1 00:00:01,460 --> 00:00:02,710 [dramatic music] 2 00:00:02,795 --> 00:00:05,587 - I'm gordon ramsay, michelin star chef and a ceo 3 00:00:05,631 --> 00:00:07,006 Of a global business empire. 4 00:00:07,133 --> 00:00:08,424 Now, the food and drink industry 5 00:00:08,467 --> 00:00:09,591 Has never been more exciting, 6 00:00:09,677 --> 00:00:13,804 But it's also never been tougher to succeed. 7 00:00:13,931 --> 00:00:16,098 I want to help someone get to the top 8 00:00:16,142 --> 00:00:19,184 And invest $1/4 million of my own cash 9 00:00:19,228 --> 00:00:21,103 Into their business. 10 00:00:21,147 --> 00:00:23,313 I've handpicked 15 individuals 11 00:00:23,399 --> 00:00:25,983 With promising food products or businesses. 12 00:00:26,068 --> 00:00:27,651 - We were listed on "time" magazine's 13 00:00:27,737 --> 00:00:29,319 Best inventions of 2021. 14 00:00:29,363 --> 00:00:32,814 - I was voted the top place to eat in los angeles. 15 00:00:32,867 --> 00:00:34,116 - Pepper is the social cooking app 16 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:35,409 To share recipes with friends. 17 00:00:35,494 --> 00:00:38,078 - They will compete to win my investment. 18 00:00:38,122 --> 00:00:40,748 - $250,000 will put us on a trajectory 19 00:00:40,791 --> 00:00:42,291 That is unfathomable. 20 00:00:42,334 --> 00:00:44,626 - This is unlike anything I've ever done before. 21 00:00:44,670 --> 00:00:46,920 Over the next ten weeks, I'll send the contestants 22 00:00:46,964 --> 00:00:49,715 On a series of challenges designed to showcase 23 00:00:49,759 --> 00:00:50,799 Their business skills... 24 00:00:50,843 --> 00:00:52,551 - We got to get a plan of action, team. 25 00:00:52,595 --> 00:00:54,344 - Whoo! 26 00:00:54,388 --> 00:00:56,013 - We did our best. - No, we didn't do our best. 27 00:00:56,098 --> 00:00:58,557 - And convince me they have what it takes 28 00:00:58,601 --> 00:00:59,600 To win my backing. 29 00:00:59,685 --> 00:01:00,559 - We care about our profits. 30 00:01:00,644 --> 00:01:01,977 We're running businesses. 31 00:01:02,063 --> 00:01:04,063 - I'm like this close to losing my [bleep]. 32 00:01:04,065 --> 00:01:07,232 - You didn't take action whatsoever. 33 00:01:07,860 --> 00:01:09,693 This is sink or swim. 34 00:01:09,737 --> 00:01:11,111 - Just feeling like a failure. 35 00:01:11,197 --> 00:01:13,280 - Who will be my food star? 36 00:01:13,365 --> 00:01:17,409 The person who I'll be investing in is... 37 00:01:17,495 --> 00:01:22,581 ♪ ♪ 38 00:01:22,625 --> 00:01:25,334 [seagulls cawing] 39 00:01:25,419 --> 00:01:28,337 [soft music] 40 00:01:28,422 --> 00:01:35,302 ♪ ♪ 41 00:01:36,138 --> 00:01:37,513 - Wow. 42 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:39,890 - I've invited the contestants to meet me on a beach 43 00:01:39,975 --> 00:01:41,767 In southern california. 44 00:01:41,852 --> 00:01:43,268 - Ah! 45 00:01:43,354 --> 00:01:44,686 Hi! 46 00:01:44,772 --> 00:01:46,688 - This is your time. 47 00:01:46,774 --> 00:01:48,190 You got to rock this. 48 00:01:48,275 --> 00:01:51,026 This is otherworldly, being here. 49 00:01:51,070 --> 00:01:53,987 I am like, life is but a dream. 50 00:01:54,073 --> 00:01:57,282 - Amazing. [gasps] 51 00:01:57,368 --> 00:01:58,492 - Oh, it's on. 52 00:01:58,577 --> 00:01:59,910 - I'm here to win. 53 00:01:59,954 --> 00:02:01,078 I'm not here to make friends. 54 00:02:01,122 --> 00:02:03,372 - How are you? - How's it going? 55 00:02:03,457 --> 00:02:06,166 - I'm just kind of sussing out the competition. 56 00:02:06,252 --> 00:02:10,379 You know, keep your friends close, your enemies closer. 57 00:02:10,464 --> 00:02:12,798 - Oh, my gosh, there are so many people here already. 58 00:02:12,842 --> 00:02:14,800 - Hey! - So what do you do? 59 00:02:14,885 --> 00:02:16,510 - I have coffee and crepe shops. 60 00:02:16,595 --> 00:02:18,095 - That's awesome! 61 00:02:18,180 --> 00:02:20,430 - I make spices, and barbecue sauces, and marinaras. 62 00:02:20,474 --> 00:02:22,099 - It seems like everybody on the beach has a business 63 00:02:22,143 --> 00:02:23,767 In the food or beverage industry, right? 64 00:02:23,853 --> 00:02:24,893 - Yeah. - Yes. 65 00:02:24,979 --> 00:02:26,186 - These are all legit business people, 66 00:02:26,230 --> 00:02:28,230 And I'm excited to go up against them. 67 00:02:28,274 --> 00:02:30,691 - Get ready to meet gordon ramsay! 68 00:02:30,734 --> 00:02:33,152 [cheering] 69 00:02:33,195 --> 00:02:35,487 - Let's go, gordon. - Where's he's at? 70 00:02:35,573 --> 00:02:38,490 [dramatic music] 71 00:02:38,576 --> 00:02:41,243 ♪ ♪ 72 00:02:41,328 --> 00:02:43,904 - I've asked the contestants to meet me here. 73 00:02:43,956 --> 00:02:45,747 All they've heard is, I'm not there yet. 74 00:02:45,875 --> 00:02:51,420 And them down there have no idea what's about to happen. 75 00:02:51,505 --> 00:02:53,255 - Oh, my gosh! 76 00:02:53,299 --> 00:02:54,965 There's a helicopter! 77 00:02:55,050 --> 00:02:57,301 - Guys, guys, guys, guys. - Whoa! 78 00:02:57,386 --> 00:02:58,844 [cheering] 79 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:01,638 - What are you doing? - [screaming] 80 00:03:01,724 --> 00:03:03,974 - This man knows how to make an entrance, that's for sure. 81 00:03:04,018 --> 00:03:06,810 - Stand by for the countdown, stand by. 82 00:03:06,896 --> 00:03:08,562 - Is he gonna jump out? - Yes. 83 00:03:08,689 --> 00:03:09,771 - No, no, no, no, no, no, no. 84 00:03:09,857 --> 00:03:10,856 You don't jump out of helicopters. 85 00:03:10,941 --> 00:03:12,900 You land them. - Oh, he's going! 86 00:03:12,943 --> 00:03:14,484 - He's out of his mind. 87 00:03:14,570 --> 00:03:18,030 - Three, two, one, go. 88 00:03:19,617 --> 00:03:23,619 ♪ ♪ 89 00:03:23,662 --> 00:03:26,622 [cheering] 90 00:03:26,665 --> 00:03:28,165 [upbeat music] 91 00:03:28,250 --> 00:03:31,668 - Oh, my god, there he goes, just swimming in the ocean. 92 00:03:31,712 --> 00:03:32,836 There he is. - Wow. 93 00:03:33,005 --> 00:03:35,422 - He just set the tone. 94 00:03:35,466 --> 00:03:37,841 [cheering] 95 00:03:37,885 --> 00:03:39,801 - Oh, my gosh! 96 00:03:39,845 --> 00:03:41,553 - Whoo! 97 00:03:41,639 --> 00:03:44,806 ♪ ♪ 98 00:03:44,850 --> 00:03:45,933 - Right, we good? 99 00:03:45,976 --> 00:03:48,018 - Yes! - Yeah! 100 00:03:48,062 --> 00:03:50,896 - Now, I've invited each and every one of you 101 00:03:50,940 --> 00:03:53,690 O be here today because you've got some 102 00:03:53,776 --> 00:03:56,777 Of the most exciting food and drink businesses 103 00:03:56,862 --> 00:03:59,947 Anywhere in the u.S., right? 104 00:04:00,032 --> 00:04:02,783 - Yeah! - That's right! 105 00:04:02,868 --> 00:04:05,786 - This is unlike any competition 106 00:04:05,829 --> 00:04:07,120 I've ever put together 107 00:04:07,164 --> 00:04:10,123 Because it's not just about food, 108 00:04:10,167 --> 00:04:11,792 It's about the business of food, 109 00:04:11,877 --> 00:04:13,961 And you all know how big that is. 110 00:04:13,996 --> 00:04:15,337 - Yes, yes. - Yeah. 111 00:04:15,422 --> 00:04:18,423 - I've designed ten weeks of incredible challenges 112 00:04:18,467 --> 00:04:19,800 For you all. 113 00:04:19,843 --> 00:04:22,886 And at the end of that process, 114 00:04:22,972 --> 00:04:27,557 I will invest at least $1/4 million 115 00:04:27,685 --> 00:04:30,811 Of my own money in one of you. 116 00:04:30,896 --> 00:04:33,897 [cheering] 117 00:04:33,941 --> 00:04:36,191 For your first big challenge, 118 00:04:36,277 --> 00:04:39,361 Tomorrow you'll be selling street food 119 00:04:39,405 --> 00:04:42,739 From your very own shack on this amazing beach. 120 00:04:42,741 --> 00:04:44,366 - Yes! - Let's do it! 121 00:04:44,410 --> 00:04:47,661 - And just like how my first impression made a big splash, 122 00:04:47,705 --> 00:04:51,206 You need to leave a memorable first impression on me 123 00:04:51,292 --> 00:04:56,878 And shine as individuals, but stand out as a team. 124 00:04:56,964 --> 00:05:00,882 We need teams. Let's make this simple. 125 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:04,094 You five to my left--queen. - Yes? 126 00:05:04,179 --> 00:05:05,846 - Love the name, by the way. - Thank you. 127 00:05:05,931 --> 00:05:10,767 - Luther, ashley, megan, and jake, 128 00:05:10,853 --> 00:05:12,102 You guys are gonna be the red team. 129 00:05:12,146 --> 00:05:13,937 - Red team, look at that, boom. - Boom. 130 00:05:13,981 --> 00:05:16,481 - Boom. - Kagen, elisa-- 131 00:05:16,567 --> 00:05:17,357 - Yes! 132 00:05:17,401 --> 00:05:21,194 - Sydney, chris, and chanel, 133 00:05:21,238 --> 00:05:24,573 You're gonna be the yellow team. 134 00:05:24,616 --> 00:05:28,368 Which means you guys on the right hand side, lan-- 135 00:05:28,454 --> 00:05:29,578 - Yes. - Jordan. 136 00:05:29,621 --> 00:05:30,662 - Yeah. - Tony. 137 00:05:30,748 --> 00:05:31,663 - Let's go. 138 00:05:31,790 --> 00:05:33,999 - Caroline, and aaron, 139 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:36,209 You guys are gonna be the blue team. 140 00:05:37,463 --> 00:05:38,712 - Hell yes. 141 00:05:38,839 --> 00:05:40,881 - The first big challenge is simple. 142 00:05:40,966 --> 00:05:45,719 The team that makes the least amount of profit 143 00:05:45,804 --> 00:05:48,680 At lunchtime tomorrow loses. 144 00:05:48,766 --> 00:05:52,100 From that losing team, at least one person 145 00:05:52,186 --> 00:05:53,769 Will be leaving the competition. 146 00:05:53,854 --> 00:05:56,146 Make sure it's not you. - Yes. 147 00:05:56,273 --> 00:05:59,816 - All of you talented 15, the very best of luck. 148 00:05:59,902 --> 00:06:01,735 Off you go. 149 00:06:01,820 --> 00:06:05,238 [cheering] 150 00:06:05,324 --> 00:06:08,116 This challenge for me is all about first impressions. 