,244 -He was younger. -Younger brother? 374 00:14:32,244 --> 00:14:34,379 -He's 40--41. -That got you? 375 00:14:34,379 --> 00:14:36,215 It kills you, he's got a little daughter 376 00:14:36,215 --> 00:14:38,784 and I've got my kids and if something happened to me, 377 00:14:38,784 --> 00:14:41,119 what happens to them, you know? 378 00:14:41,119 --> 00:14:42,688 So listen buddy, I wanna dig you out. 379 00:14:42,688 --> 00:14:43,889 -Thanks. -Okay? 380 00:14:43,889 --> 00:14:45,390 -I appreciate it. -I'm here to help you. 381 00:14:45,390 --> 00:14:48,026 I got to think about why this place is not making money. 382 00:14:48,026 --> 00:14:49,962 Johnny is trying. 383 00:14:49,962 --> 00:14:52,264 He's not ignoring his business, he's working like crazy, 384 00:14:52,264 --> 00:14:54,032 his food is very mediocre, 385 00:14:54,032 --> 00:14:56,368 nothing great but he's trying. 386 00:14:56,368 --> 00:14:58,804 He's $300,000 in debt 387 00:14:58,804 --> 00:15:01,306 and he's scared he's gonna die from this bar. 388 00:15:01,306 --> 00:15:04,042 I've got to get Johnny out of this kitchen, 389 00:15:04,042 --> 00:15:05,878 I've gotta get him running this bar 390 00:15:05,878 --> 00:15:07,446 and I've gotta get him out of debt. 391 00:15:07,446 --> 00:15:09,848 And set him up for a long life. 392 00:15:09,848 --> 00:15:11,016 -So see you tomorrow. -Thank you. 393 00:15:11,016 --> 00:15:12,084 See you tomorrow, sir. 394 00:15:12,084 --> 00:15:14,152 [TENSE MUSIC] 395 00:15:19,858 --> 00:15:21,693 [UPBEAT MUSIC] 396 00:15:29,201 --> 00:15:31,904 Tonight, like, if we can work like as a cohesive team-- 397 00:15:31,904 --> 00:15:33,839 I think we should just all work together tonight to be honest. 398 00:15:33,839 --> 00:15:35,474 I mean, you know, you see something 399 00:15:35,474 --> 00:15:37,175 that's not happening over here, you guys come out, 400 00:15:37,175 --> 00:15:38,243 we see something that's happening over here, 401 00:15:38,243 --> 00:15:39,378 we come and get that. 402 00:15:39,378 --> 00:15:40,946 Yesterday I was a little nervous 403 00:15:40,946 --> 00:15:42,347 but now that I see what's happening 404 00:15:42,347 --> 00:15:44,016 and how things are going, 405 00:15:44,016 --> 00:15:45,450 I feel a little bit better about it to be honest. 406 00:15:45,450 --> 00:15:47,152 What do you think your response is gonna be 407 00:15:47,152 --> 00:15:49,988 if Jon Taffer comes in and lays into you? 408 00:15:49,988 --> 00:15:52,190 You--I do hold my ground but, I mean, 409 00:15:52,190 --> 00:15:54,826 he's [BLEEP] Jon Taffer guys, I mean let's be real. 410 00:15:54,826 --> 00:15:57,129 I think the only hard thing to hear it would be that, 411 00:15:57,129 --> 00:15:58,497 like, you're a bad manager 412 00:15:58,497 --> 00:16:00,432 because I have put a lot of my heart 413 00:16:00,432 --> 00:16:04,036 and soul on this place and time, and money. 414 00:16:04,036 --> 00:16:06,405 And so, that's one thing that kind of makes me nervous. 415 00:16:06,405 --> 00:16:08,907 -Hello! -ALL: Hello! Hello! 416 00:16:08,907 --> 00:16:10,909 -How's everybody? -ALL: Good! How are you? 417 00:16:10,909 --> 00:16:12,377 Great. You guys wanna talk a little bit? 418 00:16:12,377 --> 00:16:15,013 -ALL: Yeah. -Come on over, let's do it. 419 00:16:15,013 --> 00:16:18,116 As far as bar rescues go, you had an easy night. 420 00:16:18,116 --> 00:16:19,351 We did. 421 00:16:19,351 --> 00:16:22,754 You know, this is a difficult situation, 422 00:16:22,754 --> 00:16:25,023 when you have an owner who's a good guy, 423 00:16:25,023 --> 00:16:26,491 who's working seven days a week, 424 00:16:26,491 --> 00:16:28,226 a hundred hours a week, 425 00:16:28,226 --> 00:16:30,228 had a medical issue a year ago. 426 00:16:30,228 --> 00:16:31,830 -Uh-hmm. -Right? 427 00:16:31,830 --> 00:16:34,132 This guy is working this level, what's gonna happen? 428 00:16:34,132 --> 00:16:35,500 He's not gonna get healthy, is he? 429 00:16:35,500 --> 00:16:37,336 -Nope. -So I need you guys 430 00:16:37,336 --> 00:16:38,770 to step up with me now 431 00:16:38,770 --> 00:16:40,238 and let's fight for him this week, okay? 432 00:16:40,238 --> 00:16:41,773 -Got you. -Okay. 433 00:16:41,773 --> 00:16:42,975 Nikki, how long you've been here? 434 00:16:42,975 --> 00:16:44,276 Almost seven years. 435 00:16:44,276 --> 00:16:46,211 I noticed in between cooking last night, 436 00:16:46,211 --> 00:16:47,946 you were doing liquor inventory, 437 00:16:47,946 --> 00:16:50,015 why isn't she doing the liquor inventory? 438 00:16:50,015 --> 00:16:51,249 She's got a lot on her plate. 439 00:16:51,249 --> 00:16:52,985 She is a fulltime server as well. 440 00:16:52,985 --> 00:16:54,987 So I feel like I would be spreading her 441 00:16:54,987 --> 00:16:56,154 a little too thin. 442 00:16:56,154 --> 00:16:57,990 So instead you do it to yourself? 443 00:16:57,990 --> 00:16:59,992 That's what I do. Yeah. 444 00:16:59,992 --> 00:17:01,360 How's that working? 445 00:17:01,360 --> 00:17:02,527 It's not working well. 446 00:17:02,527 --> 00:17:04,997 Does your dad not give responsibility, 447 00:17:04,997 --> 00:17:06,498 is he bad at delegating Tanner? 448 00:17:06,498 --> 00:17:08,433 And you gotta be straight with me to help him, right? 449 00:17:08,433 --> 00:17:10,335 Yeah, he does everything himself 450 00:17:10,335 --> 00:17:13,205 because he just usually feels like he can do it faster 451 00:17:13,205 --> 00:17:15,140 -and better than anyone else. -Yeah. 452 00:17:15,140 --> 00:17:16,575 But then a hundred hours a week, 453 00:17:16,575 --> 00:17:18,310 does he do it any faster and better than anybody else? 454 00:17:19,277 --> 00:17:20,946 No. 455 00:17:20,946 --> 00:17:22,514 Okay, guys. We got a lot of work to do. 456 00:17:22,514 --> 00:17:25,517 So I got two great experts to come work with me here today. 457 00:17:25,517 --> 00:17:27,319 Guys, are you ready to come in? 458 00:17:27,319 --> 00:17:28,453 There they are. 459 00:17:28,453 --> 00:17:30,455 -How you doing, Jon? -Derrick Turner. 460 00:17:30,455 --> 00:17:33,392 NARRATOR: For the bar, Jon brings in Derrick Turner. 461 00:17:33,392 --> 00:17:35,527 A mixologist from New York City. 462 00:17:35,527 --> 00:17:38,964 He's named the top 10 bartender by Timeout Magazine. 463 00:17:38,964 --> 00:17:41,500 Derrick has worked with both craft spirit brands 464 00:17:41,500 --> 00:17:44,102 and major breweries across the country. 