1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,467 So you just not gonna say nothing. 2 00:00:02,467 --> 00:00:03,900 Woman, I'm busy right now. You see all these orders I got right here? 3 00:00:03,900 --> 00:00:05,266 If you don't know what to do, then I'm gonna tell you what to do. 4 00:00:05,266 --> 00:00:06,266 [GiGi] Stop it. I don't want you guys 5 00:00:06,266 --> 00:00:07,367 to say nothing else. 6 00:00:08,100 --> 00:00:10,100 My daughter and my chef, 7 00:00:10,166 --> 00:00:13,300 they have the same goal, but they don't want to reach it together. 8 00:00:13,367 --> 00:00:15,100 And I am very tired. 9 00:00:15,166 --> 00:00:16,100 He don't have no communication 10 00:00:16,100 --> 00:00:17,000 about nothing. 11 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:18,467 I don't want you to talk back to me. 12 00:00:18,467 --> 00:00:19,567 Lose the ego! 13 00:00:19,567 --> 00:00:20,467 Lose the ego! 14 00:00:20,467 --> 00:00:21,467 It's your restaurant. 15 00:00:21,467 --> 00:00:23,800 Your life is about to change. 16 00:00:23,867 --> 00:00:25,767 Get on the same page. 17 00:00:25,767 --> 00:00:26,767 Boom! 18 00:00:27,767 --> 00:00:29,367 Let's go, let's go, let's go. 19 00:00:29,367 --> 00:00:30,000 I'm going to change the food system. 20 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,467 I'm going to change the food system. 21 00:00:31,467 --> 00:00:34,166 This restaurant can be a million dollar plus restaurant. 22 00:00:34,166 --> 00:00:36,066 But you gotta work together. 23 00:00:36,066 --> 00:00:37,233 Open your eyes. 24 00:00:38,266 --> 00:00:42,600 -Oh, my God. [exclaims and laughs] -Oh! [exclaims] 25 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:53,900 [phone ringing] 26 00:00:53,967 --> 00:00:56,300 This is Gigi. How can I assist you? 27 00:00:56,367 --> 00:00:59,800 My name is Cynthia Brown. Better known as GiGi. 28 00:00:59,867 --> 00:01:00,000 I own GiGi's place along with my husband, Travis. 29 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:03,166 I own GiGi's place along with my husband, Travis. 30 00:01:03,166 --> 00:01:04,800 I'm retired, so when she told me 31 00:01:04,867 --> 00:01:06,066 that she wanted to open up a restaurant, 32 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:07,700 I was very supportive. 33 00:01:07,767 --> 00:01:09,667 [GiGi] It's a soul food restaurant. 34 00:01:09,667 --> 00:01:12,467 Home cooking like your grandma used to make. 35 00:01:12,467 --> 00:01:15,467 We have greens and baked chicken. 36 00:01:15,467 --> 00:01:18,700 We have a line where people come up, 37 00:01:18,767 --> 00:01:20,667 and see the food that we serve. 38 00:01:20,667 --> 00:01:22,266 And we also have cooked to order. 39 00:01:22,266 --> 00:01:24,467 We do fish. We do burgers. 40 00:01:24,467 --> 00:01:25,800 We do fried chicken. 41 00:01:25,867 --> 00:01:27,700 Prior to owning the restaurant, 42 00:01:27,767 --> 00:01:30,000 I worked for a telecom company for 13 years. 43 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,767 I worked for a telecom company for 13 years. 44 00:01:30,767 --> 00:01:34,266 But I wasn't passionate about working for Corporate America 45 00:01:34,266 --> 00:01:36,367 or working in banking or anything like that. 46 00:01:36,367 --> 00:01:38,066 My passion was always cooking. 47 00:01:38,066 --> 00:01:42,000 I was catering on the side during the weekends for several years. 48 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:44,867 Someone came to me about opening up a restaurant. 49 00:01:44,867 --> 00:01:46,467 And it happened very quickly. 50 00:01:46,467 --> 00:01:49,166 I took a leave of absence to get it started. 51 00:01:49,166 --> 00:01:51,000 We found a location. 52 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:53,467 And 30 days later, I quit my job. 53 00:01:53,467 --> 00:01:55,000 And we started Gigi's. 54 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:57,467 In 2011, when we opened it, 55 00:01:57,467 --> 00:01:59,100 it was a great success. 56 00:01:59,166 --> 00:02:00,000 I have to get a pack of those bell peppers and onions, 57 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,667 I have to get a pack of those bell peppers and onions, 58 00:02:01,667 --> 00:02:02,700 out of the other refrigerator. 59 00:02:02,767 --> 00:02:03,667 Okay. 60 00:02:03,667 --> 00:02:07,066 Ryan has been my chef, since day one. 61 00:02:07,066 --> 00:02:08,567 And I trust him. 62 00:02:08,567 --> 00:02:12,266 I can walk out the kitchen and know that he's here for me. 63 00:02:12,266 --> 00:02:15,266 And he'll make sure that everything is in order. 64 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:17,166 In 2020, 65 00:02:17,166 --> 00:02:19,767 we expanded here to a larger location. 66 00:02:19,767 --> 00:02:22,100 When we moved over here, it was more stress. 67 00:02:23,066 --> 00:02:24,367 So it was harder. 68 00:02:24,367 --> 00:02:26,667 And at that point, I was doing everything. 69 00:02:26,667 --> 00:02:29,000 I'd make sure that the food is cooked, 70 00:02:29,066 --> 00:02:30,000 and the meals are set. 71 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,700 and the meals are set. 72 00:02:30,767 --> 00:02:33,367 Pay bills, mop, cook, serve. 73 00:02:33,367 --> 00:02:35,667 Because I work so much, 74 00:02:35,667 --> 00:02:38,100 I started to have medical issues, 75 00:02:38,166 --> 00:02:39,867 standing on my feet. 76 00:02:39,867 --> 00:02:42,200 I had back surgery last year. 77 00:02:42,266 --> 00:02:44,767 So I needed help with the business. 78 00:02:45,700 --> 00:02:46,567 [GiGi sighs] 79 00:02:48,100 --> 00:02:49,266 [Leslie] Hey girl. 80 00:02:49,266 --> 00:02:50,700 [GiGi] My daughter Leslie 81 00:02:50,767 --> 00:02:53,266 has been here for two years now. 82 00:02:53,266 --> 00:02:57,266 So it's just here recently, that she has invested a lot of her time. 83 00:02:57,266 --> 00:02:58,500 All right, you're gonna have catfish. 84 00:02:58,567 --> 00:02:59,900 What two sides would you like? 85 00:02:59,967 --> 00:03:00,000 Leslie got on board because 86 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,867 Leslie got on board because 87 00:03:01,867 --> 00:03:05,000 she sees the stress that I've gone through, 88 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:08,467 and she wants to do whatever she can to help me. 89 00:03:08,467 --> 00:03:11,667 [Leslie] This is her baby. She built this, 90 00:03:11,667 --> 00:03:14,567 from just basically her sweat and tears. 91 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:18,967 My passion to help her in this restaurant 92 00:03:18,967 --> 00:03:21,300 is because I don't want her to... 93 00:03:21,367 --> 00:03:24,100 stress and die over this. 94 00:03:24,100 --> 00:03:26,967 Most of what I do here at the restaurant 95 00:03:26,967 --> 00:03:30,000 is take care of customers, training, hiring. 96 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,100 is take care of customers, training, hiring. 97 00:03:31,166 --> 00:03:33,667 But when I came here to work full time, 98 00:03:33,667 --> 00:03:35,500 they did not receive me with open arms. 99 00:03:35,567 --> 00:03:36,867 So you just not gonna say nothing. 100 00:03:36,867 --> 00:03:38,000 You're not gonna communicate at all. 101 00:03:38,066 --> 00:03:39,600 Well, guess what, that's your problem. 102 00:03:39,667 --> 00:03:41,467 Leslie. Leslie. Leslie. 103 00:03:41,467 --> 00:03:42,567 I want you to make sure that 104 00:03:42,567 --> 00:03:44,166 -we have enough food... -Oh, 105 00:03:44,166 --> 00:03:45,500 -there you go with this, boss. -...so that we don't run out of green beans. 106 00:03:45,567 --> 00:03:46,467 All right. 107 00:03:46,467 --> 00:03:47,767 [Ryan] Leslie is... 108 00:03:47,767 --> 00:03:50,600 somebody who wants the same thing as her mom, 109 00:03:50,667 --> 00:03:54,100 but in a different way. She have a controlling problem. 110 00:03:54,100 --> 00:03:56,567 If it's not my way, it's not right. 111 00:03:56,567 --> 00:03:59,600 Ringing up these orders you have to make sure you push the proper button. 112 00:03:59,667 --> 00:04:00,000 -I did. -No, you didn't. 113 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,800 -I did. -No, you didn't. 114 00:04:01,867 --> 00:04:04,200 [GiGi] Leslie is no nonsense. 115 00:04:04,266 --> 00:04:06,700 And sometimes she steps on people's toes. 116 00:04:06,767 --> 00:04:08,400 Just make sure that you press the right button. 117 00:04:08,467 --> 00:04:09,400 [GiGi] She is very direct. 118 00:04:10,100 --> 00:04:11,767 But she never yells. 119 00:04:11,767 --> 00:04:14,867 She doesn't raise her voice unless she's arguing with Ryan. 120 00:04:14,867 --> 00:04:16,367 I just need you all to just stop it. 121 00:04:16,367 --> 00:04:19,367 Okay, Ma. I'mma walk away. I'm just gonna walk away. 122 00:04:19,367 --> 00:04:20,667 You're right. 123 00:04:20,667 --> 00:04:23,000 He's just rude and disrespectful. 124 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:26,867 Because he knows that he's Gigi's guy. 125 00:04:26,867 --> 00:04:28,867 [Ryan] It got so bad between me and Leslie, 126 00:04:28,867 --> 00:04:30,000 if she comes in the building, 127 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,400 if she comes in the building, 128 00:04:30,967 --> 00:04:32,700 I'm ready to go home. 129 00:04:32,767 --> 00:04:34,000 That's what I'm talking, with your daughter. 130 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,867 Baby Boss. 131 00:04:35,867 --> 00:04:38,300 Ryan's been with me, since we opened. 132 00:04:38,367 --> 00:04:40,100 He's been in our life for 11 years. 