151 00:06:08,202 --> 00:06:10,327 I need to get a sense of their business skills. 152 00:06:10,329 --> 00:06:13,955 And in less than 24 hours, they'll be running a food shack 153 00:06:13,999 --> 00:06:15,999 On this very beach. 154 00:06:16,085 --> 00:06:19,336 Trust me, this is sink or swim. 155 00:06:21,548 --> 00:06:23,715 [tense music] 156 00:06:23,801 --> 00:06:26,385 - What do we have? - Here we go. 157 00:06:26,470 --> 00:06:28,804 - I sent the teams to some food trucks near the beach 158 00:06:28,847 --> 00:06:30,722 To do research. 159 00:06:30,808 --> 00:06:32,349 - Hey! - Yeah! 160 00:06:32,393 --> 00:06:34,518 - These vendors are at the top of their game. 161 00:06:34,603 --> 00:06:38,355 They know how to turn a profit on high-end beach food. 162 00:06:38,399 --> 00:06:40,941 I want my guys to learn a thing or two. 163 00:06:41,026 --> 00:06:43,735 - Oh, look at this menu! 164 00:06:43,821 --> 00:06:46,405 - So we offer a filipino fusion food. 165 00:06:46,448 --> 00:06:49,491 So burritos, rice bowl, tacos trio. 166 00:06:49,535 --> 00:06:52,953 - Do you have add-ons that you can get to like make a combo? 167 00:06:52,996 --> 00:06:54,913 - I like the way your brain's working. 168 00:06:54,998 --> 00:06:57,124 Yes, absolutely. I think that--we do churros. 169 00:06:57,167 --> 00:06:58,792 If you can get them to spend 3 bucks more 170 00:06:58,836 --> 00:07:00,001 Or 5 bucks more for that same ticket. 171 00:07:00,087 --> 00:07:01,169 - Oh. 172 00:07:01,296 --> 00:07:02,879 - How long does it take to get this stuff out? 173 00:07:02,965 --> 00:07:04,881 - I'll be honest with you, I try to make everything 174 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:06,383 Within about a minute to two minutes. 175 00:07:06,427 --> 00:07:08,468 - So anything on the menu is minute to two minutes? 176 00:07:08,554 --> 00:07:10,554 - Anything. 177 00:07:10,597 --> 00:07:13,515 - Full of inspiration, the teams' next task 178 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:14,975 Is to pick a menu. 179 00:07:15,060 --> 00:07:17,269 - So excited to eat and get to know y'all. 180 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:18,344 - Look at this view, guys. 181 00:07:18,397 --> 00:07:20,105 - And suss each other out. 182 00:07:20,232 --> 00:07:22,149 - So I'm ceo and founder of smart cups. 183 00:07:22,234 --> 00:07:24,526 I'm a scientist. - So you're good with numbers. 184 00:07:24,570 --> 00:07:25,777 - Numbers. - Great. 185 00:07:25,863 --> 00:07:27,279 - You're our guy to make sure that we're 186 00:07:27,364 --> 00:07:28,655 Hitting that profit margin. 187 00:07:28,699 --> 00:07:29,948 I'm a food truck owner. 188 00:07:30,033 --> 00:07:33,326 - No pressure. - I know, no pressure. 189 00:07:33,412 --> 00:07:34,694 - I'm ready. 190 00:07:34,746 --> 00:07:35,996 I am ready. 191 00:07:36,081 --> 00:07:37,289 I'm from chicago, 192 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:39,875 And I operate the famous pink food truck 193 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:41,918 In los angeles called vegan af. 194 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:45,881 I've been featured on "eater la," "thrillers," "la times." 195 00:07:45,966 --> 00:07:48,049 Within the first six months of opening, 196 00:07:48,093 --> 00:07:50,927 We actually surpassed six figures. 197 00:07:50,929 --> 00:07:53,680 Vegan culture is a billion dollar industry. 198 00:07:53,724 --> 00:07:55,640 I am the next best thing 199 00:07:55,726 --> 00:07:59,060 Coming out of the vegan culture right now. 200 00:07:59,104 --> 00:08:01,021 - So I've been cooking for 13 years, 201 00:08:01,064 --> 00:08:04,232 And efficiency and prep time 202 00:08:04,318 --> 00:08:05,942 Is the most imperative thing we have. 203 00:08:06,028 --> 00:08:07,861 - I grew up in a pizza truck, so I understand, 204 00:08:07,905 --> 00:08:09,696 Like, the whole stress. 205 00:08:09,781 --> 00:08:11,406 - Yeah. 206 00:08:12,201 --> 00:08:15,076 - I grew up in the family pizza business, 207 00:08:15,162 --> 00:08:17,120 Which I ended up hating as a teenager. 208 00:08:17,164 --> 00:08:18,872 I ended up in the party scene. 209 00:08:18,957 --> 00:08:21,041 When you google me, you can see me dancing 210 00:08:21,126 --> 00:08:23,585 On tables and partying with the best of them. 211 00:08:23,712 --> 00:08:26,087 And when I became a single mom, 212 00:08:26,173 --> 00:08:28,840 I realized the food industry was my calling. 213 00:08:28,926 --> 00:08:31,134 My product, pizza girl pasta sauce, 214 00:08:31,220 --> 00:08:34,012 Is disrupting the boring pasta sauce aisle. 215 00:08:34,097 --> 00:08:37,224 We are in 500 supermarkets in southern california. 216 00:08:37,309 --> 00:08:40,644 I am a leader, I will have my voice heard, 217 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:43,605 And do not mess with me. 218 00:08:43,649 --> 00:08:45,440 - It seems like we're all from diverse backgrounds. 219 00:08:45,484 --> 00:08:48,109 What do you all think as far as asian fusion? 220 00:08:48,195 --> 00:08:50,654 - Asian fusion is-- is it's a good choice. 221 00:08:50,739 --> 00:08:52,030 - I think it could be a success. 222 00:08:52,115 --> 00:08:54,324 - Now, I'm not exactly sure what asian fusion is. 223 00:08:54,368 --> 00:08:56,868 I don't come from the world where we blend a bunch 224 00:08:56,912 --> 00:08:58,703 Of different things together. 225 00:08:58,830 --> 00:09:00,747 Hearing my team discuss asian fusion, 226 00:09:00,791 --> 00:09:03,291 It was a bit concerning to me because the background 227 00:09:03,335 --> 00:09:05,961 That I come from, we don't eat asian fusion. 228 00:09:06,046 --> 00:09:08,213 - So asian fusion can be very diverse. 229 00:09:08,257 --> 00:09:10,048 It could be asian and mexican-- - so soy-- 230 00:09:10,092 --> 00:09:11,633 - It could be asian and american. 231 00:09:11,677 --> 00:09:14,010 - Are customers going to want it in the hot sun 232 00:09:14,096 --> 00:09:15,303 On the beach with the sand? 233 00:09:15,472 --> 00:09:17,430 - We can definitely do an asian fusion on the beach. 234 00:09:17,474 --> 00:09:19,766 We got asian fusion? - I feel good about it. 235 00:09:19,810 --> 00:09:22,185 - Asian fusion. - Asian fusion. 236 00:09:22,229 --> 00:09:23,937 - I mean, one, we got to keep costs low. 237 00:09:23,981 --> 00:09:25,772 That's important. We're on a beach. 238 00:09:25,857 --> 00:09:26,815 We're gonna want something 239 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,066 That's easy to eat and handheld. 240 00:09:28,110 --> 00:09:29,859 - Let's say we did sliders, right? 241 00:09:29,903 --> 00:09:31,278 - That's a good idea. 242 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:32,988 - I think that the slider idea is really simple. 243 00:09:33,073 --> 00:09:34,864 It'll be easy for us to execute on. 244 00:09:34,950 --> 00:09:36,074 We don't need a lot of ingredients. 245 00:09:36,118 --> 00:09:39,077 - We got a plan. - We're good with sliders. 246 00:09:40,163 --> 00:09:42,080 - We need it to be quick, but we need it 247 00:09:42,124 --> 00:09:42,956 To look good more than anything else. 248 00:09:43,041 --> 00:09:45,083 - I want to do rice. 249 00:09:45,127 --> 00:09:48,044 We pick a base, put on the protein, and go. 250 00:09:48,088 --> 00:09:49,671 - I just think with a rice bowl, 251 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:51,881 There's not a lot you can do with it to make it, 252 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:53,550 Like, fancy and beautiful easily. 253 00:09:53,635 --> 00:09:55,051 ♪ ♪ 254 00:09:55,095 --> 00:09:56,803 They need something that's handheld, 255 00:09:56,805 --> 00:09:57,929 And a rice bowl you're gonna need this, 256 00:09:58,056 --> 00:09:59,389 You're gonna need a fork. 257 00:09:59,474 --> 00:10:01,683 - Right away, you know, there are strong personalities 258 00:10:01,727 --> 00:10:03,143 From two people in our team. 259 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:04,686 But like, we all need to do something 260 00:10:04,771 --> 00:10:07,314 That we can all agree on. 261 00:10:07,399 --> 00:10:11,651 - My thought was that tacos would be great profit margins. 262 00:10:11,737 --> 00:10:12,944 - I'm coming to a beach. 263 00:10:13,030 --> 00:10:15,280 I'm not going to want to like dig into things, 264 00:10:15,324 --> 00:10:16,823 Have things dripping down my arm. 265 00:10:16,908 --> 00:10:18,950 I'm all about the consumer experience. 266 00:10:18,994 --> 00:10:19,993 - Tacos would be fast-- 267 00:10:20,078 --> 00:10:21,536 - Ok, so you want to do tacos? 268 00:10:21,580 --> 00:10:23,413 - Let me finish. 269 00:10:23,999 --> 00:10:25,624 - There's tension on the team. 270 00:10:25,709 --> 00:10:28,293 I didn't expect there to be tension on day one. 271 00:10:28,337 --> 00:10:30,420 But it was just like... [makes explosion sound] 272 00:10:30,505 --> 00:10:31,588 Sparking, you know? 273 00:10:31,673 --> 00:10:33,173 - What are you thinking for-- 274 00:10:33,216 --> 00:10:35,592 - I mean, definitely-- I like the idea of a taco. 275 00:10:35,636 --> 00:10:37,802 - It seems like a lot of people want to do tacos here. 276 00:10:37,888 --> 00:10:39,679 - Are we all in agreeance on tacos? 277 00:10:39,723 --> 00:10:41,514 - Yep. - Tacos. 