465 00:17:44,102 --> 00:17:45,537 Derrick is a great mixologist. 466 00:17:45,537 --> 00:17:48,040 We're gonna work on a great signature 467 00:17:48,040 --> 00:17:49,975 cocktail program for you. 468 00:17:49,975 --> 00:17:52,577 And Chef Mike Ferraro. 469 00:17:52,577 --> 00:17:54,946 NARRATOR: For the kitchen, Jon brings in 470 00:17:54,946 --> 00:17:56,948 Chef Michael Ferraro. 471 00:17:56,948 --> 00:17:59,551 With his Italian roots and decades of experience 472 00:17:59,551 --> 00:18:01,153 in some of the finest restaurants 473 00:18:01,153 --> 00:18:02,354 in New York City. 474 00:18:02,354 --> 00:18:04,056 Chef Ferraro has cultivated menus 475 00:18:04,056 --> 00:18:05,524 at high end establishments 476 00:18:05,524 --> 00:18:07,559 as well as local neighborhood restaurants 477 00:18:07,559 --> 00:18:09,094 across the country. 478 00:18:09,094 --> 00:18:11,229 Cocktails have to be profitable, correct? 479 00:18:11,229 --> 00:18:13,432 -Oh, absolutely. -Should be the most profitable 480 00:18:13,432 --> 00:18:15,133 part of the business, you agree Johnny? 481 00:18:15,133 --> 00:18:17,569 -For sure. -I wanna show you something. 482 00:18:17,569 --> 00:18:20,238 This is Partender. 483 00:18:20,238 --> 00:18:22,140 The way Partender works is they come in, 484 00:18:22,140 --> 00:18:24,376 they weigh every liquor bottle in the bar 485 00:18:24,376 --> 00:18:28,046 then we come back in and we weigh the bottles again. 486 00:18:28,046 --> 00:18:30,482 Then we compare what was consumed 487 00:18:30,482 --> 00:18:31,950 to what was sold. 488 00:18:31,950 --> 00:18:33,218 -Makes sense? -Uh-hmm. 489 00:18:33,218 --> 00:18:35,120 So over those several days, 490 00:18:35,120 --> 00:18:40,158 we poured 7,416 ounce worth of liquor, 491 00:18:40,158 --> 00:18:43,562 we sold $5,647. 492 00:18:43,562 --> 00:18:46,064 -Oh, my God. -In retail value. 493 00:18:46,064 --> 00:18:48,433 -I want you to see this number. -Yes. 494 00:18:48,433 --> 00:18:50,469 Johnny, I want you to read to me 495 00:18:50,469 --> 00:18:52,537 the number that that is every year? 496 00:18:52,537 --> 00:18:56,108 That's $322,843. 497 00:18:57,642 --> 00:18:59,344 Yeah. There's your debt. 498 00:18:59,344 --> 00:19:02,214 And it's leaking at the bar, 499 00:19:02,214 --> 00:19:05,317 $300,000 loss over the year. 500 00:19:05,317 --> 00:19:06,952 When I was looking at those numbers 501 00:19:06,952 --> 00:19:10,055 for the bar leak, I almost started tearing up. 502 00:19:10,055 --> 00:19:11,123 I looked at my dad 503 00:19:11,123 --> 00:19:12,991 and his face is just utter shock. 504 00:19:12,991 --> 00:19:16,128 I can't help but feel how he does in that moment 505 00:19:16,128 --> 00:19:18,163 just seeing that much loss 506 00:19:18,163 --> 00:19:20,132 and what could've been ours. 507 00:19:20,132 --> 00:19:21,633 We wouldn't have to worry about 508 00:19:21,633 --> 00:19:23,401 losing the house or anything. 509 00:19:23,401 --> 00:19:26,138 One thing and that would've cleared our debt in one year. 510 00:19:26,138 --> 00:19:28,073 Maybe he wouldn't have gotten sick a year ago 511 00:19:28,073 --> 00:19:30,075 because that debt might have gotten you sick. 512 00:19:30,075 --> 00:19:32,144 -I feel sick right now. -Bet you do. 513 00:19:32,144 --> 00:19:34,613 So while you're in the kitchen cooking, 514 00:19:34,613 --> 00:19:36,214 this is what's happening out here. 515 00:19:36,214 --> 00:19:38,517 This is why I need to get you out on the floor. 516 00:19:38,517 --> 00:19:40,485 And this is on you, 517 00:19:40,485 --> 00:19:43,054 because these transactions happened under your eye. 518 00:19:43,054 --> 00:19:44,589 -Yes, sir. -So either the over pouring, 519 00:19:44,589 --> 00:19:46,358 the quick cash not hitting the drawer, 520 00:19:46,358 --> 00:19:49,127 whatever it is, it's happening under your eye. 521 00:19:49,127 --> 00:19:51,463 So I'm gonna say it straight out. 522 00:19:51,463 --> 00:19:53,732 You might say she's qualified and she earned it, 523 00:19:53,732 --> 00:19:55,167 I don't see it. 524 00:19:55,167 --> 00:19:56,701 I see a completely ineffective manager, 525 00:19:56,701 --> 00:19:58,270 if you are my manager, 526 00:19:58,270 --> 00:19:59,504 you'd have one foot out the door. 527 00:20:03,636 --> 00:20:04,904 in the way the physical room looks 528 00:20:04,904 --> 00:20:06,740 and the way the room operates. 529 00:20:06,740 --> 00:20:09,509 I'm being straight with you, if you are my manager, 530 00:20:09,509 --> 00:20:10,977 you'd have one foot out the door. 531 00:20:10,977 --> 00:20:13,513 So prove me wrong the next two days, 532 00:20:13,513 --> 00:20:14,914 show me you can do this. 533 00:20:14,914 --> 00:20:17,784 I almost got my feelings hurt 534 00:20:17,784 --> 00:20:20,520 but I know what he said was probably true 535 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:24,858 and I have probably overlooked things 536 00:20:24,858 --> 00:20:27,761 that are way overdue. 537 00:20:27,761 --> 00:20:29,829 So what I'd like to do, Tanner and Johnny, 538 00:20:29,829 --> 00:20:32,532 I'd like you guys to go back in the kitchen with chef. 539 00:20:32,532 --> 00:20:36,202 Derrick, I'd like Joel and Sam to go behind the bar with you. 540 00:20:36,202 --> 00:20:37,904 Nick, you go with him too. 541 00:20:37,904 --> 00:20:40,607 Okay. Are we ready to do it? Let's do it. Follow them guys. 542 00:20:40,607 --> 00:20:43,676 [DRAMATIC MUSIC] 543 00:20:45,211 --> 00:20:47,547 -What is up, guys? -Hey, what's up? 544 00:20:47,547 --> 00:20:49,182 -How we feelin'? -Good. 545 00:20:49,182 --> 00:20:50,984 -Feeling good. -Feeling good? 546 00:20:50,984 --> 00:20:52,952 Jon has invited me out to J.F. Kicks 547 00:20:52,952 --> 00:20:54,921 to see what these bartenders are about. 548 00:20:54,921 --> 00:20:57,023 From what I heard, there's a real big problem 549 00:20:57,023 --> 00:20:58,825 with over pouring, so I'm looking to see 550 00:20:58,825 --> 00:21:00,226 if they have technique down, 551 00:21:00,226 --> 00:21:02,061 to see if they know how to use pour spouts. 552 00:21:02,061 --> 00:21:04,130 And I'm interested to see what their skill level is. 553 00:21:04,130 --> 00:21:05,865 This is one of my favorite. 554 00:21:05,865 --> 00:21:08,001 It's called the Rummer Up. 555 00:21:08,001 --> 00:21:09,569 It's a rift on the Rum Runner. 