133 00:04:40,567 --> 00:04:41,800 I consider him... 134 00:04:44,166 --> 00:04:46,367 [voice breaks] ...like my son. I don't have a son, so... 135 00:04:47,100 --> 00:04:48,367 I really love Ryan. 136 00:04:49,100 --> 00:04:50,500 You know, and um... 137 00:04:53,500 --> 00:04:54,367 Um... 138 00:04:55,900 --> 00:04:57,667 Him and Leslie just needs to talk. 139 00:04:59,767 --> 00:05:00,000 They both have the same goal in mind. 140 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:02,100 They both have the same goal in mind. 141 00:05:02,100 --> 00:05:04,467 But they don't want to reach it together. 142 00:05:04,467 --> 00:05:08,266 At this point, I don't know what to do. 143 00:05:08,266 --> 00:05:12,900 I am trying to keep my head above water, everyday. 144 00:05:14,266 --> 00:05:15,100 I'm tired. 145 00:05:16,867 --> 00:05:17,667 Just tired. 146 00:05:19,100 --> 00:05:20,867 [sniffles] 147 00:05:40,467 --> 00:05:43,900 [Robert] You walk in, and I gotta tell you, it looks like a nail salon. 148 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:46,900 It says on the outside soul food. 149 00:05:46,967 --> 00:05:48,266 This looks like 150 00:05:48,266 --> 00:05:50,266 nothing to do with soul food. 151 00:05:50,266 --> 00:05:53,266 To my right here, banquet tables and chairs. 152 00:05:53,266 --> 00:05:55,467 Soda boxes on the floor. 153 00:05:55,467 --> 00:05:58,266 This is so sterile, it's not even funny. 154 00:05:58,266 --> 00:06:00,000 Then if I walk back here, 155 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,066 Then if I walk back here, 156 00:06:00,066 --> 00:06:02,100 I see, I've seen table. 157 00:06:02,166 --> 00:06:05,800 So it's just a grab and go kind of restaurant. 158 00:06:05,867 --> 00:06:08,000 Is it a buffet? Is it a sit-down? 159 00:06:09,066 --> 00:06:10,266 I have no idea. 160 00:06:10,266 --> 00:06:12,667 There's no feeling. There's no identity. 161 00:06:12,667 --> 00:06:13,567 My goodness. 162 00:06:14,900 --> 00:06:16,667 Cynthia! Travis! 163 00:06:16,667 --> 00:06:18,467 Come in the restaurant, please. 164 00:06:18,467 --> 00:06:20,500 -Hi, welcome to GiGi's. -Good morning. 165 00:06:20,567 --> 00:06:22,367 [Robert] Take a seat. 166 00:06:22,367 --> 00:06:24,266 I feel like, I'm in a nail salon. 167 00:06:24,266 --> 00:06:25,800 What is this place? 168 00:06:25,867 --> 00:06:26,900 It's a soul food restaurant. 169 00:06:27,667 --> 00:06:29,100 Okay. 170 00:06:29,166 --> 00:06:30,000 Is it a buffet? Is it a sit-down? What is it? 171 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,467 Is it a buffet? Is it a sit-down? What is it? 172 00:06:31,467 --> 00:06:33,367 We put the food on the buffet. 173 00:06:33,367 --> 00:06:35,767 And then we have cooked to order as well. 174 00:06:35,767 --> 00:06:37,500 Is that what you want it to remain? 175 00:06:37,567 --> 00:06:39,567 [GiGi] I would like for it to be a... 176 00:06:40,066 --> 00:06:40,867 buffet. 177 00:06:41,567 --> 00:06:43,200 I wanna, I wanna make money. 178 00:06:43,266 --> 00:06:45,000 -We'll find out about that in a minute. -[GiGi] Okay. 179 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:47,266 So first of all, uh, tell me about yourselves? 180 00:06:48,100 --> 00:06:49,200 Well, um... 181 00:06:49,767 --> 00:06:52,800 We met in... 2000. 182 00:06:52,867 --> 00:06:54,700 Married in 2005. 183 00:06:54,767 --> 00:06:58,000 And we opened up the restaurant in 2011. 184 00:06:58,066 --> 00:07:00,000 Before you opened the restaurant what did you both do? 185 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,400 Before you opened the restaurant what did you both do? 186 00:07:00,467 --> 00:07:03,500 I worked for a telecom company for 13 years. 187 00:07:03,567 --> 00:07:05,100 [Travis] And I worked for the cable company. 188 00:07:05,166 --> 00:07:06,767 I was the maintenance tech. 189 00:07:06,767 --> 00:07:10,600 So what in 2011, prompted you 190 00:07:10,667 --> 00:07:12,266 to get into the restaurant business? 191 00:07:12,266 --> 00:07:14,066 I come from a family of cooks. 192 00:07:14,066 --> 00:07:15,767 -Home cooks? -[GiGi] Home cooks. 193 00:07:15,767 --> 00:07:17,567 Cooking has always been my passion. 194 00:07:17,567 --> 00:07:19,667 My dream was to own a restaurant... 195 00:07:19,667 --> 00:07:20,867 And you ran along with it? 196 00:07:20,867 --> 00:07:21,867 Of course. 197 00:07:21,867 --> 00:07:24,767 You decide because you're a, "a good cook," 198 00:07:24,767 --> 00:07:27,700 -you're gonna get into the restaurant business. -Yeah. 199 00:07:27,767 --> 00:07:30,000 That's what she wanted to do. That where her passion was. 200 00:07:30,066 --> 00:07:31,200 That's where her heart was. 201 00:07:31,266 --> 00:07:32,600 And I'm behind my wife. 202 00:07:32,667 --> 00:07:34,000 [Robert] So who does what here? 203 00:07:34,066 --> 00:07:35,367 [Travis] I do what I can. 204 00:07:35,367 --> 00:07:37,767 Because of my disability, I can't do much. 205 00:07:37,767 --> 00:07:39,166 What is your disability? 206 00:07:39,166 --> 00:07:41,900 I am partially paralyzed on my right side. I'm a disabled veteran. 207 00:07:41,967 --> 00:07:43,467 -What branch were you in? -[Travis] The army. 208 00:07:44,266 --> 00:07:46,367 Okay. Thank you for your service. 209 00:07:46,367 --> 00:07:48,100 What is your job? 210 00:07:48,166 --> 00:07:52,100 I had back surgery last year, due to standing on my feet and... 211 00:07:52,867 --> 00:07:53,967 I really need to retire. 212 00:07:55,567 --> 00:07:56,567 [Robert] Sorry to hear that. 213 00:07:57,667 --> 00:07:59,400 So who's in charge, when you're not here? 214 00:07:59,467 --> 00:08:00,000 My daughter. She's a part of the business as well. 215 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,900 My daughter. She's a part of the business as well. 216 00:08:01,967 --> 00:08:03,266 She came to assist me, 217 00:08:03,266 --> 00:08:07,600 because of my body and my illness. 218 00:08:07,667 --> 00:08:08,867 When did she start with you? 219 00:08:09,467 --> 00:08:11,000 2019. 220 00:08:11,066 --> 00:08:12,600 -She actually manage... -She's the manager. 221 00:08:12,667 --> 00:08:13,967 -She's the front end manager. -...manages the front. 222 00:08:13,967 --> 00:08:15,100 Do you own the building? 223 00:08:15,100 --> 00:08:17,100 No, we rent. 224 00:08:17,166 --> 00:08:20,100 2011, when you leased the building what were you paying for it? 225 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:22,100 Well, I wasn't here in 2011. 226 00:08:22,100 --> 00:08:24,166 The first location was in a gas station 227 00:08:24,166 --> 00:08:26,166 and it was like 600 square foot. 228 00:08:26,166 --> 00:08:29,000 So the money you made in that restaurant, what was it? 229 00:08:29,066 --> 00:08:30,000 We really didn't make any money. 230 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,100 We really didn't make any money. 231 00:08:32,567 --> 00:08:33,800 When did you come into this space? 232 00:08:34,300 --> 00:08:35,634 2020. 233 00:08:35,634 --> 00:08:37,667 Why would you open another restaurant knowing that you failed? 234 00:08:37,667 --> 00:08:40,266 We didn't realize that it was a failure. 235 00:08:40,266 --> 00:08:44,100 Because we didn't keep our books to even know... 236 00:08:44,166 --> 00:08:45,667 that we didn't make any money. 237 00:08:47,567 --> 00:08:48,800 Wow. 238 00:08:48,867 --> 00:08:50,667 When I opened the restaurant, I had... 239 00:08:50,667 --> 00:08:52,367 I just opened the restaurant 240 00:08:52,867 --> 00:08:54,667 wanting to cook. 241 00:08:54,667 --> 00:08:57,667 -I didn't open the restaurant-- -Look cooking at home, 242 00:08:57,667 --> 00:09:00,000 -it is very different to cooking in a restaurant. -Is different. Yes. 243 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,166 -it is very different to cooking in a restaurant. -Is different. Yes. 244 00:09:00,166 --> 00:09:02,000 Your passion is costing you money. 245 00:09:05,100 --> 00:09:09,000 The dream is not a dream if you have nothing to show for it. 246 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:11,200 That's not a dream. That's a nightmare. 247 00:09:13,266 --> 00:09:15,567 I've gotta fix this. 248 00:09:15,567 --> 00:09:19,000 All right, I'm gonna watch your service. Do what you do. 249 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:20,400 And we'll see where to go from there. 250 00:09:20,467 --> 00:09:21,400 -Okay? -[GiGi] Okay. 251 00:09:21,467 --> 00:09:22,500 Thank you. 252 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:29,166 -[Travis] You okay? -[GiGi] Yeah, come on. 253 00:09:29,166 --> 00:09:30,000 We gotta do service. Get service going. 254 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,800 We gotta do service. Get service going. 255 00:09:31,867 --> 00:09:34,867 There was a lot that I needed to know and I didn't know. 256 00:09:34,867 --> 00:09:39,066 I'm hoping that he sees that what I have is good enough. 257 00:09:44,166 --> 00:09:46,367 You guys ready? You guys ready with the kitchen? 258 00:09:46,367 --> 00:09:47,700 [Ryan] Yeah. Hit me. 259 00:09:48,367 --> 00:09:49,800 Go ahead. 260 00:09:49,867 --> 00:09:53,000 Hi. Welcome to GiGi's. Come on in. 261 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:55,400 -[Leslie] Hello. Welcome to GiGi's. -[waitress] Welcome to GiGi's. 262 00:09:56,567 --> 00:09:58,000 [waitress] All right, what can I get for you, sir? 263 00:09:58,066 --> 00:09:59,867 [woman] Some macaroni and cheese. 264 00:09:59,867 --> 00:10:00,000 -Turkey wings. -Would you like gravy as well? 265 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,667 -Turkey wings. -Would you like gravy as well? 266 00:10:02,667 --> 00:10:05,266 [Robert] With Gigi needing to take a step back for her health, 267 00:10:05,266 --> 00:10:07,800 I am focused on how Leslie runs the operation. 268 00:10:07,867 --> 00:10:09,667 Is it just one plate for you? 269 00:10:09,667 --> 00:10:12,567 Hold on, one second. Let's take care of these guests first. 270 00:10:12,567 --> 00:10:14,800 And make sure that they get everything that they need. 271 00:10:14,867 --> 00:10:16,166 -[Robert] What's your name? -[Leslie] Leslie. 