278 00:10:41,600 --> 00:10:45,143 - I am not crazy about the taco stand idea, 279 00:10:45,228 --> 00:10:46,936 But we're just gonna roll with it. 280 00:10:47,064 --> 00:10:48,813 You know what, I'm here to win. 281 00:10:48,857 --> 00:10:50,565 Bring it on. 282 00:10:50,651 --> 00:10:52,734 ♪ ♪ 283 00:10:55,989 --> 00:10:58,031 [dramatic music] 284 00:10:58,116 --> 00:11:00,367 - I've handpicked 15 of america's top food and drink 285 00:11:00,452 --> 00:11:03,161 Entrepreneurs who are all competing 286 00:11:03,246 --> 00:11:05,538 To win my $1/4 million investment. 287 00:11:05,582 --> 00:11:07,165 ♪ ♪ 288 00:11:07,250 --> 00:11:08,291 For the first part 289 00:11:08,460 --> 00:11:09,959 Of this two-day beach shack challenge... 290 00:11:10,045 --> 00:11:11,920 - Yo, look at this grill. 291 00:11:11,963 --> 00:11:14,005 - Holy mackerel, this is awesome, guys. 292 00:11:14,091 --> 00:11:16,591 - I've set up three prep kitchens for each team 293 00:11:16,677 --> 00:11:18,626 To devise their menus. 294 00:11:18,679 --> 00:11:19,886 - This is bigger than the kitchen 295 00:11:19,930 --> 00:11:22,222 I got at my restaurant. 296 00:11:23,433 --> 00:11:25,684 - Guys, come over! 297 00:11:25,727 --> 00:11:27,519 We good? - Yeah! 298 00:11:27,562 --> 00:11:28,937 - Whoo! 299 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:31,064 - Now, listen carefully. 300 00:11:31,149 --> 00:11:33,817 I've sourced the very best ingredients 301 00:11:33,944 --> 00:11:36,695 Anywhere that southern california has to offer. 302 00:11:36,780 --> 00:11:38,196 - Nice. - Beautiful. 303 00:11:38,240 --> 00:11:42,951 - Your first big challenge is understanding what sells. 304 00:11:42,994 --> 00:11:46,538 So make sure you create the most appealing menu. 305 00:11:46,581 --> 00:11:48,790 But listen carefully. 306 00:11:48,834 --> 00:11:50,834 Everything you spend 307 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:52,711 Is coming out your final profit. 308 00:11:52,796 --> 00:11:54,212 You need to make money. 309 00:11:54,256 --> 00:11:55,922 Got it? All: Yes. 310 00:11:55,924 --> 00:11:57,048 - Right, all of you, good luck. 311 00:11:57,092 --> 00:12:00,635 Off you go. Let's go. 312 00:12:00,721 --> 00:12:01,803 - All right, come on, y'all. 313 00:12:01,847 --> 00:12:02,971 - I'm ready. - What are we doing? 314 00:12:03,056 --> 00:12:04,806 - In just two hours... 315 00:12:04,891 --> 00:12:06,224 - What kind of style are we going with? 316 00:12:06,268 --> 00:12:09,227 - Cajun creole chicken tacos and churros. 317 00:12:09,271 --> 00:12:11,438 - I'll be tasting those sample menus from each shack, 318 00:12:11,481 --> 00:12:15,775 Showcasing the dishes they want to sell tomorrow. 319 00:12:15,819 --> 00:12:18,194 - Beef slider is gonna be topped with parmalat's onions, 320 00:12:18,238 --> 00:12:19,571 Pickles, and cheese. 321 00:12:19,656 --> 00:12:20,947 - What kind of cheese? 322 00:12:21,032 --> 00:12:22,115 - I'm gonna go with sliced cheddar. 323 00:12:22,159 --> 00:12:23,950 - Cheddar has a better flavor to it, 324 00:12:24,035 --> 00:12:25,618 But american is cheaper. 325 00:12:25,704 --> 00:12:26,995 It's still yellow. 326 00:12:27,038 --> 00:12:29,581 - This challenge is all about understanding 327 00:12:29,666 --> 00:12:33,209 What sells whilst also being smart with their budget. 328 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:35,211 - I like the idea of asian fusion meatballs 329 00:12:35,297 --> 00:12:38,840 Because it's a very cheap and affordable product. 330 00:12:38,925 --> 00:12:40,800 - Ground meat. - Yeah. 331 00:12:40,844 --> 00:12:42,051 - Hi. 332 00:12:42,137 --> 00:12:44,670 My business is luther bob's fried chicken, 333 00:12:44,681 --> 00:12:46,389 And I'm the founder. 334 00:12:46,433 --> 00:12:48,808 I've spent time in michelin star kitchens. 335 00:12:48,894 --> 00:12:53,062 What separates luther bob's is that our chicken has 336 00:12:53,148 --> 00:12:55,190 Key ingredients in there, and they create 337 00:12:55,233 --> 00:12:58,443 A distinct flavor profile that is subtly asian. 338 00:12:58,487 --> 00:13:03,406 $250,000 will help us open our first brick and mortar store. 339 00:13:03,533 --> 00:13:05,784 It'll help put us on a trajectory 340 00:13:05,869 --> 00:13:08,953 That is almost unfathomable. 341 00:13:08,997 --> 00:13:10,955 We're gonna boil some soba noodles 342 00:13:10,999 --> 00:13:12,957 In a really nice broth with chicken, 343 00:13:13,001 --> 00:13:14,918 But we're using a red sauce with it. 344 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:16,419 It looks italian, but you taste it, 345 00:13:16,505 --> 00:13:18,254 And you're like, wow, that tastes unique. 346 00:13:18,381 --> 00:13:21,090 - I'm very concerned about the meatballs with the noodles. 347 00:13:21,134 --> 00:13:23,259 - So if you were on the beach and you saw this, 348 00:13:23,345 --> 00:13:25,428 Would you at least be willing to try? 349 00:13:25,514 --> 00:13:27,096 - No. 350 00:13:27,849 --> 00:13:29,015 I feel very confused. 351 00:13:29,100 --> 00:13:30,558 I have no idea what's going on. 352 00:13:30,644 --> 00:13:31,810 What is a soba noodle? 353 00:13:31,895 --> 00:13:33,353 What goes into making this? 354 00:13:33,396 --> 00:13:35,522 It'll be interesting to see, ultimately, 355 00:13:35,565 --> 00:13:37,273 How we are successful. 356 00:13:37,359 --> 00:13:40,443 - Ashley definitely has had a couple issues with the menu. 357 00:13:40,570 --> 00:13:42,445 I have never had a meatball on a beach, 358 00:13:42,489 --> 00:13:44,155 But my team feels confident in it. 359 00:13:44,199 --> 00:13:45,824 We're making spaghetti and meatballs. 360 00:13:45,867 --> 00:13:46,908 We're just calling it something 361 00:13:46,993 --> 00:13:48,201 A little bit different. 362 00:13:48,245 --> 00:13:51,204 - Once we prep the beef in the bowl, kagen, 363 00:13:51,331 --> 00:13:52,330 You can take over beef. 364 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:55,458 - I'm the beef man now? Where's the meat? 365 00:13:55,544 --> 00:13:56,793 - Ready? - I'm ready. 366 00:13:56,795 --> 00:13:57,919 Let's do this, man. 367 00:13:57,963 --> 00:13:59,587 I own kagen coffee and crepes. 368 00:13:59,631 --> 00:14:01,923 We started kagen coffee and crepes six years ago 369 00:14:01,967 --> 00:14:03,800 In richland, washington. 370 00:14:03,885 --> 00:14:05,343 My family is number one to me. 371 00:14:05,387 --> 00:14:08,263 That was a big part of starting my restaurant was, 372 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:10,348 I wanted to create something that I could be with them, 373 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:13,059 That they could be with me, we can do this together. 374 00:14:13,103 --> 00:14:15,812 Listen, not all superheroes wear capes. 375 00:14:15,897 --> 00:14:18,481 Some make crepes. 376 00:14:18,525 --> 00:14:21,359 Blue team, you ok failing at this? 377 00:14:21,403 --> 00:14:22,977 Ready to lose? 378 00:14:22,988 --> 00:14:24,988 - Does anybody hear-- I don't hear anything. 379 00:14:25,031 --> 00:14:26,948 - Just don't even pay attention to him. 380 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:28,908 - Ok, so the 150 servings, right? 381 00:14:28,994 --> 00:14:31,911 Let's do 175 to be safe. 382 00:14:31,955 --> 00:14:33,580 - I think you're right. 383 00:14:33,665 --> 00:14:34,956 - Ok. 384 00:14:35,041 --> 00:14:37,417 I left a six-figure pharmacy job 385 00:14:37,502 --> 00:14:41,254 And founded a vietnamese coffee company called fat milk. 386 00:14:41,298 --> 00:14:44,132 Both of my parents are vietnam refugees. 387 00:14:44,217 --> 00:14:46,968 They have no idea that I'm here. 388 00:14:47,095 --> 00:14:49,804 They think I'm back at home in my white coat. 389 00:14:49,848 --> 00:14:52,473 Instead, I'm pursuing my dream. 390 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:54,684 They'll find out along with the rest of the world. 391 00:14:54,769 --> 00:14:57,979 Ah, anxiety. 392 00:14:58,064 --> 00:15:00,273 Take lead, chef. - Ok. 393 00:15:00,317 --> 00:15:03,401 So, aaron, I'll have you on tortillas. 394 00:15:03,486 --> 00:15:04,986 I'll do churro. 395 00:15:05,030 --> 00:15:07,447 The role that I'm playing is a leader. 396 00:15:07,532 --> 00:15:11,409 The major goal of a leader is to give each individual tools 397 00:15:11,536 --> 00:15:12,869 That they need to succeed. 398 00:15:12,913 --> 00:15:15,663 And I think I'm one of the only people on our team 399 00:15:15,707 --> 00:15:17,290 That can do that. 400 00:15:17,334 --> 00:15:19,584 - Do we need a shack name, like for our brand? 401 00:15:19,669 --> 00:15:22,587 - Oh, yeah. - Blazin' cajun? 402 00:15:22,631 --> 00:15:23,963 Blazin' cajun. 403 00:15:24,049 --> 00:15:25,632 - Ragin' cajun taco. - You think it's cheesy? 404 00:15:25,675 --> 00:15:27,842 - It's a little overdone. 405 00:15:27,928 --> 00:15:29,844 - We're not trying to reinvent the wheel. 406 00:15:29,930 --> 00:15:32,055 We just need a cute name. - Yeah. 407 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:34,349 - If you have a better one, let's hear it. 408 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:35,934 - I'm thinking. 409 00:15:35,977 --> 00:15:38,144 Am I allowed to think? 410 00:15:38,188 --> 00:15:40,229 - Honestly, like, lan, I can't deal. 411 00:15:40,315 --> 00:15:42,941 I'm just trying to think ahead. I'm trying to be creative. 412 00:15:42,984 --> 00:15:44,892 I'm trying to come up with ideas for the name. 413 00:15:44,945 --> 00:15:47,070 She immediately shoots it down. 414 00:15:47,155 --> 00:15:51,240 I'm like, honey, if you have a better idea, I'm all ears. 415 00:15:51,368 --> 00:15:54,619 You're not liking anything, but you're also not, like, 416 00:15:54,704 --> 00:15:56,079 Adding to the conversation. 