556 00:21:09,569 --> 00:21:11,070 It's simple and delicious. 557 00:21:11,070 --> 00:21:12,839 And it's very easy to mix, 558 00:21:12,839 --> 00:21:14,774 so it would help out over pouring. 559 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:18,111 So we're gonna start off with a half-ounce of grenadine. 560 00:21:18,111 --> 00:21:19,779 A half-ounce of lime. 561 00:21:19,779 --> 00:21:21,881 A half-ounce of maraschino liqueur. 562 00:21:21,881 --> 00:21:23,950 Two ounces of dark rum. 563 00:21:23,950 --> 00:21:25,852 You can already see the variation of color, 564 00:21:25,852 --> 00:21:28,254 it's bright, it's vibrant, it looks nice. 565 00:21:28,254 --> 00:21:30,590 Seal steel, over the shoulder, 566 00:21:32,592 --> 00:21:34,794 cold crush, ice this up. 567 00:21:36,095 --> 00:21:37,330 A little bit of soda water. 568 00:21:37,330 --> 00:21:39,098 Oh, it looks so good. 569 00:21:39,098 --> 00:21:40,900 A little bit of aromatic finish on top 570 00:21:40,900 --> 00:21:43,770 with a nice flag of cherry and lime. 571 00:21:43,770 --> 00:21:47,340 And that ladies and gentlemen, is the Rummer Up. 572 00:21:47,340 --> 00:21:50,677 Getting to expand my knowledge more 573 00:21:50,677 --> 00:21:52,812 behind the bar and understanding more of it 574 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:54,981 than just your normal rum and coke, 575 00:21:54,981 --> 00:21:56,149 it just--it amazes me. 576 00:21:56,149 --> 00:21:58,051 -So one, two, one, two. -One, two. 577 00:21:58,051 --> 00:21:59,919 I didn't think that the bar needed help before this, 578 00:21:59,919 --> 00:22:01,321 and now that I see it, and I see numbers, 579 00:22:01,321 --> 00:22:04,891 and I see proper training, uh, I'm, like, wow. 580 00:22:04,891 --> 00:22:06,292 Definitely blown away by it. 581 00:22:06,292 --> 00:22:08,595 All right, guys. We got this, right? 582 00:22:08,595 --> 00:22:09,996 We're gonna remember these cocktails. 583 00:22:09,996 --> 00:22:11,331 We're gonna get these counts down. 584 00:22:11,331 --> 00:22:12,699 -Yes. -We're gonna communicate. 585 00:22:12,699 --> 00:22:14,200 -We're gonna be a team, right? -Yeah. 586 00:22:14,200 --> 00:22:15,869 All right. So let's get ready for stress test 587 00:22:15,869 --> 00:22:17,704 and let's rock and roll, man. 588 00:22:17,704 --> 00:22:20,240 -Let's go. -Let's do it. 589 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:22,041 So Jon has brought me into J.F. Kicks 590 00:22:22,041 --> 00:22:23,776 to check out what's going on in the kitchen. 591 00:22:23,776 --> 00:22:26,813 Apparently, the owner, Johnny, is stuck behind the line, 592 00:22:26,813 --> 00:22:29,048 and I'm here to help him get out of there 593 00:22:29,048 --> 00:22:32,118 and get his son Tanner, ready to take over. 594 00:22:32,118 --> 00:22:33,620 Gentlemen, how are you? 595 00:22:33,620 --> 00:22:34,921 -Doing good. -All right. 596 00:22:34,921 --> 00:22:36,289 -You're Patrick? -Yes, sir. 597 00:22:36,289 --> 00:22:37,891 Michael, nice to meet you. 598 00:22:37,891 --> 00:22:39,325 So, Tanner? 599 00:22:39,325 --> 00:22:41,060 The goal is here is to get your father 600 00:22:41,060 --> 00:22:42,829 -out of the kitchen, right? -Yup. 601 00:22:42,829 --> 00:22:46,065 So, very important, Tanner, that we teach you 602 00:22:46,065 --> 00:22:47,767 how to run the kitchen, 603 00:22:47,767 --> 00:22:50,069 and to be as efficient as possible, right? 604 00:22:50,069 --> 00:22:51,738 While raising the standard. 605 00:22:51,738 --> 00:22:52,939 -Yeah. -All right? 606 00:22:52,939 --> 00:22:54,974 So I'm gonna show you a new dish today. 607 00:22:54,974 --> 00:22:57,143 So the goal going into the kitchen today, 608 00:22:57,143 --> 00:22:58,912 a few things from scratch 609 00:22:58,912 --> 00:23:01,881 make them more elevated but with less work. 610 00:23:01,881 --> 00:23:04,651 So we are gonna make a crispy chicken sandwich. 611 00:23:04,651 --> 00:23:07,287 Here, I have a chicken breast marinated in buttermilk 612 00:23:07,287 --> 00:23:09,055 with some seasoning. Dredge. 613 00:23:09,055 --> 00:23:11,124 Okay? Just season the flour. 614 00:23:11,124 --> 00:23:13,092 We're gonna shake off the excess. 615 00:23:13,092 --> 00:23:15,728 When you put the chicken in, go away from you, right, 616 00:23:15,728 --> 00:23:17,063 so you don't get any splash. 617 00:23:17,063 --> 00:23:18,665 Five minutes. 618 00:23:18,665 --> 00:23:20,300 A little bit of butter on the grille, 619 00:23:20,300 --> 00:23:22,335 toast the buns. 620 00:23:22,335 --> 00:23:25,405 So the slaw, shredded red cabbage, 621 00:23:25,405 --> 00:23:29,042 a little bit of carrot, a very simple vinaigrette. 622 00:23:29,042 --> 00:23:30,877 Pepper jack cheese, 623 00:23:30,877 --> 00:23:32,345 pop that underneath the boiler. 624 00:23:32,345 --> 00:23:33,913 [timer pings] 625 00:23:33,913 --> 00:23:35,882 Cheese melted on both sides. 626 00:23:35,882 --> 00:23:37,450 So look at that beautiful 627 00:23:37,450 --> 00:23:39,319 -crispy chicken breast, right? -Uh-hmm. 628 00:23:39,319 --> 00:23:42,021 On the bottom there, tomato, 629 00:23:42,021 --> 00:23:45,024 some of that slaw, Old Bay aioli. 630 00:23:45,024 --> 00:23:47,894 -That's a big, thick sandwich. -Oh, yeah. 631 00:23:47,894 --> 00:23:50,029 That's a showstopper for a sandwich right there. 632 00:23:50,029 --> 00:23:52,398 A lot better than the frozen bought stuff, right? 633 00:23:52,398 --> 00:23:54,434 -For sure. -Comes together very quickly. 634 00:23:54,434 --> 00:23:57,103 All right, gentlemen. Let's get ready for stress test. 635 00:23:57,103 --> 00:23:58,705 -See you in a little bit. -See you in a little bit. 636 00:23:58,705 --> 00:24:01,407 -Thank you, sir. -Thank you. 637 00:24:01,407 --> 00:24:02,942 Johnny, you wanna put them together? 638 00:24:02,942 --> 00:24:04,243 -Yeah. You guys ready? -We just need you all 639 00:24:04,243 --> 00:24:05,745 -for a minute. -Let's go. 640 00:24:05,745 --> 00:24:07,947 I am stressing to the max right now. 641 00:24:07,947 --> 00:24:09,349 A big part is Johnny. 642 00:24:09,349 --> 00:24:11,184 Without Johnny, I wouldn't be here. 643 00:24:11,184 --> 00:24:13,419 So, tonight, it's important because I wanna make sure 644 00:24:13,419 --> 00:24:17,023 that he has two bartenders that know what they're doing. 645 00:24:17,023 --> 00:24:18,358 What do you think, Johnny? 