272 00:10:16,166 --> 00:10:18,800 -[Robert] You're the manager, right? -I am. 273 00:10:18,867 --> 00:10:20,400 What's gonna be your two sides, sir? 274 00:10:20,467 --> 00:10:22,767 I need to you write the sides on the plate. 275 00:10:22,767 --> 00:10:24,367 Finish with this young lady first, 276 00:10:24,367 --> 00:10:26,200 then we'll move on to the gentleman, okay? 277 00:10:26,266 --> 00:10:28,100 [Robert] Leslie is focused and in charge, 278 00:10:28,100 --> 00:10:29,700 but she is a micro manager. 279 00:10:29,767 --> 00:10:30,000 And that can rub employees the wrong way. 280 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,367 And that can rub employees the wrong way. 281 00:10:32,367 --> 00:10:35,567 So if you don't have a pen, let me get a pen for you. 282 00:10:35,567 --> 00:10:37,467 Who is the chef? What's your name? 283 00:10:37,467 --> 00:10:38,800 -Ryan. -Ryan. 284 00:10:38,867 --> 00:10:40,467 Yes, sir. 285 00:10:40,467 --> 00:10:42,900 [Robert] What do you think the issues are here? How's the owner to work for? 286 00:10:42,967 --> 00:10:44,266 Oh, she's great, man. 287 00:10:44,266 --> 00:10:46,166 I mean, I would work for nobody else but her. 288 00:10:46,166 --> 00:10:48,300 Who is better? Her or her daughter? 289 00:10:48,367 --> 00:10:49,200 Gigi's far better. 290 00:10:50,200 --> 00:10:52,000 -Okay. Cool. -Yeah. 291 00:10:52,066 --> 00:10:54,266 Hey, how much longer on that salmon? 292 00:10:54,266 --> 00:10:56,567 We just dropped the salmon. I mean, you've gotta wait. 293 00:10:56,567 --> 00:10:58,166 Ryan, is there any more green beans? 294 00:10:58,166 --> 00:11:00,000 Woman, I'm busy right now. You see all these orders I got, right here? 295 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,066 Woman, I'm busy right now. You see all these orders I got, right here? 296 00:11:01,066 --> 00:11:03,467 If you don't know what to do, then I'm gonna tell you what to do. 297 00:11:03,467 --> 00:11:04,800 [Ryan] Yeah, you can't tell me nothing. 298 00:11:04,867 --> 00:11:06,233 -I can. -[laughs mockingly] 299 00:11:06,233 --> 00:11:08,767 [Robert] For Gigi to step back from running this restaurant, 300 00:11:08,767 --> 00:11:12,000 she's gonna need her daughter and her chef 301 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,266 to stop fighting. 302 00:11:13,266 --> 00:11:15,467 -Stop it! -[Ryan] Okay. 303 00:11:15,467 --> 00:11:18,200 [Robert] If Leslie and Ryan can't get on the same page, 304 00:11:18,266 --> 00:11:19,800 then this place is doomed. 305 00:11:19,867 --> 00:11:21,667 [GiGi] I don't want you guys to say nothing else. 306 00:11:21,667 --> 00:11:23,266 Good bye. Leslie, good bye 307 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:28,767 [GiGi] Stop it. 308 00:11:28,767 --> 00:11:31,066 -Okay. -[GiGi] I don't want you guys to say nothing else. 309 00:11:31,700 --> 00:11:33,900 Good bye Leslie, good bye. 310 00:11:33,967 --> 00:11:36,767 [Robert] I'm at GiGi's place where Leslie, the owner's daughter 311 00:11:36,767 --> 00:11:38,400 and Ryan, the head chef 312 00:11:38,467 --> 00:11:39,900 cannot stop fighting. 313 00:11:39,967 --> 00:11:42,467 It's dragging the entire restaurant down. 314 00:11:42,767 --> 00:11:43,967 Gigi! 315 00:11:46,867 --> 00:11:49,667 So I have a question. Why the animosity? 316 00:11:49,667 --> 00:11:52,800 Everybody does what they want to do. 317 00:11:52,867 --> 00:11:56,066 And when I come in and say, "Hey, no. No more of this." 318 00:11:56,066 --> 00:11:56,519 It's all, "Oh. Leslie don't know how to talk to people. 319 00:11:56,519 --> 00:11:57,767 It's all, "Oh. Leslie don't know how to talk to people. 320 00:11:57,767 --> 00:11:58,800 Leslie do this." 321 00:11:58,867 --> 00:12:01,266 No, Leslie is trying to maintain this business. 322 00:12:01,266 --> 00:12:03,767 Even asking him to do inventory 323 00:12:03,767 --> 00:12:06,700 or count how many pieces of chicken that he has in his refrigerator 324 00:12:06,767 --> 00:12:07,667 is a problem. 325 00:12:07,667 --> 00:12:08,900 What are you thinking right now, Ryan? 326 00:12:09,867 --> 00:12:11,433 I'm just listening. 327 00:12:11,433 --> 00:12:14,467 That's all he do, is listen. He don't have no communication about nothing. 328 00:12:14,467 --> 00:12:18,400 If somebody tell him that he need to do it this way, it's... [scoffs] 329 00:12:18,467 --> 00:12:19,567 You are forceful. 330 00:12:19,567 --> 00:12:22,066 And by the way, I'm okay with that. 331 00:12:22,066 --> 00:12:24,100 But the leader also has to be able to listen. 332 00:12:24,166 --> 00:12:26,519 -[whispers] She don't. -And you have to be able to communi... What was that? 333 00:12:26,519 --> 00:12:26,600 -[whispers] She don't. -And you have to be able to communi... What was that? 334 00:12:26,667 --> 00:12:28,066 -[softly] She don't. She... -[Leslie] Yeah. 335 00:12:28,066 --> 00:12:29,567 -Listen to what? -She don't listen. 336 00:12:29,567 --> 00:12:31,800 You don't have no conversation. 337 00:12:31,867 --> 00:12:32,800 [blowing] 338 00:12:32,867 --> 00:12:34,600 We'll get into that later. 339 00:12:34,600 --> 00:12:38,100 Leslie and Ryan's relationship is Gigi's biggest problem in this restaurant. 340 00:12:38,100 --> 00:12:40,467 All right. Appreciate you being here, folks. Thanks very much. 341 00:12:40,467 --> 00:12:43,600 So I can't waste any more time if I'm gonna fix it. 342 00:12:43,667 --> 00:12:45,867 That's what I deal with on a daily basis. 343 00:12:45,867 --> 00:12:49,066 It's like really being... frustrated. 344 00:12:49,066 --> 00:12:50,400 Just to get my point across. 345 00:12:50,467 --> 00:12:53,400 She still hasn't learnt to give people a chance 346 00:12:53,467 --> 00:12:55,166 to voice their opinion. 347 00:12:55,166 --> 00:12:56,519 How can we work on it? It has to start from respect. 348 00:12:56,519 --> 00:13:00,066 How can we work on it? It has to start from respect. 349 00:13:00,066 --> 00:13:02,600 [Robert] I'm concerned about the food being served from the buffet, 350 00:13:02,667 --> 00:13:04,066 and the back kitchen. 351 00:13:04,066 --> 00:13:06,166 Give a little bit of each of the sides. 352 00:13:06,166 --> 00:13:07,867 I'm gonna order food from both. 353 00:13:07,867 --> 00:13:09,967 Some fried chicken cooked in the back. 354 00:13:09,967 --> 00:13:12,166 So I can see the full culinary picture. 355 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:14,166 [sighs] 356 00:13:15,367 --> 00:13:17,166 This is the sample of the buffet. 357 00:13:17,166 --> 00:13:20,300 Mac and Cheese. I know in the south they like it dry and baked. 358 00:13:23,300 --> 00:13:25,166 Not much seasoning. The chicken. 359 00:13:28,767 --> 00:13:31,500 Moist, but again no flavor. The brown sauce itself... 360 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,367 Tastes like wallpaper paste. 361 00:13:34,367 --> 00:13:37,166 There's no stock, there's no bones, there's no tomato. 362 00:13:37,166 --> 00:13:38,300 There's no anything. 363 00:13:38,367 --> 00:13:40,667 You know, to give it some body. Collard greens. 364 00:13:42,867 --> 00:13:44,800 Very bitter. Not good at all. 365 00:13:46,300 --> 00:13:47,467 This is terrible. 366 00:13:47,467 --> 00:13:50,667 All right. I have your fried catfish for you. 367 00:13:50,667 --> 00:13:52,266 -And fried chicken. -Thank you. 368 00:13:52,266 --> 00:13:54,367 Catfish. 369 00:13:54,367 --> 00:13:56,519 Looks pretty. I mean, if I look at this, I look at all of that. 370 00:13:56,519 --> 00:13:57,700 Looks pretty. I mean, if I look at this, I look at all of that. 371 00:13:57,767 --> 00:13:58,967 This is a way better look. 372 00:14:00,100 --> 00:14:01,567 It's crispy. It's hot. 373 00:14:04,367 --> 00:14:06,567 Not a bad piece of fish. It needs to be seasoned but, 374 00:14:07,467 --> 00:14:08,900 it's good. The chicken. 375 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:13,266 Again, no seasoning. But cooked beautifully. 376 00:14:13,266 --> 00:14:15,400 Gigi! Leslie! 377 00:14:17,767 --> 00:14:19,000 Hmm. 378 00:14:19,066 --> 00:14:20,600 The best thing I got so far, 379 00:14:20,667 --> 00:14:23,667 is the way the fish is cooked 'cause it is cooked beautifully. 380 00:14:23,667 --> 00:14:24,867 And the way the chicken is cooked. 381 00:14:26,066 --> 00:14:26,519 -Of course. -But the buffet, this is awful. 382 00:14:26,519 --> 00:14:28,667 -Of course. -But the buffet, this is awful. 383 00:14:29,667 --> 00:14:30,867 Collard greens are over salted. 384 00:14:30,867 --> 00:14:33,000 I don't mind that you bake mac and cheese, 385 00:14:33,066 --> 00:14:34,567 but there's nothing to bake in there. 386 00:14:36,266 --> 00:14:37,967 The gravy, it's disgusting. 387 00:14:37,967 --> 00:14:39,300 It tastes like wallpaper paste. 388 00:14:41,100 --> 00:14:42,700 So here's the dilemma. 389 00:14:42,767 --> 00:14:44,467 Buffet. Service. 390 00:14:44,467 --> 00:14:45,867 What is your ideal restaurant? 391 00:14:45,867 --> 00:14:47,900 When we started this business, 392 00:14:47,967 --> 00:14:49,166 I started it 393 00:14:49,767 --> 00:14:51,567 with a buffet line. 394 00:14:51,567 --> 00:14:53,767 I thought it worked. 395 00:14:53,767 --> 00:14:56,519 But I want to do what it takes to make this business work. 396 00:14:56,519 --> 00:14:58,867 But I want to do what it takes to make this business work. 397 00:14:58,867 --> 00:15:01,100 I'm stressed everyday. 398 00:15:01,100 --> 00:15:03,100 I don't want to be here... 399 00:15:05,100 --> 00:15:07,667 -For nothing. -Yeah, just wasting my time. 400 00:15:16,066 --> 00:15:19,266 [Robert] The pros that we have with the buffet, 401 00:15:19,266 --> 00:15:22,000 it is good 'cause it's fast. You can get a lot of people through. 402 00:15:22,667 --> 00:15:25,166 What I like about this is, 403 00:15:25,166 --> 00:15:26,519 if I want to sit down, then I know it's coming. 