417 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:58,957 - I think caroline is being so ridiculously annoying. 418 00:15:59,042 --> 00:16:03,211 I think it's just really unnecessary aggression 419 00:16:03,254 --> 00:16:06,381 That I just think is kind of embarrassing. 420 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:08,675 It's not that big of a deal. 421 00:16:08,760 --> 00:16:11,219 ♪ ♪ 422 00:16:11,262 --> 00:16:14,222 - Once I'm done mixing up this ground beef, 423 00:16:14,265 --> 00:16:16,099 I'm gonna pass this over, 424 00:16:16,184 --> 00:16:18,559 And, kagen, you're up to actually cook it. 425 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:21,187 - So I want to do the noodles, sauce, and the meatballs 426 00:16:21,231 --> 00:16:23,064 On top, not covered with the sauce. 427 00:16:23,108 --> 00:16:24,649 It'll look more elegant that way. 428 00:16:24,734 --> 00:16:26,109 - Ok. 429 00:16:26,152 --> 00:16:28,069 - Everybody taste everything, just so we know 430 00:16:28,113 --> 00:16:30,071 That it's not under seasoned. 431 00:16:30,115 --> 00:16:31,823 - Hey, am I cooking for gordon right now? 432 00:16:31,866 --> 00:16:32,949 - Yes. - Yes. 433 00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:34,867 - Are we putting lettuce on all of these? 434 00:16:34,911 --> 00:16:36,953 - It's time for me to sample what the teams 435 00:16:36,997 --> 00:16:38,246 Will be serving tomorrow. 436 00:16:38,289 --> 00:16:41,040 - Burger, cheese, bacon, onions, pickle. 437 00:16:41,084 --> 00:16:42,583 - Perfect. - Is that right? 438 00:16:42,585 --> 00:16:44,502 - Yep, that's right. That's right. 439 00:16:44,587 --> 00:16:46,963 He's coming here first. Are you kidding? 440 00:16:47,090 --> 00:16:48,381 - How are we doing? - Ok. 441 00:16:48,466 --> 00:16:50,675 - Great. - Ok, bring it up, please. 442 00:16:50,719 --> 00:16:53,094 Let's go. 443 00:16:53,138 --> 00:16:54,721 So this is what? 444 00:16:54,806 --> 00:16:55,972 - That's our beach boy slider, 445 00:16:56,057 --> 00:16:58,182 Which is a beef slider, some cajun fries, 446 00:16:58,226 --> 00:16:59,767 Served with a vegan chipotle sauce. 447 00:16:59,853 --> 00:17:01,019 - Thank you, and all this lettuce 448 00:17:01,104 --> 00:17:02,895 At the bottom here, what's that for? 449 00:17:02,981 --> 00:17:05,231 - Decoration. - We're just wasting money. 450 00:17:05,275 --> 00:17:06,566 - Ok. 451 00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:07,984 [tense music] 452 00:17:08,028 --> 00:17:09,318 - Slider is delicious. 453 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:11,696 And we're saying $5 or $6. Where are we going? 454 00:17:11,781 --> 00:17:12,905 - It's two for 10. 455 00:17:12,949 --> 00:17:14,699 - Fries, how much are they? 456 00:17:14,743 --> 00:17:16,117 - They're $6. 457 00:17:16,202 --> 00:17:17,869 If you buy it with a combo, $15. 458 00:17:17,954 --> 00:17:19,912 - I think you've gone too high in the pricing. 459 00:17:19,956 --> 00:17:21,956 Ok, so rein in your prices. 460 00:17:22,042 --> 00:17:24,167 There's some goodness here, real goodness. 461 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:25,585 But you need to execute this thing. 462 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:26,919 Got it? - Ok. 463 00:17:26,963 --> 00:17:28,463 - Good. Both: Thank you. 464 00:17:28,465 --> 00:17:30,089 - But he's saying we need to cut the garnish out. 465 00:17:30,175 --> 00:17:31,758 If we cut that out, can we bring our prices 466 00:17:31,801 --> 00:17:32,633 Down just a little bit? 467 00:17:32,677 --> 00:17:33,801 - Mm-hmm. - Yep. 468 00:17:33,928 --> 00:17:35,094 - Next up... 469 00:17:35,180 --> 00:17:37,180 - Great job. Everything taste delicious. 470 00:17:37,182 --> 00:17:38,222 - The red team. 471 00:17:38,349 --> 00:17:40,016 Let's have a look, please. - We're ready. 472 00:17:40,101 --> 00:17:42,018 - So we're doing asian fusion meatballs. 473 00:17:42,103 --> 00:17:44,812 It's a play on spaghetti. Underneath you have udon. 474 00:17:44,856 --> 00:17:46,689 On top, you have a classic red sauce. 475 00:17:46,775 --> 00:17:48,191 And we have vietnamese meatballs. 476 00:17:48,276 --> 00:17:50,860 - I personally, after playing volleyball for an hour, 477 00:17:50,945 --> 00:17:52,737 I'm not gonna come back and eat five meatballs 478 00:17:52,822 --> 00:17:53,946 With a massive bowl of noodles. 479 00:17:53,990 --> 00:17:55,823 - Got it. - Definitely not, understood? 480 00:17:55,825 --> 00:17:56,908 - Understood. - Yes, chef. 481 00:17:56,993 --> 00:17:59,077 - Price point, where are we going? 482 00:17:59,120 --> 00:18:00,620 - 12 to 14. 483 00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:01,788 - Ok, that's expensive. 484 00:18:01,915 --> 00:18:04,999 You're charging restaurant prices on a beach. 485 00:18:05,126 --> 00:18:07,293 Does that look appetizing? 486 00:18:07,378 --> 00:18:08,294 - No, you're right. 487 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:11,339 - Five balls, all different sizes. 488 00:18:11,424 --> 00:18:13,341 ♪ ♪ 489 00:18:13,384 --> 00:18:16,052 Insufficient seasoning and way too sweet. 490 00:18:16,096 --> 00:18:17,845 All of you, raise your game. 491 00:18:17,889 --> 00:18:20,098 - Yes. - Yes, chef. 492 00:18:20,141 --> 00:18:22,975 - Do you think we should rethink the meatballs? 493 00:18:23,061 --> 00:18:26,062 - I think the issue was quantity. 494 00:18:26,106 --> 00:18:28,731 - The crispiness and the fluffiness on the inside, 495 00:18:28,817 --> 00:18:30,108 Best churros I've ever had. 496 00:18:30,193 --> 00:18:31,234 - Last up... 497 00:18:31,361 --> 00:18:33,945 - You guys taste it. - It's the blue team. 498 00:18:33,988 --> 00:18:35,113 What's the side here? 499 00:18:35,198 --> 00:18:36,697 - That's our chicken thigh taco. 500 00:18:36,783 --> 00:18:38,616 And then finished it with cilantro 501 00:18:38,701 --> 00:18:40,660 And a sweet heat aioli. 502 00:18:40,703 --> 00:18:42,453 - Mm. 503 00:18:42,539 --> 00:18:43,788 It's delicious. 504 00:18:43,873 --> 00:18:45,623 - Thank you. - What does it cost to make? 505 00:18:45,708 --> 00:18:47,250 - Probably about $1.50. 506 00:18:47,293 --> 00:18:49,919 - You could go to $4 or $5, that's a big return. 507 00:18:49,963 --> 00:18:50,878 You're three and a half times. 508 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:52,547 Ok, great multiples there. 509 00:18:52,632 --> 00:18:54,257 [bleep]. What happened there? 510 00:18:54,300 --> 00:18:55,508 - That is your churro. 511 00:18:55,593 --> 00:18:57,093 - It looks like one of those fake craps that 512 00:18:57,137 --> 00:18:59,095 You stick under your granddad's seat at thanksgiving. 513 00:18:59,139 --> 00:19:00,138 - Oh, god. 514 00:19:00,223 --> 00:19:01,639 - They don't serve churro like that 515 00:19:01,724 --> 00:19:02,640 In mexico, let me tell you. 516 00:19:02,684 --> 00:19:03,641 - Ok. - It's a shame. 517 00:19:03,726 --> 00:19:04,684 It's a great add-on. 518 00:19:04,769 --> 00:19:06,018 I love that. Think about this. 519 00:19:06,062 --> 00:19:07,353 Somebody from the losing team's going home. 520 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:08,688 - Right. - Make sure it's not you. 521 00:19:08,731 --> 00:19:10,022 Good luck. - Got it. 522 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:11,065 - Whoo! - Thank you, chef. 523 00:19:11,109 --> 00:19:12,775 - Thank you! - Here we go. 524 00:19:12,861 --> 00:19:14,318 ♪ ♪ 525 00:19:14,362 --> 00:19:16,404 - The cooking is only one part of this challenge. 526 00:19:16,489 --> 00:19:18,739 They've got to give it the right concept. 527 00:19:18,783 --> 00:19:20,116 They've got to know their market. 528 00:19:20,160 --> 00:19:21,951 But more importantly, across this whole challenge, 529 00:19:21,986 --> 00:19:23,411 They've got to make money. 530 00:19:23,496 --> 00:19:26,747 Otherwise, they're just gonna be busy idiots. 531 00:19:26,833 --> 00:19:31,752 ♪ ♪ 532 00:19:34,966 --> 00:19:37,425 [tense music] 533 00:19:37,468 --> 00:19:38,551 - 11:00 a.M. 534 00:19:38,636 --> 00:19:40,219 - There's our shack, just as we left her. 535 00:19:40,305 --> 00:19:42,972 - In just one hour, hundreds of hungry beachgoers 536 00:19:43,057 --> 00:19:44,849 Will be demanding their lunch. 537 00:19:44,934 --> 00:19:46,475 - Let's go, let's go. 538 00:19:46,519 --> 00:19:48,978 - To maximize profits, the teams must prep 539 00:19:49,063 --> 00:19:51,105 All their food and get their shacks ready. 540 00:19:51,191 --> 00:19:52,982 - So now you're leading the ship. 541 00:19:53,067 --> 00:19:56,277 - Let's make this the best and get everything done. 542 00:19:56,362 --> 00:19:59,530 - Drop the ball now, and they won't be open on time. 543 00:19:59,574 --> 00:20:04,118 - Let's set up our station, set up our responsibilities. 544 00:20:04,162 --> 00:20:05,620 - All right, when the shack open, guys, 545 00:20:05,663 --> 00:20:07,371 I'm gonna be over here helping with the fries. 546 00:20:07,415 --> 00:20:10,750 We got sydney out in front, getting these orders. 547 00:20:10,835 --> 00:20:12,585 And then we got kagen on the griddle 548 00:20:12,670 --> 00:20:15,004 Getting these sliders ready. 549 00:20:15,048 --> 00:20:16,297 I have a lot of weight on my shoulders 550 00:20:16,341 --> 00:20:18,132 Because I own a food truck. 551 00:20:18,218 --> 00:20:21,010 So if we lose today, I could get eliminated. 552 00:20:21,095 --> 00:20:22,261 I don't want to go home. 553 00:20:22,347 --> 00:20:24,222 - This is really an important role for me, 554 00:20:24,307 --> 00:20:26,182 Making sure the meat's cooked to perfection. 