646 00:24:18,358 --> 00:24:20,994 I think I'm nervous here tonight, to be honest. 647 00:24:20,994 --> 00:24:22,428 I realized here last minute 648 00:24:22,428 --> 00:24:24,063 that I don't know what the hell I'm gonna do. 649 00:24:24,063 --> 00:24:26,966 So you'd be checking production behind the bar, right? 650 00:24:26,966 --> 00:24:28,501 You'd be looping through the kitchen, 651 00:24:28,501 --> 00:24:30,770 checking on Tanner, looking at ticket times. 652 00:24:30,770 --> 00:24:32,238 "Do you need anything? You good back there? 653 00:24:32,238 --> 00:24:34,207 Okay, guys, thank you." Look where you can help. 654 00:24:34,207 --> 00:24:36,909 Find that weak spot and jump in. 655 00:24:36,909 --> 00:24:38,978 That's how we make you guys successful 656 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:40,913 -as managers, right? -Right. 657 00:24:40,913 --> 00:24:42,382 Joel, what do you think, buddy? 658 00:24:42,382 --> 00:24:44,017 Nerves. I have a lot to learn, 659 00:24:44,017 --> 00:24:45,385 but I'm ready to go. 660 00:24:45,385 --> 00:24:47,954 I understand you got an amazing little boy at home? 661 00:24:47,954 --> 00:24:49,489 -Yeah. [CHUCKLES] -All right. 662 00:24:49,489 --> 00:24:52,258 Show him what his dad's made of, okay? 663 00:24:52,258 --> 00:24:54,260 Okay? That's worth fighting for, isn't it? 664 00:24:54,260 --> 00:24:55,895 Yeah. 665 00:24:55,895 --> 00:24:57,463 It's overwhelming, you know? 666 00:24:57,463 --> 00:24:59,332 It just gets to you, you know, you starting thinking of, 667 00:24:59,332 --> 00:25:02,268 you know, Johnny and doing your job right. 668 00:25:02,268 --> 00:25:03,803 -You ready? -Yup. 669 00:25:03,803 --> 00:25:05,171 Okay. Come on, have five minutes 670 00:25:05,171 --> 00:25:07,040 to set up and we open. Let's do it. 671 00:25:07,040 --> 00:25:08,775 I don't plan on failing tonight. 672 00:25:08,775 --> 00:25:10,143 Let's get it on. 673 00:25:12,078 --> 00:25:14,347 [UPBEAT MUSIC] 674 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:16,082 Tanner, just so you guys know, 675 00:25:16,082 --> 00:25:17,984 I'm handing these out to every guest 676 00:25:17,984 --> 00:25:19,552 -who comes in tonight-- -Yes, sir. 677 00:25:19,552 --> 00:25:21,154 --so they can mark, one, two, three, four, 678 00:25:21,154 --> 00:25:23,122 -or five stars, okay? -Yes, sir. 679 00:25:23,122 --> 00:25:25,358 Okay. Calm down. Take a deep breath, calm down. 680 00:25:25,358 --> 00:25:26,959 You know how to do this. Okay? 681 00:25:26,959 --> 00:25:27,994 I'm doing my best for you. 682 00:25:29,028 --> 00:25:30,229 You guys ready? 683 00:25:30,229 --> 00:25:32,331 -Yes, sir! -Let's go, come on in! 684 00:25:32,331 --> 00:25:33,533 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 685 00:25:33,533 --> 00:25:35,468 How we doin'? Good to see you guys. 686 00:25:35,468 --> 00:25:36,836 -Well, come in, guys. -How are you, guys? 687 00:25:36,836 --> 00:25:38,104 What's going on? 688 00:25:38,104 --> 00:25:40,039 Take a seat. How we doin'? 689 00:25:43,976 --> 00:25:45,978 Okay. Let's keep going, guys. 690 00:25:50,917 --> 00:25:52,852 Sam, you're getting old here. Let's go, move it. 691 00:25:52,852 --> 00:25:54,353 You move like an old lady here. 692 00:25:54,353 --> 00:25:56,189 Come on, let's go, let's go. 693 00:25:56,189 --> 00:25:58,591 Guy back there is hungry, way back there. 694 00:25:58,591 --> 00:26:00,293 -Hi. -You guys thirsty? 695 00:26:00,293 --> 00:26:02,161 -[CHEERING] -Yeah! 696 00:26:02,161 --> 00:26:03,496 We got to hustle that up. 697 00:26:03,496 --> 00:26:04,931 Oh, here we go. 698 00:26:04,931 --> 00:26:06,399 I'm gonna do Rummer Up. 699 00:26:06,399 --> 00:26:07,867 -Okay. -I'm gonna do Rummer Up too. 700 00:26:07,867 --> 00:26:09,135 All right. So four... 701 00:26:09,135 --> 00:26:11,037 Joel, move to two at a time, buddy. 702 00:26:11,037 --> 00:26:12,505 -Yup. -Two or three at a time. 703 00:26:12,505 --> 00:26:14,173 -How many you making? -One. 704 00:26:14,173 --> 00:26:15,541 One? 705 00:26:15,541 --> 00:26:17,210 You're gonna be here a long time, 706 00:26:17,210 --> 00:26:18,344 one at a time. 707 00:26:18,344 --> 00:26:20,313 I'm trying to inspire this team 708 00:26:20,313 --> 00:26:22,081 by encouraging them to move along. 709 00:26:22,081 --> 00:26:24,183 The fact is we're all very slow here. 710 00:26:24,183 --> 00:26:26,052 Nothing's happening quick enough. 711 00:26:26,052 --> 00:26:28,121 There doesn't seem to be the energy level 712 00:26:28,121 --> 00:26:30,857 to drive success. 713 00:26:30,857 --> 00:26:33,626 You good on fries back there? 714 00:26:33,626 --> 00:26:35,895 It's been a while since I actually did 715 00:26:35,895 --> 00:26:38,364 the owner things and walked around the tables. 716 00:26:38,364 --> 00:26:40,633 -Are you the bartender tonight? -I am the owner. 717 00:26:40,633 --> 00:26:42,201 -You're the owner? -How are we doing? Yes. 718 00:26:42,201 --> 00:26:43,870 Hi, my name is Johnny, how are you doing? 719 00:26:43,870 --> 00:26:46,005 But to not be in the kitchen when they're struggling 720 00:26:46,005 --> 00:26:47,540 and not jump in to help them, 721 00:26:47,540 --> 00:26:50,643 it goes against every grain in my body. 722 00:26:50,643 --> 00:26:52,111 Sam, how you doing with tickets, honey? 723 00:26:52,111 --> 00:26:54,046 Tickets are right here, I need you to help. 724 00:26:54,046 --> 00:26:56,449 -Got it. -It couldn't move. 725 00:26:56,449 --> 00:26:59,051 This gun's not reaching. 726 00:26:59,051 --> 00:27:00,553 -Two hands, buddy. -Two, three, four-- 727 00:27:00,553 --> 00:27:02,355 -You got a left hand, too. ---five, six, seven, eight. 728 00:27:02,355 --> 00:27:03,990 You guys got your drinks? 729 00:27:03,990 --> 00:27:05,558 -We did. -Did you all order food? 730 00:27:05,558 --> 00:27:07,193 -Yes. -No food yet? 731 00:27:07,193 --> 00:27:08,594 It's been quite a while too, hasn't it? 732 00:27:10,930 --> 00:27:12,365 Talk to me, Mike. 733 00:27:12,365 --> 00:27:14,967 Fourteen minutes on the lead ticket. 734 00:27:14,967 --> 00:27:16,302 Johnny, what's going on? 735 00:27:16,302 --> 00:27:18,304 Uh, we're running a little slow on a big ticket. 736 00:27:18,304 --> 00:27:21,174 All right, guys. Now, it's do-or-die, isn't it? 737 00:27:21,174 --> 00:27:23,309 Berry right and I have a Rummer, 738 00:27:23,309 --> 00:27:25,912 Rum--Rummer Up coming right now. 739 00:27:25,912 --> 00:27:28,347 Guys, we got tables that still aren't served yet. 740 00:27:28,347 --> 00:27:30,650 Sam, we need you to move. Joel, we need you to move, buddy. 