404 00:15:26,519 --> 00:15:27,266 if I want to sit down, then I know it's coming. 405 00:15:27,266 --> 00:15:31,300 I know it's gonna be hot. I think there's a play for both of them. 406 00:15:31,367 --> 00:15:34,166 So what I'm thinking, lunch buffet 407 00:15:34,166 --> 00:15:36,000 and then a dinner service. 408 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,900 [GiGi] I'm willing to make changes. 409 00:15:37,967 --> 00:15:40,600 I just need to know what comes with the change, 410 00:15:40,667 --> 00:15:43,367 and how I adapt to those changes. 411 00:15:45,100 --> 00:15:47,467 [Robert] Okay. I'm gonna meet with my designer 412 00:15:47,467 --> 00:15:49,367 Lynn and then my builder Tom. 413 00:15:49,367 --> 00:15:52,967 You guys go and grab some lunch and some coffee or whatever and um, 414 00:15:52,967 --> 00:15:55,367 while I try and figure this conundrum out. 415 00:15:55,367 --> 00:15:56,519 -[Leslie] Okay. All right. -[GiGi] Thank you. 416 00:15:56,519 --> 00:15:56,567 -[Leslie] Okay. All right. -[GiGi] Thank you. 417 00:15:58,667 --> 00:15:59,667 [Tom] GiGi's. 418 00:16:00,600 --> 00:16:02,567 -Hey. -[Lynn] GiGi's place. 419 00:16:02,567 --> 00:16:04,200 -[Tom] Well... -Welcome! 420 00:16:04,266 --> 00:16:06,266 -Interesting place. -GiGi's place. 421 00:16:06,266 --> 00:16:08,567 So look, after talking to the owners. 422 00:16:08,567 --> 00:16:10,767 I'm gonna go lunch buffet, 423 00:16:10,767 --> 00:16:12,667 and then a dinner service. 424 00:16:12,667 --> 00:16:15,567 So what can we do with the corral, 425 00:16:15,567 --> 00:16:19,667 that opens the space up yet still keeps this intact? 426 00:16:19,667 --> 00:16:21,400 Would you be cool if we kept part of it 427 00:16:21,467 --> 00:16:23,467 and then opened maybe in the middle. 428 00:16:23,467 --> 00:16:25,066 And by still keeping some of it, 429 00:16:25,066 --> 00:16:26,519 -then it shows that it's still a corral. -Mmm-hmm. 430 00:16:26,519 --> 00:16:27,166 -then it shows that it's still a corral. -Mmm-hmm. 431 00:16:27,166 --> 00:16:29,400 But not so closed in where you are. 432 00:16:29,467 --> 00:16:31,000 Yeah, I'm okay with that. 433 00:16:31,066 --> 00:16:32,266 Then follow me this way. 434 00:16:32,266 --> 00:16:34,500 I want this all to be dining room 435 00:16:34,567 --> 00:16:36,700 with real chairs, real tables. 436 00:16:36,767 --> 00:16:37,900 -A restaurant maybe. -Yeah. 437 00:16:37,967 --> 00:16:39,800 Yeah, like a restaurant instead of a room. 438 00:16:39,867 --> 00:16:42,767 What are you thinking? Like southern vibe or a hardcore soul food? 439 00:16:42,767 --> 00:16:44,400 No, I don't want a hardcore soul food. 440 00:16:44,467 --> 00:16:46,166 I think it should be a southern kind of, 441 00:16:46,166 --> 00:16:48,367 then it allows me to change the menu and... 442 00:16:48,367 --> 00:16:50,300 -Right, cool, okay. -[Robert] Give me a little bit more adaptive. 443 00:16:50,367 --> 00:16:52,066 -Like just a comfortable southern place... -[Robert] Yeah. 444 00:16:52,066 --> 00:16:53,166 ...to come grab some grub. 445 00:16:53,166 --> 00:16:54,667 All right. Any questions? 446 00:16:54,667 --> 00:16:55,934 Let's go. 447 00:16:55,967 --> 00:16:56,519 Travis! GiGi! Leslie! Bring your people in. Let's go. 448 00:16:56,519 --> 00:16:58,367 Travis! GiGi! Leslie! Bring your people in. Let's go. 449 00:16:58,367 --> 00:17:00,066 [Tom] All right. Let's load her out. 450 00:17:00,066 --> 00:17:01,800 Tables and chairs that way. 451 00:17:03,266 --> 00:17:05,400 All the Styrofoam over here too. 452 00:17:05,467 --> 00:17:07,100 [Lynn] You can take that one, yes. 453 00:17:07,166 --> 00:17:09,300 [Robert] Down. We pull out, the curtain down too. 454 00:17:10,667 --> 00:17:12,066 Uh, TVs can come down too. 455 00:17:12,066 --> 00:17:13,000 Has to come off. 456 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:14,700 Let's go, let's go, let's go. 457 00:17:14,767 --> 00:17:17,467 It's overwhelming. We put a lot into it. 458 00:17:17,467 --> 00:17:19,467 And it's almost, like for nothing. 459 00:17:19,467 --> 00:17:22,200 To see what's been happening, hopefully, it's for something. 460 00:17:22,266 --> 00:17:24,467 [Robert] All right, if you're not doing anything, get out. 461 00:17:24,467 --> 00:17:26,519 All right, leave it. Out, out. Everybody out except the owners. 462 00:17:26,519 --> 00:17:26,667 All right, leave it. Out, out. Everybody out except the owners. 463 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:29,600 See how fast that was? 464 00:17:30,767 --> 00:17:33,467 -[sighs] -What are you getting all upset about Travis? 465 00:17:34,266 --> 00:17:36,667 Tearing this down. It is kind of... 466 00:17:37,300 --> 00:17:38,767 To build this up. 467 00:17:38,767 --> 00:17:41,200 -[sighs] -As hard it is to see, 468 00:17:41,266 --> 00:17:43,066 take one last look around you because 469 00:17:43,066 --> 00:17:45,600 it will not be like this when you comeback. 470 00:17:45,667 --> 00:17:47,100 Any questions? 471 00:17:47,166 --> 00:17:48,100 You go out the front door, 472 00:17:48,867 --> 00:17:50,000 and don't look back. 473 00:17:51,667 --> 00:17:54,000 Gigi's gonna have to make some huge decisions 474 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:56,266 if she's going to turn this place around. 475 00:17:56,266 --> 00:17:56,519 But she's not the only one who needs a wake-up call. 476 00:17:56,519 --> 00:17:58,800 But she's not the only one who needs a wake-up call. 477 00:18:00,166 --> 00:18:02,500 So I've come up with an exercise to help figure out 478 00:18:02,567 --> 00:18:06,266 the cause of Leslie and Ryan's animosity. 479 00:18:06,266 --> 00:18:10,667 Okay, I want you to write down the grievances you have with each other. 480 00:18:12,667 --> 00:18:14,000 Leslie, you'll put yours here. 481 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,767 Ryan, you'll put yours here. 482 00:18:15,767 --> 00:18:17,567 Then we'll discuss them. How's that? 483 00:18:17,567 --> 00:18:18,467 Okay. 484 00:18:18,467 --> 00:18:20,567 Your communication has to work, 485 00:18:20,567 --> 00:18:21,800 for the future of this restaurant. 486 00:18:22,467 --> 00:18:23,367 Off you go. 487 00:18:24,567 --> 00:18:26,000 Be honest with each other. 488 00:18:26,066 --> 00:18:26,519 It's the only way this gets fixed. 489 00:18:26,519 --> 00:18:27,400 It's the only way this gets fixed. 490 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:34,300 Put yours over there, Ryan. 491 00:18:37,100 --> 00:18:38,667 Not a lot of words for me. 492 00:18:39,367 --> 00:18:40,200 [Robert] What's that mean? 493 00:18:40,867 --> 00:18:42,100 [Ryan] I love you dearly. 494 00:18:42,166 --> 00:18:43,800 [Robert] So that's not gonna help the restaurant. 495 00:18:43,867 --> 00:18:46,467 I don't have a lot to say because 496 00:18:46,467 --> 00:18:47,700 I feel like, I love you as a sister. 497 00:18:47,767 --> 00:18:49,667 [Leslie] But the grievances is what he asked for. 498 00:18:49,667 --> 00:18:51,467 Why do you have a problem with me? 499 00:18:51,467 --> 00:18:52,667 [Ryan] We are a family. 500 00:18:52,667 --> 00:18:54,367 [Robert] But that doesn't help run the restaurant. 501 00:18:55,600 --> 00:18:56,519 Why the animosity between the two of you? 502 00:18:56,519 --> 00:18:58,000 Why the animosity between the two of you? 503 00:18:58,066 --> 00:19:00,867 Because she needs to control the front of the house, 504 00:19:00,867 --> 00:19:03,200 and let me run the back of the house. 505 00:19:03,266 --> 00:19:05,200 I have more experience in the back of the house. 506 00:19:05,266 --> 00:19:08,467 But here's the problem. If she has a problem in the kitchen, comes to you, 507 00:19:08,467 --> 00:19:09,567 what are you gonna do? This? 508 00:19:13,767 --> 00:19:15,767 Why the animosity between the two of you? 509 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,367 Explain unprofessional. 510 00:19:21,367 --> 00:19:23,066 I can't say, "Hey, let's go to the office 511 00:19:23,066 --> 00:19:24,300 "and have a conversation." 512 00:19:24,367 --> 00:19:27,467 Because he want to yell from one room to the other. 513 00:19:27,467 --> 00:19:30,066 And for any reason, I have to say anything to him, 514 00:19:30,066 --> 00:19:31,767 what I get back is, 515 00:19:32,667 --> 00:19:34,367 "I can't do it. I ain't doing it." 516 00:19:34,367 --> 00:19:36,567 That is not true. 517 00:19:36,567 --> 00:19:38,467 This speaking is all about you. 518 00:19:38,467 --> 00:19:40,300 This is your way of talking to people. 519 00:19:40,367 --> 00:19:42,651 "I want this and I don't want you to talk back to me." 520 00:19:42,651 --> 00:19:42,800 "I want this and I don't want you to talk back to me." 521 00:19:43,900 --> 00:19:46,200 Why is he still here, if you don't get on with him? 522 00:19:47,100 --> 00:19:49,066 Because my mother wants him to be here. 523 00:19:49,066 --> 00:19:51,066 -Can you get me Gigi? -[man] Yes. 524 00:19:55,367 --> 00:19:57,166 Seems to be some issues here. 525 00:19:57,166 --> 00:19:58,367 There's a lot of issues. 526 00:19:58,367 --> 00:20:00,800 Why is Ryan still here working 527 00:20:01,567 --> 00:20:03,100 if you can't get on? 528 00:20:03,166 --> 00:20:05,000 She said because of you. 529 00:20:06,066 --> 00:20:09,166 Because I believe, that is not all Ryan. 530 00:20:09,166 --> 00:20:11,967 -Okay. -[Gigi] I think that they both have issues. 531 00:20:11,967 --> 00:20:12,651 [Leslie] That's not the truth. 532 00:20:12,651 --> 00:20:12,967 [Leslie] That's not the truth. 533 00:20:12,967 --> 00:20:15,000 The truth is, he's been here for you. 534 00:20:15,767 --> 00:20:17,266 -So... -Yes, that is true. 535 00:20:17,266 --> 00:20:19,600 Ryan has been with me since I opened the door. 536 00:20:19,667 --> 00:20:22,700 Ryan has been like my son and I love him like my son. 537 00:20:22,767 --> 00:20:24,200 He's gonna be here for me. 538 00:20:24,266 --> 00:20:25,667 -No matter what-- -That's the reason why he's not gone. 539 00:20:26,867 --> 00:20:28,867 [Ryan] We talk about that back line in the kitchen. 