555 00:20:26,300 --> 00:20:27,683 We don't want to overcook it and dry it out, 556 00:20:27,810 --> 00:20:29,685 But we want to make sure that it's just that juicy where, 557 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:31,604 You know, people bite into it, and it's just like, 558 00:20:31,689 --> 00:20:32,897 Oh, I got to have more. 559 00:20:32,941 --> 00:20:34,190 - What do we have to do for meatballs to prep? 560 00:20:34,234 --> 00:20:39,028 - Cinnamon, fish sauce with garlic. 561 00:20:39,072 --> 00:20:41,948 $250,000 is on the line here. 562 00:20:41,991 --> 00:20:44,325 And I believe gordon wants to invest 563 00:20:44,369 --> 00:20:46,619 In somebody who shows the greatest understanding 564 00:20:46,663 --> 00:20:48,246 Of business. 565 00:20:48,331 --> 00:20:51,749 My asian fusion meatballs are controversial, 566 00:20:51,793 --> 00:20:55,419 But I want to stick with my gut instinct. 567 00:20:55,463 --> 00:20:57,088 - I'm gonna be making churros 568 00:20:57,131 --> 00:20:59,048 Because it was a pain in the ass yesterday, 569 00:20:59,092 --> 00:21:00,633 And, lan, you'll be expoing. 570 00:21:00,677 --> 00:21:03,344 Expo is telling the cooks what we need to do. 571 00:21:03,388 --> 00:21:04,512 - Is there a specific way 572 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:06,180 That you guys want me to just shout it? 573 00:21:06,224 --> 00:21:08,766 - One chicken, one potato, one churro. 574 00:21:08,851 --> 00:21:09,934 - Got it. - Yeah. 575 00:21:09,978 --> 00:21:11,143 I'm just trying to think about, like, 576 00:21:11,187 --> 00:21:12,478 The order of the flow. 577 00:21:12,563 --> 00:21:14,689 - You're focused on the customer in front of you. 578 00:21:14,732 --> 00:21:16,482 - Ok. 579 00:21:16,567 --> 00:21:18,776 ♪ ♪ 580 00:21:18,820 --> 00:21:20,778 - Yellow team. How are we doing? 581 00:21:20,822 --> 00:21:23,114 - Great. - Tell me, who's doing what? 582 00:21:23,199 --> 00:21:25,116 - I am gonna be working on the griddle over here. 583 00:21:25,159 --> 00:21:26,117 I'm gonna be doing the sliders. 584 00:21:26,202 --> 00:21:27,910 Chris is gonna be over here working 585 00:21:27,996 --> 00:21:29,245 The french fry station. 586 00:21:29,289 --> 00:21:31,455 - Good, good. So who's taking the orders? 587 00:21:31,499 --> 00:21:32,081 - I am. - Gotcha. 588 00:21:32,166 --> 00:21:33,332 - Yep. 589 00:21:33,543 --> 00:21:35,084 - Can we get some confidence in here a little bit? 590 00:21:35,169 --> 00:21:36,711 - Yes, we're ready! - Ready! 591 00:21:36,838 --> 00:21:38,462 - Yes. 592 00:21:39,674 --> 00:21:41,048 Red team, how we feeling? 593 00:21:41,134 --> 00:21:42,717 - Wonderful, how are you? - Good! 594 00:21:42,802 --> 00:21:44,176 - Have we adjusted anything? 595 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:46,554 - For the meatball, we adjusted for the flavor. 596 00:21:46,681 --> 00:21:47,847 So it's not as sweet. 597 00:21:47,890 --> 00:21:49,432 We're also reduced the number 598 00:21:49,517 --> 00:21:50,808 Of meatballs inside of the dish. 599 00:21:50,893 --> 00:21:51,934 - Smart. - We have three now. 600 00:21:51,978 --> 00:21:53,519 - Smart, I love that. 601 00:21:53,604 --> 00:21:54,770 You sound a lot more together than you were yesterday. 602 00:21:54,856 --> 00:21:55,813 - Thank you. 603 00:21:55,898 --> 00:21:57,690 - Good luck. - Thank you, chef. 604 00:21:57,775 --> 00:21:58,816 - All right, team. Let's do it. 605 00:21:58,901 --> 00:22:01,569 Let's finish this prep. - Yes! 606 00:22:01,612 --> 00:22:04,155 - Lots of people. This beach is filling up, guys. 607 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:05,614 - Whoo! 608 00:22:05,658 --> 00:22:06,949 Hot, baby! 609 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:09,577 - How are we feeling? - Feeling amazing. 610 00:22:09,662 --> 00:22:11,537 - Who's in charge of the blue team? 611 00:22:11,622 --> 00:22:13,331 - I am. 612 00:22:13,374 --> 00:22:15,541 - Yesterday, tony, you were holding the reins, right? 613 00:22:15,668 --> 00:22:17,043 - I'm still holding them, chef. 614 00:22:17,128 --> 00:22:19,837 - But I'm gonna make sure we're a well-oiled machine. 615 00:22:19,922 --> 00:22:22,006 - Somebody lead, stand by your convictions. 616 00:22:22,050 --> 00:22:23,299 I'm not asking you to become best friends. 617 00:22:23,343 --> 00:22:25,760 I'm just asking you to become the best shack. 618 00:22:25,845 --> 00:22:27,094 Understood? - Yes, sir. 619 00:22:27,180 --> 00:22:28,637 - Ok, good luck. - Thank you. 620 00:22:28,723 --> 00:22:30,222 - Thank you. 621 00:22:30,266 --> 00:22:31,807 - Obviously, lan was gonna volunteer herself 622 00:22:31,851 --> 00:22:33,809 As the leader, right? 623 00:22:33,853 --> 00:22:35,936 ♪ ♪ 624 00:22:36,022 --> 00:22:37,730 - All right, let's go. 625 00:22:37,774 --> 00:22:39,899 - Hoo, wee! 626 00:22:39,942 --> 00:22:42,234 - This is exciting. 627 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:44,695 - Wait, how is that in terms of done? 628 00:22:44,697 --> 00:22:45,863 - Do you want me to go more done? 629 00:22:45,948 --> 00:22:48,824 - That's a little too pink, I think. 630 00:22:48,868 --> 00:22:50,576 - Booth is open. 631 00:22:50,661 --> 00:22:52,536 - Booth is open, team. 632 00:22:52,622 --> 00:22:54,413 ♪ ♪ 633 00:22:54,499 --> 00:22:56,957 - Come get your sliders! We got sliders for you, man. 634 00:22:57,001 --> 00:22:59,126 - 12:00 p.M. - Whoo! 635 00:22:59,170 --> 00:23:01,462 - And the team shacks are open to the public. 636 00:23:01,547 --> 00:23:02,671 - Hello, welcome. 637 00:23:02,799 --> 00:23:04,090 What can I get for you? 638 00:23:04,133 --> 00:23:05,549 - They've got just two hours to make 639 00:23:05,676 --> 00:23:07,468 As much profit as they can. 640 00:23:07,512 --> 00:23:11,472 - Welcome to the rio creo taco shack. 641 00:23:11,557 --> 00:23:12,890 - The combo, you can get any taco 642 00:23:12,975 --> 00:23:15,518 Of your choice, the elote corn salad, and a churro. 643 00:23:15,561 --> 00:23:17,686 Doesn't that sound good? For 10 bucks! 644 00:23:17,730 --> 00:23:19,188 It's a really great deal. 645 00:23:19,273 --> 00:23:20,439 We got our first order. 646 00:23:20,650 --> 00:23:23,901 - We got an order of the beach boy slider, two beefs. 647 00:23:23,945 --> 00:23:24,985 - All day, baby. We can do this. 648 00:23:25,113 --> 00:23:27,696 All day long. All day long. 649 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:29,573 - They need to keep on top of their orders... 650 00:23:29,659 --> 00:23:30,825 - Thank you so much. 651 00:23:30,910 --> 00:23:32,284 It should be ready about 10, 12 minutes. 652 00:23:32,328 --> 00:23:35,663 - If they want to maximize their profit potential. 653 00:23:35,748 --> 00:23:36,956 - Once I get the chicken on, 654 00:23:36,999 --> 00:23:38,416 Then I'll have you put the slaw. 655 00:23:38,501 --> 00:23:39,583 - Order for mario! 656 00:23:39,669 --> 00:23:41,419 Mario, you can't be slow like that. 657 00:23:41,504 --> 00:23:42,962 You hungry, right? 658 00:23:43,005 --> 00:23:45,005 - This is really good. 659 00:23:46,175 --> 00:23:49,051 - Why, hello there. What can I get for you? 660 00:23:54,517 --> 00:23:57,560 - Is there anything that we can get you besides that? 661 00:23:58,813 --> 00:24:01,021 - We don't want the meat to be red like, 662 00:24:01,065 --> 00:24:02,857 You know, it's still mooing. 663 00:24:02,942 --> 00:24:04,483 - I'm ticked off. 664 00:24:04,527 --> 00:24:06,152 I don't think that last burger was undercooked. 665 00:24:06,237 --> 00:24:07,736 - Kagen, let me tell you something. 666 00:24:07,822 --> 00:24:09,447 If we were a restaurant right now, 667 00:24:09,532 --> 00:24:11,407 We'd get this shut down. 668 00:24:11,451 --> 00:24:12,783 - Yes, ma'am. 669 00:24:12,827 --> 00:24:16,120 ♪ ♪ 670 00:24:20,334 --> 00:24:22,918 - On a busy beach in southern california... 671 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:25,004 - Ok, so that's gonna be $8. 672 00:24:25,047 --> 00:24:27,923 - Lunch is in full swing. 673 00:24:27,967 --> 00:24:29,258 - That will be $10. 674 00:24:29,343 --> 00:24:31,260 - Three teams have just two hours 675 00:24:31,345 --> 00:24:34,054 To make the biggest profit from their food shacks. 676 00:24:34,140 --> 00:24:36,056 - And do you want to make it a combo with fries? 677 00:24:36,142 --> 00:24:39,268 - But for the yellow team, I've spotted an issue. 678 00:24:40,938 --> 00:24:42,730 [dramatic music] 679 00:24:42,815 --> 00:24:43,981 - I'm really frustrated. 680 00:24:44,066 --> 00:24:45,316 - Do you need help? - No, I'm fine. 681 00:24:45,401 --> 00:24:46,901 - If you're not comfortable, don't do it. 682 00:24:46,986 --> 00:24:48,068 Pass it on to somebody. - I'll stay on. 683 00:24:48,112 --> 00:24:49,278 - Kagen? - Yes, ma'am? 684 00:24:49,363 --> 00:24:50,821 - Are you sure you're good? - Yes, ma'am. 685 00:24:50,907 --> 00:24:52,823 - Do you need me to help-- - I can do this. 686 00:24:52,950 --> 00:24:54,783 ♪ ♪ 687 00:24:54,911 --> 00:24:56,452 - At the blue shack... 688 00:24:56,496 --> 00:24:58,579 - How about double meat on that chicken? 689 00:24:58,664 --> 00:25:00,164 - Orders are piling up... 690 00:25:00,208 --> 00:25:01,916 - Yeah, sure. - It's only $2, ok, great. 691 00:25:02,001 --> 00:25:04,460 - And in charge of the tickets. 692 00:25:04,545 --> 00:25:08,339 - I need 9, 10, 11. 693 00:25:08,424 --> 00:25:09,381 - Lan. 694 00:25:09,467 --> 00:25:10,716 - 12 chicken tacos. 695 00:25:10,801 --> 00:25:12,009 - So what's the order next? 696 00:25:12,053 --> 00:25:13,344 I got two right here behind you. 697 00:25:13,387 --> 00:25:16,013 - Just give me a quick minute. 