741 00:27:30,650 --> 00:27:32,919 Come on. How about those people in the back? 742 00:27:32,919 --> 00:27:34,287 Do any of you have drinks? 743 00:27:34,287 --> 00:27:36,355 -No! -No? How about over there? 744 00:27:36,355 --> 00:27:38,424 You guys got drinks? Joel, come on, buddy. 745 00:27:38,424 --> 00:27:39,926 Get this out, let's go! 746 00:27:39,926 --> 00:27:41,327 We're losing it now. 747 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:42,995 Bar is behind, kitchen is now running 748 00:27:42,995 --> 00:27:44,363 at 15-minute ticket times. 749 00:27:44,363 --> 00:27:46,699 People getting frustrated, we're unraveling. 750 00:27:46,699 --> 00:27:48,968 Now, we crash. 751 00:27:48,968 --> 00:27:51,270 Boom, boom, 752 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:52,705 there you go. Send that off. 753 00:27:52,705 --> 00:27:54,307 Service! 754 00:27:54,307 --> 00:27:56,042 You guys gotta keep your ears out for service, man. 755 00:27:56,042 --> 00:27:58,511 I can't keep coming over here and grabbing service tickets. 756 00:27:58,511 --> 00:28:00,613 Joel, I need drinks here, please! 757 00:28:00,613 --> 00:28:01,981 Let's go! 758 00:28:01,981 --> 00:28:03,282 [BLEEP]! [BLEEP]! 759 00:28:04,717 --> 00:28:06,385 Yeah! 760 00:28:06,385 --> 00:28:07,687 [BLEEP]. 761 00:28:07,687 --> 00:28:08,688 [TENSE MUSIC] 762 00:28:14,037 --> 00:28:15,605 Yeah! 763 00:28:15,605 --> 00:28:17,807 They lost their steam. This is crazy. 764 00:28:17,807 --> 00:28:19,042 They're drinking them faster than we can make. 765 00:28:19,042 --> 00:28:20,310 Of course. 766 00:28:20,310 --> 00:28:21,878 We had empty glasses all over the place. 767 00:28:21,878 --> 00:28:23,713 -Empty, empty. -No maintenance. 768 00:28:23,713 --> 00:28:25,248 So we're getting in deeper by the minute. 769 00:28:25,248 --> 00:28:29,619 Sam, you got four of those runners, make all four. 770 00:28:29,619 --> 00:28:31,588 So I'm still missing two berries and limes 771 00:28:31,588 --> 00:28:32,989 from this ticket that went out. 772 00:28:32,989 --> 00:28:34,624 -We're missing what? -Two berries. 773 00:28:34,624 --> 00:28:36,259 -Two berries. -Table 63. 774 00:28:36,259 --> 00:28:38,661 Sixty-three. 775 00:28:38,661 --> 00:28:40,597 What's happening, Michael? We're losing it, aren't we? 776 00:28:40,597 --> 00:28:41,998 We're not even cooking here. 777 00:28:41,998 --> 00:28:43,266 We're defrosting on this griddle top. 778 00:28:43,266 --> 00:28:45,168 This is a disgrace. 779 00:28:45,168 --> 00:28:46,770 It doesn't even look edible to me. 780 00:28:46,770 --> 00:28:48,938 Okay. So we're unraveling back here in the kitchen, 781 00:28:48,938 --> 00:28:50,807 we unraveled in the bar, too. 782 00:28:50,807 --> 00:28:53,143 Guys, I'm gonna shut this down, this is ridiculous. 783 00:28:53,143 --> 00:28:55,245 -Do you wanna serve that? -No, sir. 784 00:28:55,245 --> 00:28:57,347 Would you go out, tell everybody, apologize, 785 00:28:57,347 --> 00:28:58,948 you gotta take the heat, buddy. 786 00:28:58,948 --> 00:29:00,316 Tell everybody we're gonna shut down 787 00:29:00,316 --> 00:29:02,719 and invite them back in two nights, Johnny, okay? 788 00:29:02,719 --> 00:29:05,955 Excuse me. Can I have everyone's attention, please? 789 00:29:05,955 --> 00:29:07,924 We're gonna go ahead and shut it down tonight, 790 00:29:07,924 --> 00:29:09,392 we're crashing hard. 791 00:29:09,392 --> 00:29:11,060 We appreciate you being here, 792 00:29:11,060 --> 00:29:13,296 and hopefully you can come back Thursday 793 00:29:13,296 --> 00:29:15,765 and see what we've done. Thank you, guys. 794 00:29:15,765 --> 00:29:17,133 [BLEEP]! 795 00:29:17,133 --> 00:29:18,902 Folks, I'd ask you to take a second 796 00:29:18,902 --> 00:29:21,004 and fill out these little cards. 797 00:29:21,004 --> 00:29:22,839 Rate it on your overall experience, 798 00:29:22,839 --> 00:29:25,241 service, attitude, food quality, drink, 799 00:29:25,241 --> 00:29:27,744 and give us a fair evaluation, okay? 800 00:29:27,744 --> 00:29:29,112 Thanks, everybody. 801 00:29:32,715 --> 00:29:34,150 It sucks, bro. 802 00:29:34,150 --> 00:29:36,019 It sucks, man. 803 00:29:36,019 --> 00:29:38,888 [BLEEP], we had that shit going so [BLEEP] good, man. 804 00:29:42,892 --> 00:29:44,894 Yeah, I think I lost my confidence tonight. 805 00:29:46,296 --> 00:29:48,398 This job's important to me for my kids. 806 00:29:48,398 --> 00:29:50,166 My family. 807 00:29:50,166 --> 00:29:53,169 And, uh, we wanna live up to certain expectations 808 00:29:53,169 --> 00:29:56,139 and that's what's important. 809 00:29:59,108 --> 00:30:00,944 [UPBEAT MUSIC] 810 00:30:04,113 --> 00:30:05,782 Okay, guys. 811 00:30:05,782 --> 00:30:07,217 We're gonna be introducing things that are simple, 812 00:30:07,217 --> 00:30:08,852 easy, and delicious. 813 00:30:08,852 --> 00:30:10,320 So the next cocktail is gonna be called 814 00:30:10,320 --> 00:30:11,788 the Florida Breeze. 815 00:30:11,788 --> 00:30:13,056 So we're gonna start with a quarter ounce 816 00:30:13,056 --> 00:30:15,959 of simple syrup, a half-ounce of lemon juice, 817 00:30:15,959 --> 00:30:17,894 a half-ounce of orange liqueur, 818 00:30:17,894 --> 00:30:20,029 and then two ounces of your bourbon. 819 00:30:20,029 --> 00:30:22,098 You can tell a drink is over poured or under poured 820 00:30:22,098 --> 00:30:24,834 by just simply looking at the color. 821 00:30:24,834 --> 00:30:26,803 Seal steel. Over the shoulder. 822 00:30:31,207 --> 00:30:34,711 And guess what glass is this going in, and then pour. 823 00:30:36,346 --> 00:30:38,014 So this gonna be garnished with mint. 824 00:30:38,014 --> 00:30:39,782 And that, ladies and gentlemen 825 00:30:39,782 --> 00:30:41,251 is a Florida Breeze. 826 00:30:43,353 --> 00:30:45,855 Taste it, tell me what you think about it. 827 00:30:45,855 --> 00:30:47,490 And you saw how easy that was, it's not that hard. 828 00:30:47,490 --> 00:30:49,359 That's good. That's really good. 829 00:30:49,359 --> 00:30:50,960 Yeah? So what do you think about it? 830 00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:52,395 I love it. It's a beach in a glass. 831 00:30:52,395 --> 00:30:53,796 I love the new drinks. 