540 00:20:28,867 --> 00:20:30,500 I used to put the meat, 541 00:20:30,567 --> 00:20:32,367 and the vegetable over there. 542 00:20:32,367 --> 00:20:34,367 And she said, "I don't want it over here no more." 543 00:20:34,367 --> 00:20:38,166 She did that without acknowledging him or saying, 544 00:20:38,166 --> 00:20:40,200 "Hey Ryan, I want to change this." 545 00:20:40,266 --> 00:20:41,500 So that pissed you off. 546 00:20:41,567 --> 00:20:42,651 -Oh, most definitely. -Okay. 547 00:20:42,651 --> 00:20:43,100 -Oh, most definitely. -Okay. 548 00:20:43,166 --> 00:20:44,467 So, now we're getting somewhere. 549 00:20:44,467 --> 00:20:45,700 -Right? -Right. 550 00:20:46,567 --> 00:20:48,300 Are you angry at her 551 00:20:48,367 --> 00:20:51,000 because Gigi's bordering to run the place 552 00:20:51,066 --> 00:20:53,266 and has knocked you off the pedestal? 553 00:20:53,266 --> 00:20:54,400 [intense music playing] 554 00:20:54,467 --> 00:20:56,500 'Cause that's what it seems like to me right now. 555 00:20:56,567 --> 00:20:58,100 -You were her guy. -Yeah. 556 00:20:58,100 --> 00:20:59,600 You were in charge. 557 00:20:59,667 --> 00:21:02,767 Now you brought her in. Now you're not in charge. 558 00:21:04,600 --> 00:21:05,867 You brought in your daughter 559 00:21:05,867 --> 00:21:08,467 to run a restaurant, with no knowledge. 560 00:21:08,467 --> 00:21:10,200 And put her in charge of him. 561 00:21:11,567 --> 00:21:12,651 If it was me here, I'd be like, 562 00:21:12,651 --> 00:21:13,767 If it was me here, I'd be like, 563 00:21:13,767 --> 00:21:15,166 "She doesn't know what she's doing, 564 00:21:15,166 --> 00:21:16,600 she doesn't know the strings, she doesn't know this" 565 00:21:17,700 --> 00:21:19,066 You've got to work together 566 00:21:19,066 --> 00:21:21,266 because, maybe she can help you. 567 00:21:21,266 --> 00:21:25,367 Maybe, she has a little bit more smarts than you in certain things, 568 00:21:25,367 --> 00:21:27,567 but then, you've gotta give him something 569 00:21:27,567 --> 00:21:31,100 to show him you're gonna value him like she did. 570 00:21:31,100 --> 00:21:34,000 Your life is about to change. 571 00:21:34,066 --> 00:21:35,900 And if you want it to change, great. 572 00:21:35,967 --> 00:21:38,367 Get on the same page. 573 00:21:38,367 --> 00:21:40,700 Lose the ego! Lose the ego! 574 00:21:40,767 --> 00:21:42,651 This restaurant could be a million dollar plus restaurant. 575 00:21:42,651 --> 00:21:43,266 This restaurant could be a million dollar plus restaurant. 576 00:21:47,667 --> 00:21:49,767 I know you're proud. 577 00:21:49,767 --> 00:21:52,600 Chill a little bit. And know that it's not Mum anymore, 578 00:21:53,100 --> 00:21:54,767 it's Leslie. Okay? 579 00:21:55,667 --> 00:21:56,900 You're a fighter. 580 00:21:56,967 --> 00:21:59,800 And I like that, but there's a time to fight 581 00:21:59,867 --> 00:22:03,567 and it should be fighting together against that. 582 00:22:03,567 --> 00:22:06,100 It's been a long, hard road in this restaurant. 583 00:22:06,166 --> 00:22:07,667 And things have to change. 584 00:22:07,667 --> 00:22:10,467 It's hard for Leslie, the same for Ryan. 585 00:22:10,467 --> 00:22:12,651 I hope that they think about and take in 586 00:22:12,651 --> 00:22:14,166 I hope that they think about and take in 587 00:22:14,166 --> 00:22:16,000 the things that were said to them. 588 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,900 It would be either the end of GiGi's 589 00:22:17,967 --> 00:22:19,500 or the end of Gigi 590 00:22:19,567 --> 00:22:23,500 because of stress and everything that I've been going through. 591 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:34,266 -Hey, hey. -Hey, Robert. 592 00:22:34,266 --> 00:22:35,533 Oh! 593 00:22:35,567 --> 00:22:38,467 Wow, it looks a lot brighter, a lot lighter, a lot cleaner. 594 00:22:38,467 --> 00:22:39,667 Making some progress. 595 00:22:39,700 --> 00:22:42,651 This was the auxiliary room with that terrible curtain. 596 00:22:42,651 --> 00:22:43,400 This was the auxiliary room with that terrible curtain. 597 00:22:43,467 --> 00:22:45,100 What are we thinking in here? 598 00:22:45,166 --> 00:22:47,767 So the main plan is to give you what you wanted first. 599 00:22:47,767 --> 00:22:49,300 Two dining rooms that go together. 600 00:22:49,367 --> 00:22:51,300 So this place has no identity 601 00:22:51,367 --> 00:22:54,166 so what we're gonna do is give GiGi's some flavor. 602 00:22:54,166 --> 00:22:55,567 We've already taken down the wall, 603 00:22:55,567 --> 00:22:57,300 but it feels really open right now. 604 00:22:57,367 --> 00:22:59,800 I wanna build-- put some sitting areas in here. 605 00:22:59,867 --> 00:23:01,367 So we're gonna build some cool dividers 606 00:23:01,367 --> 00:23:02,600 made out of rolling pins. 607 00:23:02,600 --> 00:23:04,767 On the back wall, we're gonna keep the menu screens 608 00:23:04,767 --> 00:23:05,967 but we're gonna frame 'em out 609 00:23:05,967 --> 00:23:08,200 with some rustic wood to give that farmhouse vibe. 610 00:23:08,266 --> 00:23:10,000 I'm gonna bring in a pale yellow color 611 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,634 to really tone down the wall 612 00:23:11,634 --> 00:23:12,651 and it's gonna really pop nicely against the existing black floor. 613 00:23:12,651 --> 00:23:14,367 and it's gonna really pop nicely against the existing black floor. 614 00:23:14,367 --> 00:23:17,467 New rustic farmhouse tabletops and white chairs. 615 00:23:17,467 --> 00:23:19,667 When we're done, GiGi's' gonna be comfortable, 616 00:23:19,667 --> 00:23:21,867 colorful and full of soul. 617 00:23:21,867 --> 00:23:23,166 Good, all right. Love it. 618 00:23:23,166 --> 00:23:25,066 This is gonna be our feature wall. 619 00:23:25,066 --> 00:23:27,867 It's going to have the shiplap that Tom is building now. 620 00:23:27,867 --> 00:23:29,900 D'you remember when we first walked in, it said 621 00:23:29,967 --> 00:23:33,000 "In every spoon there's a little heart and soul" 622 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:34,400 or something, which is the only way 623 00:23:34,467 --> 00:23:36,700 we maybe even guessed it was southern food? 624 00:23:36,767 --> 00:23:38,000 So we're gonna take that 625 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:40,800 from being painted on the wall and it's gonna be neon. 626 00:23:40,867 --> 00:23:42,651 -And a custom sign right here. -That'll look kinda neat. 627 00:23:42,651 --> 00:23:43,700 -And a custom sign right here. -That'll look kinda neat. 628 00:23:43,767 --> 00:23:47,266 So, when we walk in here, obviously... 629 00:23:47,266 --> 00:23:49,700 -[Lynn] Wall's gone. -[Robert] I like that much better. 630 00:23:49,767 --> 00:23:53,100 I see over here, we're fixing the ceiling tiles. 631 00:23:53,100 --> 00:23:54,667 Those will all be new 632 00:23:54,667 --> 00:23:56,867 and with all the tiles we're able to salvage from there, 633 00:23:56,867 --> 00:23:58,200 we're gonna spill back into here. 634 00:23:58,266 --> 00:24:00,667 -So it looks like it's one-- -Yeah. 635 00:24:00,667 --> 00:24:01,600 -Got it. -Even it out. 636 00:24:01,667 --> 00:24:03,767 All right. I can't wait. Thanks, guys. 637 00:24:10,500 --> 00:24:11,934 [Robert] Okay, homework. 638 00:24:11,934 --> 00:24:12,651 Leslie, you're gonna make a list of the five most common commands 639 00:24:12,651 --> 00:24:16,367 Leslie, you're gonna make a list of the five most common commands 640 00:24:16,367 --> 00:24:18,867 you say to your staff each day. 641 00:24:18,867 --> 00:24:20,266 Ryan and Leslie, 642 00:24:20,266 --> 00:24:22,767 what you want for the business moving forward, 643 00:24:22,767 --> 00:24:25,266 and what you want from each other. Then. 644 00:24:25,266 --> 00:24:26,567 For you, 645 00:24:26,567 --> 00:24:28,967 I want you to go home, have a glass of wine, 646 00:24:28,967 --> 00:24:30,567 and enjoy your night. Okay? 647 00:24:31,800 --> 00:24:33,767 Today's been a long day, an emotional day. 648 00:24:34,567 --> 00:24:35,700 A lot of things happening. 649 00:24:35,767 --> 00:24:37,767 We're nowhere near finished. 650 00:24:37,767 --> 00:24:40,767 Tomorrow is even longer and we open our restaurant tomorrow. 651 00:24:40,767 --> 00:24:42,651 And yet I have a lot to teach you. So, off you go. 652 00:24:42,651 --> 00:24:43,667 And yet I have a lot to teach you. So, off you go. 653 00:24:47,867 --> 00:24:50,367 Well, for Leslie and for Ryan, 654 00:24:50,367 --> 00:24:52,467 there's a lot of work, lotta contention. 655 00:24:52,467 --> 00:24:54,567 I don't know if they can actually work together. 656 00:24:55,567 --> 00:24:56,567 Find out tomorrow. 657 00:25:01,467 --> 00:25:03,066 [Robert] It's day two at GiGi's Place 658 00:25:03,066 --> 00:25:04,367 in Covington, Georgia, 659 00:25:04,367 --> 00:25:07,166 where owner Gigi needs to take a step back 660 00:25:07,166 --> 00:25:08,266 for health reasons. 661 00:25:08,266 --> 00:25:10,266 But that's impossible with her daughter 662 00:25:10,266 --> 00:25:13,100 and longtime chef Ryan, fighting constantly. 663 00:25:13,166 --> 00:25:15,200 I gave them a lotta homework last night 664 00:25:15,266 --> 00:25:17,900 that I hope starts to get them back on track. 665 00:25:17,967 --> 00:25:20,767 But first, I need to check in with my design team. 666 00:25:21,500 --> 00:25:23,166 Hey guys, good morning. 667 00:25:23,166 --> 00:25:25,100 -Morning. -What a good day. 668 00:25:25,100 --> 00:25:27,600 So yesterday, there was a wall here. 669 00:25:27,667 --> 00:25:28,867 We got rid of the wall. 670 00:25:28,867 --> 00:25:30,457 You created, what I think is iconic "almost walls". 671 00:25:30,457 --> 00:25:33,100 You created, what I think is iconic "almost walls". 