698 00:25:16,098 --> 00:25:16,847 - The way that she was calling it out, 699 00:25:16,933 --> 00:25:18,307 It wasn't working for me. 700 00:25:18,434 --> 00:25:20,935 Next thing I know, she's like, here comes more tickets. 701 00:25:20,978 --> 00:25:23,354 - You know, I think sometimes when it's busy there could be 702 00:25:23,397 --> 00:25:25,606 A slip of communication there, and I think we just have 703 00:25:25,650 --> 00:25:26,815 To be right back on track. 704 00:25:26,901 --> 00:25:28,275 So I'm not necessarily worried. 705 00:25:28,361 --> 00:25:29,818 I think we should be in good hands. 706 00:25:29,904 --> 00:25:31,111 - Is this all what we need to call? 707 00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:32,071 - Yes. 708 00:25:32,198 --> 00:25:33,322 - Keep reiterating what you need. 709 00:25:33,407 --> 00:25:34,532 - All right. 710 00:25:34,617 --> 00:25:36,367 - Your mouth should be tired from talking. 711 00:25:38,496 --> 00:25:40,037 - 1:00 p.M. 712 00:25:40,122 --> 00:25:42,122 Just one hour left of the task, 713 00:25:42,124 --> 00:25:46,210 And I'm about to deploy my secret weapon. 714 00:25:46,295 --> 00:25:49,463 Undercover food entrepreneur christopher tompkins, 715 00:25:49,549 --> 00:25:52,841 Started off selling oysters and lobster rolls from his van 716 00:25:52,927 --> 00:25:55,052 At the coast in malibu. 717 00:25:55,137 --> 00:25:58,013 Chris's business, broad street oyster company, 718 00:25:58,099 --> 00:26:00,099 Now has multiple locations on the west coast, 719 00:26:00,226 --> 00:26:02,726 Worth more than eight figures. 720 00:26:02,728 --> 00:26:05,729 [upbeat music] 721 00:26:05,815 --> 00:26:07,147 ♪ ♪ 722 00:26:07,233 --> 00:26:09,191 - I wouldn't normally order meatballs by the beach, 723 00:26:09,235 --> 00:26:10,401 But I'm gonna give it a try. 724 00:26:10,403 --> 00:26:11,860 - That's what it seems everyone's doing today. 725 00:26:11,988 --> 00:26:13,988 - First menu for chris to trial... 726 00:26:14,031 --> 00:26:15,573 - You are order number 38. 727 00:26:15,658 --> 00:26:17,032 - The red team. 728 00:26:17,118 --> 00:26:18,617 - Let's go, let's go, team. We're working it out. 729 00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:20,327 Let's do it. 730 00:26:20,371 --> 00:26:22,871 ♪ ♪ 731 00:26:22,957 --> 00:26:24,248 - Hi, chris. - Gordon, how are you? 732 00:26:24,333 --> 00:26:26,584 - Very well, thank you. - Nice to see you. 733 00:26:26,627 --> 00:26:28,210 - Red team, what do you think of meatballs? 734 00:26:28,296 --> 00:26:29,795 - From an execution standpoint, 735 00:26:29,880 --> 00:26:31,046 I thought the meatballs were pretty good. 736 00:26:31,132 --> 00:26:32,840 - Did they seem organized? - Absolutely. 737 00:26:32,883 --> 00:26:35,384 Looked like everyone back there was communicating quite well. 738 00:26:35,511 --> 00:26:37,928 - Good. 739 00:26:38,014 --> 00:26:39,805 - We have the longest line, guys. 740 00:26:39,890 --> 00:26:41,473 We have the longest line. 741 00:26:41,559 --> 00:26:44,685 So we got to make sure we're keeping up with the demand. 742 00:26:44,729 --> 00:26:46,270 - Next up... 743 00:26:46,355 --> 00:26:47,896 - It's been over 35 minutes, and I'm waiting 744 00:26:47,940 --> 00:26:50,065 On a beach boy slider and a hot chick. 745 00:26:50,109 --> 00:26:51,734 - We'll get you that right now. Very sorry. 746 00:26:51,819 --> 00:26:53,444 - The yellow team. 747 00:26:53,529 --> 00:26:54,862 - [chuckles] 748 00:26:54,947 --> 00:26:58,657 [tense music] 749 00:26:58,701 --> 00:27:00,200 - Burger is cold. 750 00:27:00,244 --> 00:27:01,902 - Yellow team, what was the reception like 751 00:27:01,954 --> 00:27:02,620 When you arrived? 752 00:27:02,705 --> 00:27:04,163 - It was a mess. - Wow. 753 00:27:04,248 --> 00:27:05,956 - It just didn't look like they had it pulled together. 754 00:27:05,991 --> 00:27:06,915 - What was the pickup time? 755 00:27:07,001 --> 00:27:08,626 - I think we ran up to 40 minutes. 756 00:27:08,711 --> 00:27:09,710 - Stop it. - Yeah. 757 00:27:09,754 --> 00:27:10,836 - For a slider? 758 00:27:10,880 --> 00:27:12,546 - For a cold slider. - No. 759 00:27:12,632 --> 00:27:15,174 - It was just really not the experience I wanted. 760 00:27:15,259 --> 00:27:16,675 - Yeah. 761 00:27:16,719 --> 00:27:17,801 - Hello, sir. 762 00:27:17,887 --> 00:27:19,511 - And last on chris' menu... 763 00:27:19,597 --> 00:27:22,806 - One chicken taco, corn salad, and a churro with whip. 764 00:27:22,808 --> 00:27:24,141 - You got it. All right. 765 00:27:24,226 --> 00:27:25,559 - The blue team. 766 00:27:25,603 --> 00:27:28,562 [upbeat music] 767 00:27:28,564 --> 00:27:30,022 ♪ ♪ 768 00:27:30,107 --> 00:27:31,690 Blue team with the taco shack. How was that? 769 00:27:31,776 --> 00:27:33,901 - Fantastic. - And price, value wise? 770 00:27:33,986 --> 00:27:35,486 - It's very cheap. 771 00:27:35,529 --> 00:27:37,154 I think it's going to be really hard for blue team 772 00:27:37,198 --> 00:27:40,949 To compete when their total menu is $11 for three items, 773 00:27:40,993 --> 00:27:43,410 When the booths next door, 25 or 28 bucks. 774 00:27:43,454 --> 00:27:45,245 And if you're trying to make as much profit as possible, 775 00:27:45,331 --> 00:27:47,289 Even with your cost of goods being low, 776 00:27:47,375 --> 00:27:48,749 You still need a higher ticket price. 777 00:27:48,834 --> 00:27:49,833 - It's a captive audience, right? 778 00:27:49,919 --> 00:27:51,251 They're not going anywhere are they? 779 00:27:51,295 --> 00:27:52,836 These people on the beach, they need to eat, yes? 780 00:27:52,880 --> 00:27:55,130 - Absolutely. - Yeah. 781 00:27:56,717 --> 00:27:58,467 Back at the yellow shack... 782 00:27:58,511 --> 00:27:59,885 - Ok, we got a mark that said he's 783 00:27:59,970 --> 00:28:00,803 Been waiting for 40 minutes. 784 00:28:00,888 --> 00:28:01,845 What's your order, mark? 785 00:28:01,931 --> 00:28:03,681 - And after a shaky start... 786 00:28:03,766 --> 00:28:04,890 - Find the ticket. 787 00:28:05,017 --> 00:28:06,892 - No reason why I should have to cook fries 788 00:28:06,936 --> 00:28:08,352 And check tickets. 789 00:28:08,437 --> 00:28:10,104 It makes no sense. - Don't just shout at us. 790 00:28:10,189 --> 00:28:12,439 - Another unhappy customer. 791 00:28:12,483 --> 00:28:13,440 - Oh, dear. 792 00:28:13,484 --> 00:28:14,650 - Thank you so much for waiting. 793 00:28:14,694 --> 00:28:16,527 - Not again, not again. 794 00:28:16,570 --> 00:28:18,612 Not again. 795 00:28:18,698 --> 00:28:20,364 - Hey, guys. Kagen. 796 00:28:20,408 --> 00:28:21,782 - Kagen. - Yes? 797 00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:22,825 - We're serving raw [bleep] food. 798 00:28:22,868 --> 00:28:24,284 - Holy crap. 799 00:28:24,328 --> 00:28:25,536 This is not good. 800 00:28:25,663 --> 00:28:26,704 This could end us. 801 00:28:26,747 --> 00:28:27,913 - You need to stop that now. 802 00:28:27,998 --> 00:28:29,039 I'm not asking you. I'm telling you, stop. 803 00:28:29,083 --> 00:28:30,124 I want somebody else on the burgers. 804 00:28:30,209 --> 00:28:31,458 I said to you earlier, do you need help? 805 00:28:31,502 --> 00:28:33,001 I need a child to bite into that, 806 00:28:33,045 --> 00:28:34,628 And swallow it, and we're in the [bleep]. 807 00:28:34,672 --> 00:28:37,005 Somebody swap out now and help kagen now. 808 00:28:37,091 --> 00:28:38,590 - I got the burgers. - You sure? 809 00:28:38,676 --> 00:28:39,800 - Let's go. 810 00:28:39,885 --> 00:28:41,218 - It's pretty humiliating. 811 00:28:41,303 --> 00:28:43,470 - Our goal isn't to rush and get food out. 812 00:28:43,472 --> 00:28:45,681 It's to make sure that it's cooked. 813 00:28:45,725 --> 00:28:47,391 - Burgers were coming out raw. 814 00:28:47,476 --> 00:28:51,145 Gordon didn't like that, obviously. 815 00:28:51,230 --> 00:28:56,316 So I took kagen off burgers, and I jumped in to try to help, 816 00:28:56,360 --> 00:28:57,818 See if I could do a better job. 817 00:28:57,903 --> 00:29:00,112 - Are these well done? - Yeah. 818 00:29:00,156 --> 00:29:03,115 Everything I cook is well done. - Ok, great. 819 00:29:05,119 --> 00:29:06,535 - Over at the red team... 820 00:29:06,662 --> 00:29:08,245 - Right now we're empty. 821 00:29:08,330 --> 00:29:12,082 - With just 30 minutes to go, sales have slowed right down. 822 00:29:12,168 --> 00:29:14,293 - Is there any way we can get some samples going? 823 00:29:14,378 --> 00:29:16,336 Because right now we don't-- - all right, I'll take samples. 824 00:29:16,380 --> 00:29:19,923 - I'm going to make it my mission to go get customers. 825 00:29:19,967 --> 00:29:22,676 I'm going to go steal them if I have to. 826 00:29:22,762 --> 00:29:24,219 Whew! You guys must be hungry. 827 00:29:24,263 --> 00:29:25,846 You know, we don't have a line right now 828 00:29:25,931 --> 00:29:26,930 If you want to come over. 829 00:29:27,057 --> 00:29:31,101 - Megan trying to steal from our line? 830 00:29:31,145 --> 00:29:33,103 - As the red team hustle for orders... 831 00:29:33,147 --> 00:29:35,397 - Getting a little backed up on the churros right now. 832 00:29:35,483 --> 00:29:37,941 - The blue team are struggling with theirs. 833 00:29:37,985 --> 00:29:39,693 - I need a number. How many churros? 834 00:29:39,820 --> 00:29:41,695 - Ok, that's eight total churros. 835 00:29:41,781 --> 00:29:43,071 - What? 836 00:29:43,073 --> 00:29:44,281 I have eight on the board? 