832 00:30:53,796 --> 00:30:54,864 I think they're great and refreshing, 833 00:30:54,864 --> 00:30:56,366 and no matter what 834 00:30:56,366 --> 00:30:57,767 I'm gonna get this down 835 00:30:57,767 --> 00:30:58,868 and it's gonna be killer. 836 00:30:58,868 --> 00:31:00,370 I can't wait to serve 'em tomorrow. 837 00:31:00,370 --> 00:31:02,071 -You guys got this, right? -I got it. 838 00:31:02,071 --> 00:31:03,439 All right. So let's work on this, 839 00:31:03,439 --> 00:31:04,941 let's tune it up. 840 00:31:04,941 --> 00:31:06,776 You guys have it, you just have to work on it. 841 00:31:06,776 --> 00:31:08,444 All right? All right, let's get to it. 842 00:31:08,444 --> 00:31:10,079 Okay. For our next dish, 843 00:31:10,079 --> 00:31:11,814 we're gonna take one of the dishes 844 00:31:11,814 --> 00:31:14,217 that you're doing already that people tend to like, 845 00:31:14,217 --> 00:31:15,752 but we're just gonna make it better. 846 00:31:15,752 --> 00:31:18,354 So we are gonna serve a hot lobster roll, 847 00:31:18,354 --> 00:31:19,889 New England style. 848 00:31:19,889 --> 00:31:22,926 Classic split-bun, melted butter, 849 00:31:22,926 --> 00:31:24,761 and we're gonna toast that on the flat top. 850 00:31:24,761 --> 00:31:27,030 Fresh poached lobster that we did today, 851 00:31:27,030 --> 00:31:30,166 hot butter, fresh lemon juice. 852 00:31:30,166 --> 00:31:32,902 Salt, pepper, chives. 853 00:31:32,902 --> 00:31:34,771 Give that a good mix. 854 00:31:34,771 --> 00:31:36,172 Some of that goodness right there. 855 00:31:36,172 --> 00:31:38,141 -Goddamn. -Right over the top, 856 00:31:38,141 --> 00:31:39,943 a side of fries there. 857 00:31:39,943 --> 00:31:41,778 There you have it. 858 00:31:41,778 --> 00:31:43,846 -Hot lobster roll. -Yeah, that looks good. 859 00:31:43,846 --> 00:31:47,016 Guys, freshness. Okay? 860 00:31:47,016 --> 00:31:48,785 Very efficient, 861 00:31:48,785 --> 00:31:50,553 few steps, big impact. 862 00:31:50,553 --> 00:31:52,088 All right. 863 00:31:52,088 --> 00:31:53,256 Thank you. 864 00:31:53,256 --> 00:31:55,325 [UPBEAT MUSIC] 865 00:32:01,531 --> 00:32:02,999 Johnny is a good guy. 866 00:32:02,999 --> 00:32:04,400 He's hardworking 867 00:32:04,400 --> 00:32:06,869 and he really cares and he's stuck. 868 00:32:06,869 --> 00:32:08,237 -How you doing, Jon? -Good. 869 00:32:08,237 --> 00:32:09,939 -Good. -Johnny needs to remember 870 00:32:09,939 --> 00:32:11,374 why he got in this business. 871 00:32:11,374 --> 00:32:14,410 To make his life better, not make himself sick. 872 00:32:14,410 --> 00:32:17,146 And we gotta come up with a plan that's healthier 873 00:32:17,146 --> 00:32:18,881 and more productive for him. 874 00:32:18,881 --> 00:32:20,450 So, how you feelin'? 875 00:32:20,450 --> 00:32:22,118 Uh, I'm excited. 876 00:32:22,118 --> 00:32:24,187 I'm looking forward to it. I'm stressed. 877 00:32:24,187 --> 00:32:25,922 So I wanted to run a couple things past you. 878 00:32:25,922 --> 00:32:27,423 -Sure. -One, how about 879 00:32:27,423 --> 00:32:29,892 if you contemplated closing on Tuesday, 880 00:32:29,892 --> 00:32:31,427 put yourself in the front of the restaurant, 881 00:32:31,427 --> 00:32:33,830 you get a day off every freaking week. 882 00:32:33,830 --> 00:32:36,466 You're energized, build revenues with energy. 883 00:32:36,466 --> 00:32:39,202 And if you find that you grow your revenues 884 00:32:39,202 --> 00:32:41,838 the other days of the week, you can always reopen later. 885 00:32:41,838 --> 00:32:43,106 -Okay. -So, I think that 886 00:32:43,106 --> 00:32:44,907 if you take that day down, 887 00:32:44,907 --> 00:32:48,111 you have a far better restaurant the other six days of the week. 888 00:32:48,111 --> 00:32:50,580 I trust you. I think that that's a great idea. 889 00:32:50,580 --> 00:32:53,149 You know, you're a young guy, you're a good guy. 890 00:32:53,149 --> 00:32:55,051 And you got a young son. 891 00:32:55,051 --> 00:32:56,486 You went through something a year ago 892 00:32:56,486 --> 00:32:59,355 that had scared the shit out of you. 893 00:32:59,355 --> 00:33:02,959 I can't imagine emotionally how hard that is to go through. 894 00:33:02,959 --> 00:33:04,861 Don't let that happen again. 895 00:33:04,861 --> 00:33:07,163 Don't let this bar do that to you again, Johnny. 896 00:33:07,163 --> 00:33:09,065 -Yeah. -You gotta figure out 897 00:33:09,065 --> 00:33:11,934 a way to enjoy your life, to depressurize yourself, 898 00:33:11,934 --> 00:33:15,471 to spend some time with Tanner outside of that bar. 899 00:33:15,471 --> 00:33:16,939 That's what you gotta do. And get you out 900 00:33:16,939 --> 00:33:18,274 of the 300 grand debt. 901 00:33:18,274 --> 00:33:20,510 -Yeah. -What is it that you love to do 902 00:33:20,510 --> 00:33:22,111 -when you're not working? -Yeah, I'm a-- 903 00:33:22,111 --> 00:33:23,446 I'm a singer in a band, I was, 904 00:33:23,446 --> 00:33:25,448 and that was kind of my, uh, my release, 905 00:33:25,448 --> 00:33:27,050 and I haven't been able to do that. 906 00:33:27,050 --> 00:33:29,252 Well, I really need you to get back to that stuff. 907 00:33:29,252 --> 00:33:31,187 You got a great son around you. 908 00:33:31,187 --> 00:33:32,622 You got great family around you. 909 00:33:32,622 --> 00:33:35,124 Make it a goal to get back to your music 910 00:33:35,124 --> 00:33:37,260 -the next couple months. -I'm, I'm in. 911 00:33:37,260 --> 00:33:38,628 -Okay, buddy. -Thank you. 912 00:33:38,628 --> 00:33:40,196 And you're gonna have a great bar in a few hours. 913 00:33:40,196 --> 00:33:41,431 -I can't wait. -All right, buddy. 914 00:33:41,431 --> 00:33:42,999 -I'll see you tomorrow. -Thanks, Jon. 915 00:33:48,237 --> 00:33:51,274 [UPBEAT MUSIC] 916 00:34:00,616 --> 00:34:03,419 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 917 00:34:03,419 --> 00:34:05,421 -Hi, everybody. -What's up, Jon? 918 00:34:05,421 --> 00:34:07,190 -How you doing? -Doin' good. 919 00:34:07,190 --> 00:34:08,491 You had a rough year, buddy. 920 00:34:08,491 --> 00:34:09,959 Think about what you've been through. 921 00:34:09,959 --> 00:34:11,494 You bought this bar, what, three years ago? 922 00:34:11,494 --> 00:34:13,296 Three hundred thousand in debt, 923 00:34:13,296 --> 00:34:16,165 you get sick, your brother gets sick. 924 00:34:16,165 --> 00:34:18,034 -You lost your brother when? -November. 