672 00:25:33,166 --> 00:25:34,233 Still letting light through. 673 00:25:34,233 --> 00:25:36,367 But the great thing is now we can put a table here. 674 00:25:36,367 --> 00:25:37,767 I know you love bench seating, 675 00:25:37,767 --> 00:25:39,467 so we can put a bench along that wall. 676 00:25:39,467 --> 00:25:42,100 You didn't change the light, but it looks so much brighter. 677 00:25:42,166 --> 00:25:43,367 [both] It's the color. 678 00:25:43,367 --> 00:25:44,600 -A hundred percent. -Yeah. 679 00:25:44,667 --> 00:25:46,100 [Robert] Let's look at the back room. 680 00:25:46,166 --> 00:25:49,867 Now we're cohesive, same colors, continual through. 681 00:25:49,867 --> 00:25:52,867 Love the back wall, love the wallpaper. 682 00:25:52,867 --> 00:25:55,600 It seems much more airy. Good, I like it. 683 00:25:55,667 --> 00:25:57,767 -Obviously, got a real long way to go-- -[Lynn] Long way. 684 00:25:57,767 --> 00:25:59,200 But I love the feel already. 685 00:25:59,200 --> 00:26:00,457 Yeah, you can get the vibe of what it's gonna look like already. 686 00:26:00,457 --> 00:26:00,600 Yeah, you can get the vibe of what it's gonna look like already. 687 00:26:00,667 --> 00:26:03,166 -Love it. All right. Thanks guys. -Good luck. 688 00:26:05,367 --> 00:26:07,300 -Good morning. -[all] Good morning. 689 00:26:07,367 --> 00:26:08,967 Let's talk about your homework. 690 00:26:08,967 --> 00:26:12,166 The five most prominent things you say to your staff. 691 00:26:13,100 --> 00:26:14,867 Refresh your line. 692 00:26:14,867 --> 00:26:17,066 Prioritize your orders. 693 00:26:17,066 --> 00:26:18,667 Put your boxes in order. 694 00:26:18,667 --> 00:26:20,767 Don't take the last of anything. 695 00:26:20,767 --> 00:26:23,100 Communicate and make sure you label and date. 696 00:26:23,166 --> 00:26:26,000 The way you deliver the information 697 00:26:26,066 --> 00:26:29,000 is the way you start fires or wars. 698 00:26:29,000 --> 00:26:30,457 It's not what you say, it's how you say it. 699 00:26:30,457 --> 00:26:31,567 It's not what you say, it's how you say it. 700 00:26:31,567 --> 00:26:33,467 Because what you say is very right. 701 00:26:33,467 --> 00:26:35,967 As much as you may be pissed off at something, 702 00:26:35,967 --> 00:26:37,667 you can't let that affect you 703 00:26:37,667 --> 00:26:39,066 and the way you run your business. 704 00:26:39,066 --> 00:26:42,300 And I think that's something you have to work on strongly. 705 00:26:42,367 --> 00:26:45,000 Staff needs to know that she's in charge of this restaurant. 706 00:26:45,066 --> 00:26:46,000 They do know that. 707 00:26:46,066 --> 00:26:47,100 I don't think they do. 708 00:26:47,100 --> 00:26:49,567 They don't. Because Ryan don't know that. 709 00:26:49,567 --> 00:26:51,500 -Ryan does know. -[Leslie] No, he don't. 710 00:26:51,567 --> 00:26:53,266 He will say, "I don't work for you. 711 00:26:53,266 --> 00:26:55,500 I don't have to do nothing that you're asking me to do." 712 00:26:55,567 --> 00:26:59,400 This staff need to be clear who's in control. 713 00:26:59,467 --> 00:27:00,457 I asked both of you, Leslie and Ryan, 714 00:27:00,457 --> 00:27:01,467 I asked both of you, Leslie and Ryan, 715 00:27:01,467 --> 00:27:03,266 what you want from each other. 716 00:27:03,266 --> 00:27:04,700 -Ryan, you'll go first. -Okay. 717 00:27:04,767 --> 00:27:06,767 What I want from you is, 718 00:27:06,767 --> 00:27:08,600 let us put our difference to the side. 719 00:27:08,667 --> 00:27:11,567 I gave Gigi my word 11 years ago 720 00:27:11,567 --> 00:27:13,367 that I want her to get to the top. 721 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:16,667 And I never believed this day would've come 722 00:27:16,667 --> 00:27:19,266 to make her restaurant, 723 00:27:19,266 --> 00:27:20,600 her dream, not my dream, 724 00:27:21,367 --> 00:27:22,500 but her dream. 725 00:27:22,500 --> 00:27:25,700 And it comes now where she could turn it over to you. 726 00:27:25,767 --> 00:27:27,066 I'm not always right. 727 00:27:28,166 --> 00:27:30,457 But I try my best to take the pressure off her. 728 00:27:30,457 --> 00:27:30,767 But I try my best to take the pressure off her. 729 00:27:32,100 --> 00:27:35,400 That was always my main focus. 730 00:27:35,467 --> 00:27:36,867 Gigi, you don't have to worry about it. 731 00:27:36,867 --> 00:27:39,767 That's what I want for you-- from you, 732 00:27:39,767 --> 00:27:40,700 and for the restaurant. 733 00:27:41,967 --> 00:27:43,867 What do you want Ryan to know? 734 00:27:43,867 --> 00:27:46,000 What I would like from you Ryan is 735 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:51,000 to know that I never wanted to make it seem like 736 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:52,700 I was stepping on your toes. 737 00:27:53,467 --> 00:27:55,467 So from this day forward, 738 00:27:55,467 --> 00:27:57,467 I want you to know completely 739 00:27:57,467 --> 00:28:00,457 that I am 110 percent on your team. 740 00:28:00,457 --> 00:28:00,567 that I am 110 percent on your team. 741 00:28:00,567 --> 00:28:04,400 I don't ever want you to feel like 742 00:28:04,467 --> 00:28:08,166 I am trying to diminish you, I make you feel less than 743 00:28:08,166 --> 00:28:10,967 because I know that you had her back this whole time. 744 00:28:10,967 --> 00:28:14,266 I genuinely want to have a relationship with you 745 00:28:14,266 --> 00:28:15,800 so this can work. 746 00:28:15,867 --> 00:28:18,467 So you committed to each other to work together? 747 00:28:18,467 --> 00:28:20,567 -[Leslie] I'm committed. Yeah. -[Ryan] Yes, I do. 748 00:28:20,567 --> 00:28:23,100 Okay, I've got a little game for you both. 749 00:28:23,166 --> 00:28:24,166 It's really about team building. 750 00:28:24,166 --> 00:28:26,000 You're both gonna head on into the kitchen 751 00:28:26,066 --> 00:28:28,266 where you'll get the instructions. 752 00:28:28,266 --> 00:28:29,967 -Okay. -Off you go. 753 00:28:30,967 --> 00:28:34,300 -Me in the kitchen? Oh, Lord. -[all laugh] 754 00:28:34,367 --> 00:28:37,867 So I gave Leslie and Ryan a little task. 755 00:28:37,867 --> 00:28:39,467 I've sent them in the kitchen. 756 00:28:39,467 --> 00:28:41,800 Uh, they have to create a dish, 757 00:28:41,867 --> 00:28:45,567 but find the ingredients first based on clues. 758 00:28:45,567 --> 00:28:48,700 Work together, maybe have a little fun. 759 00:28:48,767 --> 00:28:50,166 Communicate well. 760 00:28:50,166 --> 00:28:51,400 That's how we build teams. 761 00:28:51,467 --> 00:28:52,634 So that's what I'm having them do. 762 00:28:52,634 --> 00:28:55,867 Now, I'm gonna watch them with Gigi. See what happens. 763 00:28:56,400 --> 00:28:57,767 "Leslie and Ryan, 764 00:28:58,567 --> 00:29:00,457 your task is to make a dish 765 00:29:00,457 --> 00:29:00,867 your task is to make a dish 766 00:29:00,867 --> 00:29:03,266 but it will not be as simple as you wish. 767 00:29:03,266 --> 00:29:05,367 Work together, have some fun. 768 00:29:05,367 --> 00:29:07,367 Call me in when the dish is done." 769 00:29:07,367 --> 00:29:08,066 Yeah. 770 00:29:12,166 --> 00:29:13,400 "Leslie and Ryan, 771 00:29:14,400 --> 00:29:16,367 your task is to make a dish. 772 00:29:16,367 --> 00:29:18,567 Work together, have some fun. 773 00:29:18,567 --> 00:29:20,467 Call me in when the dish is done." 774 00:29:20,467 --> 00:29:21,567 Yeah. 775 00:29:21,567 --> 00:29:22,667 [Robert] Leslie and Ryan told me 776 00:29:22,667 --> 00:29:24,667 they're ready to start working together 777 00:29:24,667 --> 00:29:25,634 without fighting. 778 00:29:25,667 --> 00:29:27,734 But actions speak louder than words. 779 00:29:27,734 --> 00:29:29,967 So I laid out a series of clues throughout the kitchen 780 00:29:29,967 --> 00:29:32,467 for them to solve that will lead them to a recipe 781 00:29:32,467 --> 00:29:34,567 that they must prepare together. 782 00:29:34,567 --> 00:29:37,266 "This is a root vegetable 783 00:29:37,266 --> 00:29:40,457 that can be red, white or green." 784 00:29:40,457 --> 00:29:40,734 that can be red, white or green." 785 00:29:40,734 --> 00:29:43,100 That's an onion. Let's go find the onions. 786 00:29:46,867 --> 00:29:48,133 -[Leslie] Yes! See. -[Ryan] Bam! 787 00:29:48,133 --> 00:29:53,200 "What goes great on bread and wards off the undead?" 788 00:29:53,266 --> 00:29:55,300 -Garlic! -Yep. 789 00:29:57,867 --> 00:29:59,467 [Leslie] Garlic. Awesome. 790 00:29:59,467 --> 00:30:02,066 "Two sisters we are. 791 00:30:02,066 --> 00:30:04,600 One is dark, one is fair 792 00:30:04,667 --> 00:30:07,567 One from land, one from sea." 793 00:30:07,567 --> 00:30:10,367 One from land, one from sea One from land, one from-- 794 00:30:10,367 --> 00:30:10,457 [both exclaiming] Salt and pepper! 795 00:30:10,457 --> 00:30:11,867 [both exclaiming] Salt and pepper! 796 00:30:11,934 --> 00:30:14,066 [Ryan] Salt and pepper! Bam, bam, bam! 797 00:30:14,066 --> 00:30:15,467 [Robert] They're actually working pretty good together. 798 00:30:15,467 --> 00:30:16,600 Yes, they are. 799 00:30:16,600 --> 00:30:20,133 -"Find one tin that is out of place" -Outside! 800 00:30:20,133 --> 00:30:22,300 -Okay, go outside. -Outside, we gotta go outside. 801 00:30:22,367 --> 00:30:24,867 Oh, this tin? I have the recipe. 802 00:30:24,934 --> 00:30:27,834 This is awesome. That they're even talking. 803 00:30:29,500 --> 00:30:30,734 [Ryan] Let's get a cutting board. 804 00:30:30,734 --> 00:30:33,734 You do the onion, I'll break the garlic down. 805 00:30:33,734 --> 00:30:35,600 -Okay. Dice? -Yeah. 806 00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:38,166 This is the best they've ever gotten along in years. 