837 00:29:44,366 --> 00:29:45,824 - No, this is just for this. 838 00:29:45,868 --> 00:29:47,826 Do you want to know the total? - Yeah. 839 00:29:47,912 --> 00:29:49,578 - I don't think-- out of all of this? 840 00:29:49,663 --> 00:29:52,998 Ok, so 8, 9... - Ugh. 841 00:29:53,083 --> 00:29:55,167 - 11, 12... - Insane. 842 00:29:55,211 --> 00:29:57,711 - 13, 14, 15, 16. 843 00:29:57,755 --> 00:29:59,797 - I didn't know that lan was hoarding the tickets. 844 00:29:59,840 --> 00:30:01,632 I've been asking her to keep talking, 845 00:30:01,717 --> 00:30:04,176 Make sure you're letting everybody know what they have. 846 00:30:04,303 --> 00:30:05,677 24. 847 00:30:05,721 --> 00:30:07,346 - 24 [bleep] churros? 848 00:30:07,431 --> 00:30:08,931 - 25, 26. 849 00:30:09,016 --> 00:30:10,349 - Y'all are serious, man. - 27. 850 00:30:10,351 --> 00:30:11,975 - You can't be hoarding that like that. 851 00:30:12,061 --> 00:30:13,894 - Just make 30 churros. 852 00:30:13,979 --> 00:30:15,521 - Are you kidding me, man? 853 00:30:15,564 --> 00:30:16,980 How are we at 30? 854 00:30:17,024 --> 00:30:20,984 Huge, huge, huge hiccup, huge roadblock. 855 00:30:21,028 --> 00:30:22,602 I don't have 30. - It's ok. 856 00:30:22,655 --> 00:30:24,988 - I don't know about anybody else on our team, 857 00:30:25,032 --> 00:30:26,990 But I felt like I got kicked in the balls. 858 00:30:27,034 --> 00:30:28,116 The last ten churros, refund them. 859 00:30:28,202 --> 00:30:30,494 - Yeah. - I have some bad news. 860 00:30:30,538 --> 00:30:33,163 I'm about to refund some churros. 861 00:30:33,207 --> 00:30:36,333 [dramatic music] 862 00:30:41,549 --> 00:30:42,923 - Just make 30 churros. 863 00:30:42,967 --> 00:30:44,675 - I don't have 30. 864 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:46,593 The last ten churros, refund them. 865 00:30:46,637 --> 00:30:48,262 - Last five minutes! 866 00:30:48,347 --> 00:30:49,638 Last five! 867 00:30:49,723 --> 00:30:52,015 - 53, I'm so sorry, but we're gonna have to refund 868 00:30:52,101 --> 00:30:53,216 You for your two churros. 869 00:30:53,227 --> 00:30:55,644 I apologize. Thank you so much. 870 00:30:55,729 --> 00:30:57,104 - Ok, all right. 871 00:30:57,147 --> 00:31:00,399 Let's push out everything as fast as we can. 872 00:31:00,442 --> 00:31:03,068 - In the final moments, the three teams are rushing 873 00:31:03,112 --> 00:31:04,987 To get all their orders out. 874 00:31:05,030 --> 00:31:07,948 - All right. We got last call for number 48! 875 00:31:08,033 --> 00:31:09,116 It's the meatballs! 876 00:31:09,159 --> 00:31:11,493 - Ok, two burgers ready to go right now. 877 00:31:11,537 --> 00:31:15,289 - This challenge is based solely on profit... 878 00:31:15,374 --> 00:31:17,082 - We're having a flash sale. 879 00:31:17,126 --> 00:31:18,959 - And with lunch drawing to a close, 880 00:31:19,044 --> 00:31:21,211 One last push for sales. 881 00:31:21,297 --> 00:31:23,630 - We keep dropping our prices, so our meatballs 882 00:31:23,674 --> 00:31:25,090 Are only going to be $9 now. 883 00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:26,884 - I need to refund you, ma'am, I'm so sorry. 884 00:31:26,927 --> 00:31:28,677 I apologize. - Hurry up! 885 00:31:28,762 --> 00:31:30,178 We got 30 seconds. 886 00:31:30,264 --> 00:31:31,972 - We're pretty much sold out of burgers. 887 00:31:32,057 --> 00:31:33,682 - All right, guys. I just took the last order. 888 00:31:33,726 --> 00:31:35,100 We are done. - Ooh. 889 00:31:35,227 --> 00:31:37,853 - That was like, the most intense two hours of my life. 890 00:31:37,938 --> 00:31:38,770 - That was rough. 891 00:31:38,856 --> 00:31:40,022 - I am absolutely exhausted. 892 00:31:40,065 --> 00:31:42,399 I feel like I was just hit by a brick wall. 893 00:31:42,484 --> 00:31:44,902 - The teams have done everything they can. 894 00:31:44,945 --> 00:31:47,738 - I think I've been under some pretty high stress situations, 895 00:31:47,823 --> 00:31:49,865 But this is another level. 896 00:31:49,867 --> 00:31:51,241 - It was really interesting to watch all of them 897 00:31:51,368 --> 00:31:53,160 Work as a team, but more importantly, 898 00:31:53,203 --> 00:31:54,912 I got to get a first impression 899 00:31:54,955 --> 00:31:56,038 Of each and every one of them. 900 00:31:56,081 --> 00:31:58,206 All teams had their ups and downs, 901 00:31:58,250 --> 00:32:02,336 But at the end of the day, it all comes down to profit. 902 00:32:03,797 --> 00:32:05,797 Later on, they'll meet me in la, 903 00:32:05,841 --> 00:32:08,383 And I'll reveal the results. 904 00:32:08,427 --> 00:32:11,470 [upbeat music] 905 00:32:11,513 --> 00:32:14,431 [tense music] 906 00:32:14,475 --> 00:32:21,438 ♪ ♪ 907 00:32:34,495 --> 00:32:35,827 Let's be honest. 908 00:32:35,871 --> 00:32:39,790 That was an intense couple of days. 909 00:32:39,833 --> 00:32:41,708 - Yes. - It was. 910 00:32:41,794 --> 00:32:43,710 - How you all feeling? - Exhausted. 911 00:32:43,796 --> 00:32:44,920 - I just feel like I learned a lot. 912 00:32:45,005 --> 00:32:47,089 - Anxious. Very anxious. 913 00:32:47,174 --> 00:32:48,882 I have two of the biggest pimples 914 00:32:48,968 --> 00:32:50,801 I've ever had in my life. 915 00:32:50,844 --> 00:32:52,803 [laughter] 916 00:32:52,888 --> 00:32:55,055 - Don't worry about those. 917 00:32:55,140 --> 00:32:58,100 Your first challenge was about much more 918 00:32:58,143 --> 00:33:01,812 Than just making a good first impression. 919 00:33:01,897 --> 00:33:07,401 I wanted to see if you could work with a team and be bold. 920 00:33:07,486 --> 00:33:10,946 I want to back someone that I can really believe in 921 00:33:11,031 --> 00:33:13,115 With my investment. 922 00:33:13,200 --> 00:33:15,117 It's not just an investment, it's a partnership. 923 00:33:15,202 --> 00:33:16,201 - Yes. 924 00:33:16,286 --> 00:33:17,577 - I said to all of you from day one, 925 00:33:17,621 --> 00:33:23,333 Shine as individuals, but stand out as a team. 926 00:33:23,419 --> 00:33:28,046 Red team, the concept was asian fusion meatballs. 927 00:33:28,090 --> 00:33:29,089 - Yes. 928 00:33:29,216 --> 00:33:31,425 - It was a gamble, right? - Yes, it was. 929 00:33:31,510 --> 00:33:32,634 - It was a gamble. 930 00:33:32,720 --> 00:33:34,970 - And you were not all on board with that. 931 00:33:35,055 --> 00:33:38,223 Ashley, I could see the pain on your face. 932 00:33:38,267 --> 00:33:40,851 - I was thinking that that was going to be 933 00:33:40,894 --> 00:33:42,185 The downfall of our team. 934 00:33:42,271 --> 00:33:45,439 - But, luther, you stood by your convictions. 935 00:33:45,524 --> 00:33:47,190 - Yes. - We did. 936 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:50,569 - Yellow team, sliders on the beach, safe choice. 937 00:33:50,612 --> 00:33:52,154 Smart. 938 00:33:52,197 --> 00:33:53,947 It didn't go swimmingly, right? 939 00:33:54,033 --> 00:33:56,241 Long waits, raw burgers. 940 00:33:56,326 --> 00:33:58,285 There was no system. - Yes. 941 00:33:58,370 --> 00:34:00,287 - Who's responsible for bringing the team together? 942 00:34:00,372 --> 00:34:02,873 - We all defer to chanel. - Right. 943 00:34:02,958 --> 00:34:04,916 As an owner of a food truck herself. 944 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:07,669 - It just felt fragmented. 945 00:34:07,755 --> 00:34:09,713 Blue team. - Yes. 946 00:34:09,798 --> 00:34:11,131 - Tacos on the beach. 947 00:34:11,216 --> 00:34:14,009 - Yeah. - A california classic. 948 00:34:14,094 --> 00:34:16,970 But stepping into your kitchen, 949 00:34:17,056 --> 00:34:18,722 There was friction from day one. 950 00:34:18,849 --> 00:34:21,391 - Yep. - Ladies, explain yourselves. 951 00:34:21,477 --> 00:34:24,311 - I had caroline, you know, right off the bat telling me 952 00:34:24,354 --> 00:34:26,813 That she was gonna portray herself as this, 953 00:34:26,899 --> 00:34:28,815 You know, don't [bleep] with me, 954 00:34:28,901 --> 00:34:30,317 Kind of bitchy attitude, and that was-- 955 00:34:30,402 --> 00:34:32,402 - I actually never said that. - Caroline, let me finish. 956 00:34:32,529 --> 00:34:34,946 That was the kind of aggression that I got right off the bat. 957 00:34:35,032 --> 00:34:36,281 - Can I speak? - Yeah, absolutely. 958 00:34:36,366 --> 00:34:39,117 - Ok, so I felt like, immediately, 959 00:34:39,244 --> 00:34:43,538 Lan was speaking over me and making rules for everybody. 960 00:34:43,624 --> 00:34:45,665 - In business, we do not have to be best friends. 961 00:34:45,709 --> 00:34:46,833 - Right. 962 00:34:46,919 --> 00:34:48,251 - But we have to respect each other. 963 00:34:48,337 --> 00:34:49,544 - Right. 964 00:34:49,838 --> 00:34:55,050 - And blue team, over a dozen refunds on churros alone. 965 00:34:55,094 --> 00:34:57,085 - It was a kick in the pants. - Yeah. 966 00:34:57,096 --> 00:34:59,971 - Over $100 from your shack. 967 00:35:00,015 --> 00:35:02,808 - Yeah. - Right. 968 00:35:02,893 --> 00:35:08,188 - It's time to reveal the numbers. 969 00:35:08,232 --> 00:35:14,152 The team that has made the least amount of profit loses. 970 00:35:14,196 --> 00:35:18,615 One team ended up with a very impressive profit 971 00:35:18,700 --> 00:35:24,704 Of $1,564. 972 00:35:25,782 --> 00:35:29,334 From a shack in just two hours. 973 00:35:29,419 --> 00:35:31,169 - Wow. 974 00:35:31,255 --> 00:35:37,092 - The winning team is... 975 00:35:37,136 --> 00:35:38,844 The red team. 976 00:35:38,887 --> 00:35:41,388 [cheering] 977 00:35:41,431 --> 00:35:42,681 - Let's go! 978 00:35:42,766 --> 00:35:44,558 Let's go! - Yes! 979 00:35:44,643 --> 00:35:46,518 - You guys, guys. 980 00:35:46,562 --> 00:35:49,938 - Red team, well done. - Thank you. 981 00:35:49,982 --> 00:35:53,191 - Even I was skeptical about those meatballs. 