925 00:34:18,034 --> 00:34:20,536 This rescue was about getting you well 926 00:34:20,536 --> 00:34:22,105 far more than any bar. 927 00:34:22,105 --> 00:34:23,940 If I could make this business work, 928 00:34:23,940 --> 00:34:25,441 I could take the pressure off you, 929 00:34:25,441 --> 00:34:28,678 get that 300,000 paid back and you get your health back. 930 00:34:28,678 --> 00:34:30,713 That's what this was about all along. 931 00:34:30,713 --> 00:34:32,381 Was it a week of pride for you? 932 00:34:32,381 --> 00:34:33,950 Do you feel in a-- in a better place today? 933 00:34:33,950 --> 00:34:35,151 Yeah. These guys all came together. 934 00:34:35,151 --> 00:34:36,586 I'm really excited about it. 935 00:34:36,586 --> 00:34:38,221 Yeah. You love them more than you ever did, don't you? 936 00:34:38,221 --> 00:34:40,957 I did. We're a lot closer after this, that's for sure. 937 00:34:40,957 --> 00:34:42,058 You guys ready? 938 00:34:42,058 --> 00:34:44,393 -I'm ready. -Here we go. One, 939 00:34:44,393 --> 00:34:46,229 two, three. 940 00:34:47,530 --> 00:34:49,665 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 941 00:34:57,169 --> 00:34:59,605 two, three. 942 00:35:00,806 --> 00:35:02,908 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 943 00:35:15,121 --> 00:35:17,223 -Means something, doesn't it? -Yeah. 944 00:35:17,223 --> 00:35:19,992 Now you make that name and you make your brother proud 945 00:35:19,992 --> 00:35:22,161 every time you walk in this bar. Right? 946 00:35:22,161 --> 00:35:24,630 -Sure. -A source of pride for you. 947 00:35:24,630 --> 00:35:26,532 Yeah, man. Thank you. I appreciate you. 948 00:35:26,532 --> 00:35:27,733 Do your thing. 949 00:35:27,733 --> 00:35:29,235 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 950 00:35:29,235 --> 00:35:31,504 Jimmy is Johnny's brother. 951 00:35:31,504 --> 00:35:34,206 I wanted the sign to mean something to you, 952 00:35:34,206 --> 00:35:35,708 in Jimmy's honor. 953 00:35:35,708 --> 00:35:38,010 This is all about in Jimmy's honor, 954 00:35:38,010 --> 00:35:40,012 to create your health and your future. 955 00:35:40,012 --> 00:35:41,614 Pretty special. 956 00:35:41,614 --> 00:35:43,783 I wanna thank Signs Now of Brandon, 957 00:35:43,783 --> 00:35:46,552 who worked all night long getting that sign done. 958 00:35:46,552 --> 00:35:48,087 Great local company. 959 00:35:48,087 --> 00:35:49,555 You guys ready to see it? 960 00:35:49,555 --> 00:35:51,524 -Yeah. -Yeah, let's do it. 961 00:35:52,625 --> 00:35:54,527 Oh, wow! 962 00:35:54,527 --> 00:35:56,295 [LAUGHTER] 963 00:35:56,295 --> 00:35:58,731 -Not the same place. -Oh, my God. 964 00:35:59,932 --> 00:36:00,766 Holy shit. 965 00:36:00,766 --> 00:36:02,935 Oh, Johnny. Look at that bar, dude. 966 00:36:02,935 --> 00:36:04,970 -Oh, dude. -It's overwhelming man. 967 00:36:04,970 --> 00:36:07,673 -Oh, my God. -Wow. 968 00:36:07,673 --> 00:36:09,909 Look at these chairs, Johnny. 969 00:36:09,909 --> 00:36:13,846 J.F. Kicks was a cool place, but it, it was so kind of rando. 970 00:36:13,846 --> 00:36:17,149 There was stuff everywhere, uh, walls were all different colors. 971 00:36:17,149 --> 00:36:20,653 Johnny, look at the lights behind the bar! 972 00:36:20,653 --> 00:36:22,922 Now, it all kind of makes sense and flows. 973 00:36:22,922 --> 00:36:24,690 See what's on the TVs? 974 00:36:24,690 --> 00:36:27,092 Walking in, the first thing I saw was his name. 975 00:36:27,092 --> 00:36:29,161 It's on the TV. I feel a lot of pride 976 00:36:29,161 --> 00:36:31,197 just seeing his name up there. 977 00:36:32,631 --> 00:36:34,166 I miss him a lot. 978 00:36:34,166 --> 00:36:36,268 And just getting a part of him back, 979 00:36:36,268 --> 00:36:39,071 man, that means everything to us right now. 980 00:36:39,071 --> 00:36:41,574 [LAUGHS] Jimmy would've loved it. 981 00:36:41,574 --> 00:36:42,875 And it was definitely his style. 982 00:36:44,076 --> 00:36:45,644 What do you think? 983 00:36:45,644 --> 00:36:47,613 -It's awesome! -It's amazing. 984 00:36:47,613 --> 00:36:49,148 This is a beautiful bar top. 985 00:36:49,148 --> 00:36:51,083 We put a lot of effort into fixing this, 986 00:36:51,083 --> 00:36:52,284 -as you can see. -Yes. 987 00:36:52,284 --> 00:36:54,153 This craft. They did a really good job. 988 00:36:54,153 --> 00:36:56,822 I didn't wanna lose this bar top, it's too special. 989 00:36:56,822 --> 00:36:58,924 It's a class place now, isn't it? 990 00:36:58,924 --> 00:37:00,726 -It really is. -Come on around here, guys. 991 00:37:00,726 --> 00:37:02,061 Grab a seat, let me behind the bar 992 00:37:02,061 --> 00:37:04,630 and I'll show you everything. 993 00:37:04,630 --> 00:37:06,599 We set you guys up with brand new 994 00:37:06,599 --> 00:37:08,133 Harbortouch POS system, 995 00:37:08,133 --> 00:37:10,736 the state-of-the-art with SkyTabs. 996 00:37:10,736 --> 00:37:15,174 I got PathSpot to give you a UV hand washing system. 997 00:37:15,174 --> 00:37:18,043 I got you an Orange Door entertainment system. 998 00:37:18,043 --> 00:37:21,013 There's 50,000 songs, music programs, 999 00:37:21,013 --> 00:37:23,782 everything, including karaoke, trivia games. 1000 00:37:23,782 --> 00:37:27,119 I got Tektronics to overhaul your audio and video systems. 1001 00:37:27,119 --> 00:37:29,255 Sounds great now, guys. 1002 00:37:29,255 --> 00:37:31,390 I also got Draft Medic to come and clean, 1003 00:37:31,390 --> 00:37:32,925 overhaul the draft beer system, 1004 00:37:32,925 --> 00:37:34,760 make sure there's no foam coming out. 1005 00:37:34,760 --> 00:37:37,229 And, remember that Partender number 1006 00:37:37,229 --> 00:37:38,764 I showed you that got you so upset, Johnny? 1007 00:37:38,764 --> 00:37:40,900 Well, I got you a subscription to Partender. 1008 00:37:40,900 --> 00:37:43,035 -Oh, nice. -So now, you have the products. 1009 00:37:43,035 --> 00:37:44,236 So you can track this, 1010 00:37:44,236 --> 00:37:46,906 complete inventory in 15 minutes. 1011 00:37:46,906 --> 00:37:48,941 And Tanner. 1012 00:37:48,941 --> 00:37:51,677 [CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 1013 00:37:51,677 --> 00:37:54,346 Attaboy! 