807 00:30:38,166 --> 00:30:39,367 [Leslie] How you cut this up? 808 00:30:39,367 --> 00:30:40,457 [Ryan] I like to just take a little bit off the top. 809 00:30:40,457 --> 00:30:41,600 [Ryan] I like to just take a little bit off the top. 810 00:30:41,667 --> 00:30:42,734 [Robert] Oh, look, he's teaching her. 811 00:30:42,734 --> 00:30:44,166 -They work together-- -Uh-oh. 812 00:30:44,166 --> 00:30:47,133 And she has a domain of the front, he has the domain of the back. 813 00:30:47,133 --> 00:30:48,600 There's nothing you can't do in this restaurant. 814 00:30:48,667 --> 00:30:51,300 -[Ryan] All right! -[Leslie] Woo! Good job. 815 00:30:51,367 --> 00:30:53,467 -[Leslie] Robert! -Let's go. 816 00:30:54,300 --> 00:30:56,367 [Robert] So here's the funny part. 817 00:30:56,367 --> 00:30:57,767 We were watching the whole thing. 818 00:30:57,834 --> 00:30:59,967 It's the first time I've actually-- 819 00:30:59,967 --> 00:31:02,266 saw you both smile, funnily enough. 820 00:31:02,266 --> 00:31:03,667 [Gigi] I'm so excited. 821 00:31:03,734 --> 00:31:05,300 All right, try. Yes. 822 00:31:11,667 --> 00:31:15,600 Flavor's good. That's exactly as it should be. 823 00:31:15,667 --> 00:31:17,367 -Thank you. -And that to me, 824 00:31:17,367 --> 00:31:18,867 is a dish I will serve. 825 00:31:18,867 --> 00:31:22,467 How was that for you two working together? 826 00:31:22,467 --> 00:31:25,867 We never have this work time like this without... 827 00:31:26,467 --> 00:31:28,066 It's always a fight. 828 00:31:28,066 --> 00:31:29,367 How did it feel for you? 829 00:31:29,367 --> 00:31:31,066 It felt good, we made it work, 830 00:31:31,066 --> 00:31:34,033 and we created something awesome. 831 00:31:34,033 --> 00:31:37,000 -All right, good job. -[Leslie and Ryan] Thank you. 832 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:40,457 I've never had that much fun with Ryan ever. 833 00:31:40,457 --> 00:31:41,066 I've never had that much fun with Ryan ever. 834 00:31:41,066 --> 00:31:43,667 We could definitely rub shoulder to shoulder. 835 00:31:43,734 --> 00:31:46,367 We can work together, we can get along. 836 00:31:46,367 --> 00:31:47,667 We can make this work. 837 00:31:47,734 --> 00:31:48,767 It's a good feeling. 838 00:31:51,266 --> 00:31:53,467 All right, so this is the fun part for me. 839 00:31:53,467 --> 00:31:56,133 I love to cook, I express myself through food. 840 00:31:56,133 --> 00:31:57,767 I'm gonna show you three dishes. 841 00:31:57,767 --> 00:31:59,467 The first thing I'm gonna start with 842 00:31:59,467 --> 00:32:02,734 is a crispy jerk chicken. 843 00:32:02,734 --> 00:32:04,867 This is a piece of chicken breast 844 00:32:04,934 --> 00:32:08,133 that has been marinated in jerk seasoning for 24 hours. 845 00:32:08,133 --> 00:32:09,767 I'm gonna drop that in the fryer. 846 00:32:09,767 --> 00:32:10,457 Plantain, fry them. 847 00:32:10,457 --> 00:32:11,467 Plantain, fry them. 848 00:32:11,467 --> 00:32:12,767 While that's happening, 849 00:32:12,767 --> 00:32:14,467 I'm gonna start with rice and peas. 850 00:32:14,467 --> 00:32:15,467 [Ryan] Ah! 851 00:32:15,467 --> 00:32:18,266 [Robert] Okay. Plantains, chicken. 852 00:32:18,266 --> 00:32:20,200 -Aioli. -[Leslie] That's amazing. 853 00:32:20,266 --> 00:32:23,734 [Robert] Pickled onions, add a little cilantro as a finish. 854 00:32:23,734 --> 00:32:25,500 Okay, knives and forks, dig in. 855 00:32:25,567 --> 00:32:27,133 Make sure you get everything in a bite. 856 00:32:29,200 --> 00:32:30,567 [Leslie] Oh, my God. 857 00:32:30,567 --> 00:32:33,734 -Woo, woo, woo! -I like all of that. 858 00:32:33,734 --> 00:32:35,567 [Robert] Here's the best part about this. 859 00:32:35,567 --> 00:32:39,567 It cost me $2.14 to make that plate. 860 00:32:39,567 --> 00:32:40,457 I'm gonna sell it at $14, 15% food cost. 861 00:32:40,457 --> 00:32:43,667 I'm gonna sell it at $14, 15% food cost. 862 00:32:43,667 --> 00:32:47,567 Putting $11.86 in my pocket every time I sell one. 863 00:32:47,567 --> 00:32:49,266 Oh, my God. It was real good. 864 00:32:49,266 --> 00:32:50,834 All right, while you're finishing up, 865 00:32:50,834 --> 00:32:52,033 I'm gonna start with oxtail. 866 00:32:52,033 --> 00:32:54,166 So we're gonna start with a braised oxtail. 867 00:32:54,166 --> 00:32:56,400 And a sweet tea that is braised. 868 00:32:56,467 --> 00:32:58,567 As you are a little spicy on the sauce, 869 00:32:58,567 --> 00:33:01,600 I start with white cabbage, purple cabbage, 870 00:33:01,667 --> 00:33:05,033 carrots, fresh pineapple and green onion. 871 00:33:05,033 --> 00:33:07,133 Into that goes the citrus dressing. 872 00:33:07,133 --> 00:33:10,000 Here's the fun part. Lima bean stew. 873 00:33:11,467 --> 00:33:14,300 This is the braising liquid from the oxtail. 874 00:33:14,367 --> 00:33:16,100 What it cooked in. 875 00:33:16,100 --> 00:33:18,400 Oh yeah! Now we're talking. 876 00:33:18,467 --> 00:33:20,166 All right, now you get to try it. 877 00:33:20,166 --> 00:33:23,000 Don't be afraid. Mix it in. There you go. Y'all get in there. 878 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:24,867 Oh, this is tasty! 879 00:33:24,867 --> 00:33:28,834 [Robert] The oxtail cost us $4.84 to make. 880 00:33:28,834 --> 00:33:31,767 Thirty percent food cost. We're gonna sell it for $16, 881 00:33:31,834 --> 00:33:35,266 giving us $11.16 in my pocket every single time you sell it. 882 00:33:35,266 --> 00:33:37,266 Beyond good. This is delicious. 883 00:33:37,266 --> 00:33:38,867 I actually like my lima beans. 884 00:33:38,867 --> 00:33:40,457 All right. I'm gonna show you another dish. 885 00:33:40,457 --> 00:33:41,166 All right. I'm gonna show you another dish. 886 00:33:41,166 --> 00:33:42,400 Crispy fish sandwich. 887 00:33:42,467 --> 00:33:46,300 This is fresh fish, breaded with coconut, 888 00:33:46,367 --> 00:33:50,367 and panko breadcrumbs. Into the fryer. 889 00:33:50,367 --> 00:33:53,000 While the fish is cooking, this is a brioche bun 890 00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:55,400 and we have a spicy tartar sauce. 891 00:33:55,467 --> 00:33:57,667 [Leslie] Wow. That looks tasty. 892 00:33:57,667 --> 00:33:59,500 [Robert] I've got a little fresh salad here. 893 00:33:59,567 --> 00:34:01,166 And French fries. 894 00:34:01,166 --> 00:34:04,166 -Help yourself. -[Gigi] Mm. Mm! 895 00:34:04,166 --> 00:34:05,567 -You like it? -Yeah. 896 00:34:05,567 --> 00:34:07,200 This looks so juicy. 897 00:34:07,266 --> 00:34:10,457 [Robert] So, crispy fish sandwich. $3.31 to make. 898 00:34:10,457 --> 00:34:11,467 [Robert] So, crispy fish sandwich. $3.31 to make. 899 00:34:11,467 --> 00:34:16,166 We're gonna sell it for $15, giving us a 22% food cost 900 00:34:16,166 --> 00:34:19,166 and $11.69 in my pocket. 901 00:34:19,166 --> 00:34:21,367 Wow! That's amazing. 902 00:34:21,367 --> 00:34:23,934 -This is good. -All right, any questions? 903 00:34:23,934 --> 00:34:26,166 -No. -I'm gonna check in with my design team. 904 00:34:26,166 --> 00:34:28,367 -Good job. -[Leslie and Gigi] Thank you. 905 00:34:31,867 --> 00:34:34,000 So here it is. It is already 4 o'clock in the afternoon. 906 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:37,400 Remember, yesterday this was a closed-off, kinda separate area. 907 00:34:37,467 --> 00:34:39,567 Now it's part of the cohesive restaurant. 908 00:34:39,567 --> 00:34:40,457 There's an awful lot going on, not a lot of time to do it. 909 00:34:40,457 --> 00:34:41,867 There's an awful lot going on, not a lot of time to do it. 910 00:34:41,934 --> 00:34:44,467 We're rolling up the protective cardboard. 911 00:34:44,467 --> 00:34:46,967 All this has to come up. Be careful when you pull it up 912 00:34:46,967 --> 00:34:48,300 because there's still wet paint. 913 00:34:48,367 --> 00:34:49,934 The floor's cleaned, polished, 914 00:34:49,934 --> 00:34:52,867 but has to dry for an hour before we can bring tables and chairs. 915 00:34:52,934 --> 00:34:55,767 Uh, we're a little bit behind and I'm running out of time. 916 00:34:55,834 --> 00:34:57,867 It's gotta be perfect when we give it back. 917 00:34:57,934 --> 00:34:59,567 So, get outta here. 918 00:34:59,567 --> 00:35:01,467 And while I finish up inside, 919 00:35:01,467 --> 00:35:04,100 Leslie is outside, addressing the staff. 920 00:35:04,100 --> 00:35:08,100 First, I want to apologize to each and every one of you 921 00:35:08,100 --> 00:35:10,200 for how I have come across 922 00:35:10,266 --> 00:35:10,457 and me and Ryan will be working 923 00:35:10,457 --> 00:35:12,567 and me and Ryan will be working 924 00:35:12,567 --> 00:35:15,166 very, very closely together 925 00:35:15,166 --> 00:35:17,767 making sure that this business succeeds. 926 00:35:17,767 --> 00:35:19,667 Me and Leslie's nonsense, 927 00:35:19,667 --> 00:35:22,767 you're not gonna hearing all these negative from me and her anymore. 928 00:35:22,767 --> 00:35:24,367 Thank you guys, I appreciate it. 929 00:35:24,367 --> 00:35:25,266 Thank you. 930 00:35:28,033 --> 00:35:29,567 [Robert] Can start bring the tables in. 931 00:35:29,567 --> 00:35:31,166 Put the two top in. 932 00:35:31,166 --> 00:35:32,734 All right, quick, quick, quick. 933 00:35:32,734 --> 00:35:34,467 Hurry up, let's go. 934 00:35:34,467 --> 00:35:36,934 [Robert] All right, let's get some knives and forks on here. 935 00:35:38,567 --> 00:35:40,457 There you have it. It's the last of the polish. 936 00:35:40,457 --> 00:35:41,500 There you have it. It's the last of the polish. 937 00:35:41,567 --> 00:35:43,300 [laughs] Gigi's gonna love it. 938 00:35:45,400 --> 00:35:48,567 [Gigi] With Leslie and Ryan working together, 939 00:35:48,567 --> 00:35:50,133 the sky is the limit. 940 00:35:50,133 --> 00:35:53,367 Robert helping mend a relationship 941 00:35:53,367 --> 00:35:58,033 that I thought was over and done with is amazing. 942 00:35:58,033 --> 00:35:59,667 [Leslie] This is what this is all about, 943 00:35:59,667 --> 00:36:03,600 is to really make sure that Gigi is happy and healthy 944 00:36:03,667 --> 00:36:07,266 and know that the two people that mean the most to her 945 00:36:07,266 --> 00:36:10,457 are working together in a way to build her business. 