—Chef Robert Irvine tries to turn around restaurants across America that are facing an impending demise if things don't improve. With a $10,000 budget and two days to work, Irvine uses his creativity and resourcefulness to turn the eatery's fortunes around. On day one, he assesses the business by observing the staff and kitchen during a full service. He then updates the menu and makes aesthetic changes to the restaurant in preparation for the grand reopening the following day. Irvine goes out into the community to get a crowd into the building to check out the improvements on the second day of the project.

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Season 2215 of 15 Episodes

The owner of the Dutch Treat in Franconia, N.H., has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going; his wife is more than willing to help, but no matter what she and Robert Irvine do, the Dutch Treat doesn't stand a chance without a manager.
In Lincoln, N.H., Robert Irvine discovers he has more than just a restaurant to repair; the White Mountain Tavern's co-owners have a volatile relationship and toxic standing in the community, giving Robert only two days to fix two massive problems.
In Rome, N.Y., The Balanced Chef owner, Brian, is facing a mountain of problems, including serious health issues; the stakes are high as Robert Irvine must help Brian figure out a plan to reduce stress personally and professionally.
In Middletown, N.Y., a mistake drives a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners; Robert must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other before their restaurant business and whole family collapses.
In Coleman, M.I., Robert finds a failing restaurant that's destroying a loving marriage; owner Leah's refusal to listen to her husband's advice has forced him to step away; Robert must help them find the confidence to be partners again.
Robert Irvine heads to Williamston, MI, to resurrect the Sunnyside Café, a breakfast joint with big problems; owner Jeanette is a micromanager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing.
In Greenville, S.C., the owners of an airport café believe that all the kids at a nearby playground are driving away their paying customers; Robert Irvine must convince them their problems are fixable, or this restaurant will be grounded permanently.
At GiGi's Place in Covington, Ga., owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter and her head chef fighting constantly; everything Gigi worked for will fall apart unless Robert can repair a damaged relationship.
Robert Irvine faces a challenge in Opelika, Ala., where he must save a restaurant located at a gas station; owner Penny's health and lifelong dream are failing, and she must make big changes to more than her business before she loses everything.
Owner Tyrone's passion project has lost its way, and his family is suffering because of it; Robert Irvine must teach him about more than just the ins and outs of running a restaurant before this family members lose their livelihood and their bond.
In Baton Rouge, La., Maurice claims to be proud of his restaurant, but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threaten to destroy the business; if Robert Irvine can't teach him how to lead effectively, his restaurant won't survive.
In Baton Rouge, La., an owner struggles to keep going after losing her husband; Robert Irvine must help her let go to save her dying restaurant; if she can't find the strength to become a motivated owner, she'll lose more than just her business.
Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue Island Kine Grinds from bankruptcy; Renus' health problems have left his wife, Ludi, completely overwhelmed; Robert must help Renus heal to prevent both their marriage and business from failing.
Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Café on Arizona's Navajo Reservation, where owner Julene's struggle to turn a profit has taken a toll on her health; Robert helps Julene's daughter, Heather, gain the confidence to step into her mother's shoes.
Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, AZ, where Felicia's failing restaurant had forced her to sacrifice time with her children; overwhelmed by the guilt, she's begun ignoring her deteriorating business -- Robert comes to help her turn it around.

Chef Robert Irvine tries to turn around restaurants across America that are facing an impending demise if things don't improve. With a $10,000 budget and two days to work, Irvine uses his creativity and resourcefulness to turn the eatery's fortunes around. On day one, he assesses the business by observing the staff and kitchen during a full service. He then updates the menu and makes aesthetic changes to the restaurant in preparation for the grand reopening the following day. Irvine goes out into the community to get a crowd into the building to check out the improvements on the second day of the project.

Robert Irvine, Taniya Nayak, Cheryl Torrenueva, Krista Watterworth, Marc Summers, Nicole Facciuto

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