1014 00:37:54,346 --> 00:37:56,348 So Johnny, your team is energized, aren't they? 1015 00:37:56,348 --> 00:37:58,217 -I can feel it. -Yeah. You're energized, 1016 00:37:58,217 --> 00:37:59,852 -aren't you? -I am. Yeah. 1017 00:37:59,852 --> 00:38:01,820 All right, guys. Let's get them back tonight, okay? 1018 00:38:01,820 --> 00:38:03,055 -Yeah. -Let's do it. 1019 00:38:03,055 --> 00:38:04,223 -Let's do it. -Make it happen. 1020 00:38:07,393 --> 00:38:10,029 -You guys ready? -[CHEERS AND APPLAUSE] 1021 00:38:10,029 --> 00:38:12,197 Come on in to Jimmy's local bar! 1022 00:38:12,197 --> 00:38:13,966 Hello, hello! 1023 00:38:13,966 --> 00:38:15,401 How are you guys? 1024 00:38:15,401 --> 00:38:17,369 I'll give you guys a few minutes to look at the menu. 1025 00:38:17,369 --> 00:38:18,704 I'll try the Bay dip one. 1026 00:38:18,704 --> 00:38:20,272 How are you? Welcome to Jimmy's. 1027 00:38:20,272 --> 00:38:23,042 -Fries down? -Yes, sir. 1028 00:38:23,042 --> 00:38:24,710 How are we doing on the mahi? Are they coming? 1029 00:38:24,710 --> 00:38:26,378 -They're in the oven. -What are our ticket times now? 1030 00:38:26,378 --> 00:38:28,781 -Do we know? -Eleven minutes, Jon. 1031 00:38:28,781 --> 00:38:30,449 Eleven? Okay. Is that food coming up soon? 1032 00:38:30,449 --> 00:38:31,784 Yes, sir. 1033 00:38:31,784 --> 00:38:32,818 I'll be right back with you guys. 1034 00:38:32,818 --> 00:38:34,119 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 1035 00:38:34,119 --> 00:38:35,187 Let's get these people over here too, yeah? 1036 00:38:35,187 --> 00:38:36,388 Got 'em. 1037 00:38:36,388 --> 00:38:37,856 Johnny, how's all the food looking? 1038 00:38:37,856 --> 00:38:39,858 It looks great, man. Really beautiful. 1039 00:38:39,858 --> 00:38:41,026 Doesn't that roast beef sandwich 1040 00:38:41,026 --> 00:38:42,394 look much better with that au jus? 1041 00:38:42,394 --> 00:38:43,963 Is it wrong if I start eatin' them? 1042 00:38:43,963 --> 00:38:45,397 -[laughs] Yes. -There you go, Dad. Crazy roll. 1043 00:38:45,397 --> 00:38:46,865 Crazy roll. Got it. 1044 00:38:46,865 --> 00:38:49,001 Look at this food coming up on the line now. 1045 00:38:49,001 --> 00:38:50,269 Hot, beautiful. 1046 00:38:50,269 --> 00:38:52,071 We're at eight-minute ticket times. 1047 00:38:52,071 --> 00:38:54,873 Tanner really pulled this off. His kitchen is organized. 1048 00:38:54,873 --> 00:38:56,408 And listen. 1049 00:38:56,408 --> 00:38:57,876 It's calm, too. 1050 00:38:57,876 --> 00:38:59,211 -You're good, you're good. -I'm doing this. 1051 00:38:59,211 --> 00:39:00,779 Just keep--yeah. Joel's finishing him off now, 1052 00:39:00,779 --> 00:39:02,348 -Sam's backing up. -Yup. Excellent. 1053 00:39:02,348 --> 00:39:03,949 -You stepped up. -Thank you. 1054 00:39:03,949 --> 00:39:05,451 You stayed really organized, I'm proud of you. 1055 00:39:05,451 --> 00:39:07,286 Yeah, come on. Keep doing double, 1056 00:39:07,286 --> 00:39:08,787 let's go, good job! 1057 00:39:08,787 --> 00:39:10,856 I told you, you have it! Let's move! 1058 00:39:10,856 --> 00:39:12,257 Let's keep it going. 1059 00:39:14,793 --> 00:39:16,762 Everybody's cheering me on, 1060 00:39:16,762 --> 00:39:18,230 building that confidence back up. 1061 00:39:18,230 --> 00:39:20,332 I never really had confidence in myself. 1062 00:39:20,332 --> 00:39:23,135 Um, I know we're gonna do good things here. 1063 00:39:23,135 --> 00:39:25,771 Look at me for a second. If you were my dad, 1064 00:39:25,771 --> 00:39:27,906 I would be really proud of you. 1065 00:39:27,906 --> 00:39:29,408 You stepped it up. Listen to me, 1066 00:39:29,408 --> 00:39:31,110 you're a freakin' hero, right? 1067 00:39:31,110 --> 00:39:32,811 -I appreciate it. -So I hope that they get 1068 00:39:32,811 --> 00:39:34,246 -a chance to see this. -I appreciate it. 1069 00:39:34,246 --> 00:39:35,981 You talk to your little boy and your little girl. 1070 00:39:35,981 --> 00:39:37,916 They need to see how great their daddy did. 1071 00:39:37,916 --> 00:39:39,985 -I appreciate it. Thank you. -Good job. 1072 00:39:44,456 --> 00:39:46,291 Look. 1073 00:39:46,291 --> 00:39:47,960 -Things are tickin'. -You like what you see? 1074 00:39:47,960 --> 00:39:50,062 Yeah. Everybody's moving and shakin', doing their thing. 1075 00:39:50,062 --> 00:39:52,231 Yeah, I gotta say it. Nikki stepped up. 1076 00:39:52,231 --> 00:39:54,333 Big time. She was great on the floor tonight. 1077 00:39:54,333 --> 00:39:56,001 It, it just feels good in here. 1078 00:39:56,001 --> 00:39:58,504 It, it feels weird to be on the other side of the line. 1079 00:39:58,504 --> 00:40:02,074 Up until Jon got here, I didn't really see any light 1080 00:40:02,074 --> 00:40:05,177 at the end of that tunnel, and it's just been such a relief 1081 00:40:05,177 --> 00:40:07,346 to see that there is a light, and that I, I-- 1082 00:40:07,346 --> 00:40:09,248 my health will improve, 1083 00:40:09,248 --> 00:40:11,216 I will start to have more freedom and time 1084 00:40:11,216 --> 00:40:12,885 to spend with my loved ones, 1085 00:40:12,885 --> 00:40:15,254 and get to enjoy the fruits of my labor. 1086 00:40:15,254 --> 00:40:16,889 -Do you feel it? -I do. 1087 00:40:16,889 --> 00:40:18,457 Do you feel it coming off your shoulder? 1088 00:40:18,457 --> 00:40:20,125 I do, I really appreciate it. 1089 00:40:20,125 --> 00:40:21,460 Excellent. Well, my work is done, buddy. 1090 00:40:21,460 --> 00:40:23,395 It is. Hey, thank you, man. 1091 00:40:23,395 --> 00:40:25,064 Appreciate you, Jon. 1092 00:40:25,064 --> 00:40:27,833 I can see a different look on Johnny's face already. 1093 00:40:27,833 --> 00:40:29,068 A look of relief. 1094 00:40:29,068 --> 00:40:30,436 Okay. Make Jimmy proud, right? 1095 00:40:30,436 --> 00:40:32,137 I will. Thank you. 1096 00:40:32,137 --> 00:40:34,473 He's out. Tanner handled it. 1097 00:40:34,473 --> 00:40:36,809 Johnny can now come to the front of the house 1098 00:40:36,809 --> 00:40:39,411 and run this place correctly, but the best part is, 1099 00:40:39,411 --> 00:40:41,513 Johnny doesn't only have his bar back, 1100 00:40:41,513 --> 00:40:45,918 he has a chance at having his health back. 1101 00:40:45,918 --> 00:40:47,352 NARRATOR: Promotional consideration provided by... 1102 00:40:47,352 --> 00:40:49,121 Harbortouch, Pathspot, Partender, Orange Door, 1103 00:40:49,121 --> 00:40:50,889 Draft Medic, Tektronics, Lowegear, 1104 00:40:50,889 --> 00:40:52,991 Signs Now Of Brandon, The American Clean, LLC, 1105 00:40:52,991 --> 00:40:53,992 Maid in Brazil, LLC, One Stone, Timpano and ERSI.