946 00:36:10,457 --> 00:36:11,066 are working together in a way to build her business. 947 00:36:11,734 --> 00:36:12,767 I'm grateful. 948 00:36:14,767 --> 00:36:15,667 I'm grateful. 949 00:36:19,567 --> 00:36:21,667 [vocalizing] 950 00:36:24,166 --> 00:36:25,266 It is that time. 951 00:36:25,300 --> 00:36:27,367 I will come back out and get you in a second, okay? 952 00:36:27,367 --> 00:36:28,767 Ladies, follow me. 953 00:36:28,834 --> 00:36:30,867 Leslie, you'll stand in the front, 954 00:36:30,934 --> 00:36:33,367 mom behind, hand on shoulders. 955 00:36:33,367 --> 00:36:35,000 Keep your eyes tightly closed. 956 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:37,100 I'm gonna hold your hands. Walk. 957 00:36:41,467 --> 00:36:43,166 Stop. Put your hands down. 958 00:36:44,100 --> 00:36:45,000 Turn around. 959 00:36:45,767 --> 00:36:47,367 So I know the last few days 960 00:36:47,367 --> 00:36:49,400 has been interesting, ups and downs. 961 00:36:49,467 --> 00:36:53,133 Are you ready to see the new 962 00:36:53,133 --> 00:36:55,266 -GiGi's Place? -[both women] Yes. 963 00:36:55,867 --> 00:36:56,967 Open your eyes. 964 00:36:57,767 --> 00:37:00,266 -Oh, my God! -Oh! [crying] 965 00:37:04,233 --> 00:37:07,667 Are you ready to see the new 966 00:37:07,667 --> 00:37:10,066 -GiGi's Place? -[both women] Yes. 967 00:37:11,300 --> 00:37:12,667 Open your eyes. 968 00:37:13,300 --> 00:37:16,934 -Oh, my God! -Oh! [crying] 969 00:37:19,567 --> 00:37:21,500 [Leslie] No, this is beyond beautiful. 970 00:37:21,567 --> 00:37:23,667 [Gigi] Oh, my gosh! 971 00:37:23,667 --> 00:37:25,867 Oh, my gosh, this is beautiful. 972 00:37:25,867 --> 00:37:29,166 Oh, this is beautiful. Oh, my God! 973 00:37:29,233 --> 00:37:31,233 -[Gigi] Love it, love it. -[Leslie] It's so good. 974 00:37:31,233 --> 00:37:32,367 [Robert] Come over here. 975 00:37:32,367 --> 00:37:33,304 Oh, my gosh, it's beautiful. 976 00:37:33,304 --> 00:37:34,734 Oh, my gosh, it's beautiful. 977 00:37:34,734 --> 00:37:37,100 Oh, my countertops, oh, my gosh. 978 00:37:37,100 --> 00:37:39,600 I love the color, I love the color. 979 00:37:39,667 --> 00:37:42,567 [Robert] All new lighting, new tables, chairs. 980 00:37:42,567 --> 00:37:45,600 [Gigi] Wow. This is beautiful. Oh, my goodness. 981 00:37:47,133 --> 00:37:49,100 Oh, my God! 982 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:52,367 "There's a little heart and soul in every spoon." 983 00:37:52,367 --> 00:37:55,266 [Gigi] Oh, my God! Oh, goodness. 984 00:37:55,266 --> 00:37:57,367 [Robert] This is a restaurant that does two things. 985 00:37:57,367 --> 00:38:00,166 You can still have your buffet and you can still do sit down. 986 00:38:00,233 --> 00:38:01,500 [Gigi] Yes, it's awesome. 987 00:38:01,567 --> 00:38:03,304 I want you to walk out... 988 00:38:03,304 --> 00:38:03,367 I want you to walk out... 989 00:38:03,367 --> 00:38:04,867 I want you to bring your husband in. 990 00:38:04,867 --> 00:38:06,867 -Yeah. Okay. -Off you go, bring him in. 991 00:38:07,767 --> 00:38:08,600 Wow. 992 00:38:10,300 --> 00:38:11,266 [Gigi] All right. 993 00:38:12,467 --> 00:38:14,133 [Gigi] All right. Are you ready? 994 00:38:14,133 --> 00:38:15,767 -[Travis] Yes. -[Gigi] Open your eyes. 995 00:38:18,767 --> 00:38:19,834 [laughs heartily] 996 00:38:24,133 --> 00:38:25,967 [Travis] This is crazy. 997 00:38:26,767 --> 00:38:27,967 Look at the spoon. 998 00:38:28,734 --> 00:38:30,367 I just noticed the spoon. 999 00:38:30,367 --> 00:38:31,567 I'm at a loss for words. 1000 00:38:31,567 --> 00:38:33,304 -[Leslie] Oh, my God! -[Gigi] Oh, my God! 1001 00:38:33,304 --> 00:38:33,767 -[Leslie] Oh, my God! -[Gigi] Oh, my God! 1002 00:38:33,767 --> 00:38:35,667 -[cheering and clapping] -[all] Hey! 1003 00:38:35,667 --> 00:38:37,667 -How are you? Congratulations. -[Gigi] Thank you. 1004 00:38:37,667 --> 00:38:39,000 -[Tom] How you been? -[Leslie] Oh! 1005 00:38:39,000 --> 00:38:41,300 -[Tom] Do you like it? -[Leslie] I love it. 1006 00:38:41,367 --> 00:38:42,300 [Tom] You love it? 1007 00:38:42,300 --> 00:38:44,767 You know, I talked to you about dreams. 1008 00:38:44,767 --> 00:38:47,300 This wasn't even included in my dream. 1009 00:38:47,367 --> 00:38:48,500 'Cause this is your future. 1010 00:38:49,500 --> 00:38:51,467 -Head on out now, let them in. -[Gigi] Okay. 1011 00:38:54,467 --> 00:38:58,300 -Woo, welcome to GiGi's. -[crowd cheering] 1012 00:38:58,367 --> 00:39:01,033 I'm so excited and I hope you guys are excited. 1013 00:39:01,467 --> 00:39:02,467 Come on in. 1014 00:39:02,467 --> 00:39:03,304 [indistinct conversation] 1015 00:39:03,304 --> 00:39:05,166 [indistinct conversation] 1016 00:39:05,166 --> 00:39:06,367 Hi, y'all. 1017 00:39:11,500 --> 00:39:14,934 -What do y'all think? -I'm so excited. 1018 00:39:14,934 --> 00:39:17,667 The place looks amazing. 1019 00:39:17,667 --> 00:39:19,600 A complete turnaround. 1020 00:39:19,667 --> 00:39:22,033 Feels like we are eating at home. 1021 00:39:22,033 --> 00:39:24,166 I'm loving the sit down. That's big. 1022 00:39:24,166 --> 00:39:28,367 The tables, the rolling pins, everything is beautiful. 1023 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:33,000 [Robert] What I need to see tonight is Gigi stepping back. 1024 00:39:33,000 --> 00:39:33,304 Hey, you need some help? 1025 00:39:33,304 --> 00:39:34,166 Hey, you need some help? 1026 00:39:34,166 --> 00:39:36,667 [chuckles] No, we don't need anything. 1027 00:39:36,667 --> 00:39:38,266 Go, sit down, enjoy. 1028 00:39:38,266 --> 00:39:40,600 [Robert] And Leslie managing this restaurant 1029 00:39:40,667 --> 00:39:42,300 with a calm, cool demeanor. 1030 00:39:42,367 --> 00:39:44,567 Make sure the tables are getting cleaned up, okay? 1031 00:39:44,567 --> 00:39:46,166 -Thank you, baby. -Okay. Thank you. 1032 00:39:46,166 --> 00:39:48,667 [Robert] And Ryan trusting and respecting her 1033 00:39:48,667 --> 00:39:51,767 while putting out great food fast and efficiently. 1034 00:39:51,767 --> 00:39:53,300 Hey guys, the place is looking nice. 1035 00:39:53,367 --> 00:39:54,767 Nice place, nice place. 1036 00:39:54,767 --> 00:39:57,367 All right, do you guys need anything else to go with your meal? 1037 00:39:58,000 --> 00:40:00,033 All right, awesome, enjoy. 1038 00:40:03,133 --> 00:40:03,304 [man 1] These oxtails are perfect. 1039 00:40:03,304 --> 00:40:04,767 [man 1] These oxtails are perfect. 1040 00:40:04,834 --> 00:40:08,467 I'm big on flavor and this is an explosion. 1041 00:40:08,467 --> 00:40:11,467 It's like somebody is karate-kicking my mouth right now, 1042 00:40:11,467 --> 00:40:13,000 that's how good it is. 1043 00:40:13,033 --> 00:40:17,166 The fish sandwich is perfect. Flaky, presentation, this makes it great. 1044 00:40:17,166 --> 00:40:18,467 [woman 1] I love the jerk chicken. 1045 00:40:18,467 --> 00:40:20,400 It's so flavorful. 1046 00:40:20,467 --> 00:40:23,300 Pickled onions on top, oh, my God! Wow. 1047 00:40:23,367 --> 00:40:26,266 Ryan, everybody is loving the food. 1048 00:40:26,266 --> 00:40:28,567 Give it to me, my brother. Give it to me. 1049 00:40:28,567 --> 00:40:29,767 -You did it. -Yes, ma'am! 1050 00:40:29,834 --> 00:40:31,266 Y'all doing great, keep it up. 1051 00:40:31,266 --> 00:40:32,867 Everything is going well tonight. 1052 00:40:32,867 --> 00:40:33,304 The service is going flawlessly, 1053 00:40:33,304 --> 00:40:35,400 The service is going flawlessly, 1054 00:40:35,467 --> 00:40:37,667 the food looks magnificent. 1055 00:40:37,667 --> 00:40:40,066 Me and Ryan are communicating wonderfully. 1056 00:40:40,066 --> 00:40:43,367 And Gigi, she is more happy and ecstatic. 1057 00:40:43,367 --> 00:40:47,300 I haven't seen her this way in a very, very, very long time. 1058 00:40:47,367 --> 00:40:49,066 [all laughing] 1059 00:40:49,066 --> 00:40:51,266 I love it. 1060 00:40:51,266 --> 00:40:53,734 It is the restaurant that I dreamed of. 1061 00:40:53,734 --> 00:40:55,066 It is that time. 1062 00:40:55,066 --> 00:40:56,734 I know it was tough couple of days 1063 00:40:56,734 --> 00:40:59,233 -but you're gonna be successful. -[both] Thank you. 1064 00:40:59,233 --> 00:41:00,667 -[Gigi] Mm-hmm. -God bless you. 1065 00:41:00,667 --> 00:41:02,867 -God bless you. -[Leslie] Oh! 1066 00:41:02,867 --> 00:41:03,304 I'll be in touch. 1067 00:41:03,304 --> 00:41:04,567 I'll be in touch. 1068 00:41:04,567 --> 00:41:07,166 Well, based on their success of tonight, 1069 00:41:07,166 --> 00:41:08,934 that's the future of this restaurant. 1070 00:41:08,934 --> 00:41:10,734 It's gonna be amazing. 1071 00:41:10,734 --> 00:41:14,667 Leslie and Ryan are gonna knock it outta the park. 1072 00:41:14,734 --> 00:41:16,000 Good luck, guys. 1073 00:41:30,767 --> 00:41:33,300 [man] This was supposed to be mostly for business people 1074 00:41:33,367 --> 00:41:35,000 and for aviation enthusiasts. 1075 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:36,367 [children screaming] 1076 00:41:36,367 --> 00:41:38,934 If I'm the pilot of one of these beautiful planes, 1077 00:41:38,934 --> 00:41:40,266 I'm not stopping here. 1078 00:41:40,266 --> 00:41:42,000 [man 2] We can't seem to make anybody-- 1079 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,834 -You're not paying yourself? -That's correct. 1080 00:41:43,834 --> 00:41:45,867 [man 2] We're in survival mode everyday. 1081 00:41:45,934 --> 00:41:47,467 Everything you had 12 years ago 1082 00:41:47,467 --> 00:41:49,133 has to come back. 1083 00:41:49,133 --> 00:41:50,767 We're gonna do something unique 1084 00:41:50,767 --> 00:41:52,734 that will alleviate the number one problem. 1085 00:41:52,734 --> 00:41:54,967 [man 1] Oh-ho, oh, my God! 1086 00:41:54,967 --> 00:41:55,867 [man 2] That's so good. 1087 00:41:55,934 --> 00:41:56,834 [Robert] Are you ready? 1088 00:41:56,834 --> 00:41:57,600 -Oh, yeah, very ready. -Yes.