982 00:35:53,235 --> 00:35:55,694 Luther, well done. You stood by it. 983 00:35:55,779 --> 00:35:57,154 You didn't change. 984 00:35:57,239 --> 00:35:59,906 Business is all about taking chances, 985 00:35:59,950 --> 00:36:02,409 And that's what all of you did. 986 00:36:02,494 --> 00:36:06,705 Luther, you can relax now. You won. 987 00:36:06,748 --> 00:36:08,039 Good news for you tonight, 988 00:36:08,125 --> 00:36:09,666 Maybe those pimples will go down now. 989 00:36:09,751 --> 00:36:11,793 [laughter] 990 00:36:11,837 --> 00:36:14,087 Yellow and blue teams, 991 00:36:14,131 --> 00:36:19,759 One of you made $1,330 profit. 992 00:36:19,845 --> 00:36:21,386 - Wow. 993 00:36:21,471 --> 00:36:23,555 ♪ ♪ 994 00:36:23,640 --> 00:36:29,311 The other one made $1,263 in profit. 995 00:36:29,396 --> 00:36:31,271 - Oh. 996 00:36:32,065 --> 00:36:36,401 - That's just a $67 difference. 997 00:36:36,486 --> 00:36:38,820 $67. 998 00:36:38,864 --> 00:36:40,780 ♪ ♪ 999 00:36:40,824 --> 00:36:43,408 The losing team is... 1000 00:36:43,493 --> 00:36:49,748 ♪ ♪ 1001 00:36:52,961 --> 00:36:54,711 [tense music] 1002 00:36:54,796 --> 00:36:59,883 - Guys, it's just a $67 difference. 1003 00:36:59,968 --> 00:37:01,551 ♪ ♪ 1004 00:37:01,595 --> 00:37:06,848 The losing team is... 1005 00:37:06,934 --> 00:37:08,850 The yellow team. 1006 00:37:08,894 --> 00:37:11,269 - Oh, my god. 1007 00:37:13,315 --> 00:37:15,857 - Yellow team, somewhat disorganized, 1008 00:37:15,859 --> 00:37:17,943 Poor quality control, 1009 00:37:18,028 --> 00:37:23,365 And you spent the most money on your ingredients. 1010 00:37:23,450 --> 00:37:27,035 Someone from your team will be leaving tonight. 1011 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:30,288 Before I decide who that is, 1012 00:37:30,332 --> 00:37:32,707 I want to give each and every one of you 1013 00:37:32,793 --> 00:37:35,710 A chance to explain yourselves. 1014 00:37:35,796 --> 00:37:38,922 So I'm gonna grill you one-on-one 1015 00:37:38,966 --> 00:37:41,174 About your performance. 1016 00:37:41,209 --> 00:37:44,469 I'll see you in the restaurant. 1017 00:37:44,554 --> 00:37:46,429 - Oh, my god. 1018 00:37:50,769 --> 00:37:53,353 - Chanel, please, take a seat. 1019 00:37:53,397 --> 00:37:55,230 - Kagen, take a seat, please. 1020 00:37:55,274 --> 00:37:57,774 - Elisa. 1021 00:37:57,859 --> 00:37:59,693 - Sydney, tough night. 1022 00:37:59,736 --> 00:38:00,652 - Indeed it has been. 1023 00:38:00,696 --> 00:38:01,778 - Chris. 1024 00:38:01,863 --> 00:38:03,113 - I'm actually quite embarrassed 1025 00:38:03,156 --> 00:38:05,115 That I'm here on the first challenge. 1026 00:38:05,158 --> 00:38:10,328 - Why was that shack so bloody dysfunctional? 1027 00:38:10,372 --> 00:38:13,081 - We had process issues. 1028 00:38:13,166 --> 00:38:15,000 - Kagen was undercooking the beef. 1029 00:38:15,085 --> 00:38:17,711 We should have pivoted very quickly. 1030 00:38:17,796 --> 00:38:20,005 But I think we all defer to chanel. 1031 00:38:20,090 --> 00:38:25,010 She took charge, and as a result, 1032 00:38:25,053 --> 00:38:26,845 We couldn't get the orders out. 1033 00:38:26,888 --> 00:38:28,346 - What happened? 1034 00:38:28,432 --> 00:38:30,765 - Because our line got so big, 1035 00:38:30,851 --> 00:38:32,809 Everyone cracked under pressure. 1036 00:38:32,894 --> 00:38:34,894 And everybody relied on me. 1037 00:38:34,938 --> 00:38:36,604 - You've got tremendous experience 1038 00:38:36,690 --> 00:38:39,274 With lines outside the door from your truck. 1039 00:38:39,359 --> 00:38:40,984 Why didn't you take control? 1040 00:38:41,069 --> 00:38:43,820 - It falls a lot on me as a leader, I know. 1041 00:38:43,864 --> 00:38:45,947 But I really thought that everybody 1042 00:38:46,033 --> 00:38:47,615 Understood their task. 1043 00:38:47,701 --> 00:38:49,159 - Who wasn't listening? 1044 00:38:49,202 --> 00:38:50,368 - Kagen. 1045 00:38:50,579 --> 00:38:53,288 - Tell me about the setup because that was appalling 1046 00:38:53,373 --> 00:38:54,164 From the get-go. 1047 00:38:54,207 --> 00:38:55,206 - Chanel had a food truck, 1048 00:38:55,250 --> 00:38:57,000 And this was really her ball of wax. 1049 00:38:57,085 --> 00:38:59,210 I thought, she's the one that should really be able 1050 00:38:59,254 --> 00:39:00,420 To get this through. 1051 00:39:00,672 --> 00:39:03,089 And once we got into it, I realized that she was not 1052 00:39:03,091 --> 00:39:05,050 Used to dealing with a lot of employees, 1053 00:39:05,135 --> 00:39:06,968 And that was very clear very early on. 1054 00:39:07,012 --> 00:39:09,929 - Let me tell you about a little secret. 1055 00:39:10,015 --> 00:39:12,265 I had a mystery shopper on that beach. 1056 00:39:12,351 --> 00:39:14,351 - Oh, wow. 1057 00:39:14,436 --> 00:39:17,729 - And he sampled every dish from every shack, 1058 00:39:17,773 --> 00:39:21,399 And this is what he said about your shack, specifically. 1059 00:39:21,485 --> 00:39:27,030 Cold burgers, long wait time... 1060 00:39:27,991 --> 00:39:30,325 And totally disorganized. 1061 00:39:30,369 --> 00:39:33,119 - There was no system in place. 1062 00:39:33,205 --> 00:39:38,124 - You are sending sliders out raw. 1063 00:39:38,168 --> 00:39:41,002 If you're uncomfortable executing something 1064 00:39:41,088 --> 00:39:43,338 That you're not sure of, why not hand it over 1065 00:39:43,382 --> 00:39:44,964 To somebody that could do it? 1066 00:39:45,050 --> 00:39:46,883 - Nobody else was gonna man the grill. 1067 00:39:46,968 --> 00:39:49,052 Nobody else stepped up and said, I can cook. 1068 00:39:49,096 --> 00:39:51,221 - I then took over cooking the beef. 1069 00:39:51,348 --> 00:39:53,723 I realized very quickly, I didn't have trust 1070 00:39:53,809 --> 00:39:55,308 Or confidence in anybody around me. 1071 00:39:55,394 --> 00:39:58,311 - Chanel goes, "kagen, can you handle it, 1072 00:39:58,397 --> 00:39:59,729 Or do you need to get off the line?" 1073 00:39:59,773 --> 00:40:00,939 He said, "I can handle it." 1074 00:40:01,024 --> 00:40:02,816 - Chanel was swamped, 1075 00:40:02,901 --> 00:40:06,111 In way over her head, lost control. 1076 00:40:06,154 --> 00:40:07,612 - If she would have communicated to me 1077 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:09,823 A little bit better that she needed that help, 1078 00:40:09,866 --> 00:40:11,199 I would have definitely stepped in. 1079 00:40:11,243 --> 00:40:14,786 - I tried to help as many people as I could. 1080 00:40:14,913 --> 00:40:17,372 - There was no sense of urgency. 1081 00:40:17,457 --> 00:40:22,127 - Of all the teams, you guys spent the most money. 1082 00:40:22,129 --> 00:40:26,089 This was a profit challenge, chris. 1083 00:40:26,133 --> 00:40:27,924 You lost by $67. 1084 00:40:27,968 --> 00:40:28,967 - Chanel was our leader-- 1085 00:40:29,094 --> 00:40:32,053 - Chris, you don't strike me as a man 1086 00:40:32,139 --> 00:40:33,763 That's a doormat in business. 1087 00:40:33,807 --> 00:40:36,433 - I will say I have more business experience 1088 00:40:36,518 --> 00:40:38,685 Than all my team members combined. 1089 00:40:38,728 --> 00:40:39,978 - We needed direction. 1090 00:40:40,063 --> 00:40:42,564 Is that what you're like in your business? 1091 00:40:42,649 --> 00:40:43,690 - Absolutely not. 1092 00:40:43,775 --> 00:40:44,983 - No. 1093 00:40:45,110 --> 00:40:47,110 No, this isn't what I'm like in business. 1094 00:40:47,195 --> 00:40:49,612 - You run for cover when the [bleep] hits the fan? 1095 00:40:49,698 --> 00:40:50,822 - No. 1096 00:40:50,866 --> 00:40:51,948 I fight it. 1097 00:40:51,992 --> 00:40:53,032 - Do you still want this? 1098 00:40:53,118 --> 00:40:54,784 - I deserve to be here. 1099 00:40:54,828 --> 00:40:56,244 I'm a fighter. 1100 00:40:56,246 --> 00:40:58,580 - If you were in my shoes right now, 1101 00:40:58,665 --> 00:41:00,081 Who would you send home? 1102 00:41:00,125 --> 00:41:02,417 - If I was you, I would either send 1103 00:41:02,461 --> 00:41:04,043 Either chanel or kagen home. 1104 00:41:04,087 --> 00:41:06,296 - I would send home kagen. 1105 00:41:06,381 --> 00:41:08,965 - Nothing against chanel, she's an amazing chef, 1106 00:41:09,050 --> 00:41:11,217 But she dropped the ball. 1107 00:41:11,261 --> 00:41:13,219 - First impressions are crucial. 1108 00:41:13,263 --> 00:41:15,013 You've got a voice. You've got a talent. 1109 00:41:15,098 --> 00:41:17,348 Use it. Thank you. 1110 00:41:17,434 --> 00:41:20,560 ♪ ♪ 1111 00:41:20,604 --> 00:41:22,979 - Thank you. 1112 00:41:24,566 --> 00:41:31,529 ♪ ♪ 1113 00:41:32,699 --> 00:41:34,115 - Ok. 1114 00:41:34,201 --> 00:41:36,868 I've handpicked all of you because you've 1115 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:38,870 Got some of the best food and drink ideas 1116 00:41:38,955 --> 00:41:42,165 Anywhere in the country today. 1117 00:41:42,209 --> 00:41:45,960 And honestly, across every challenge, 1118 00:41:46,046 --> 00:41:49,214 I need to see all of you step up. 1119 00:41:49,257 --> 00:41:53,676 I've made my decision, 1120 00:41:53,762 --> 00:41:57,347 And trust me, it's a tough one. 1121 00:41:57,390 --> 00:42:01,518 The person that I will not be investing in 1122 00:42:01,561 --> 00:42:06,606 And will be leaving tonight is... 1123 00:42:06,650 --> 00:42:09,275 ♪ ♪ 1124 00:42:09,361 --> 00:42:10,527 Kagen. 1125 00:42:10,570 --> 00:42:11,736 - No. 1126 00:42:11,821 --> 00:42:14,030 - Young man, listen to me. 1127 00:42:15,116 --> 00:42:18,576 It's about you refusing to change course 1128 00:42:18,662 --> 00:42:20,286 When we're in trouble. 1129 00:42:20,330 --> 00:42:22,914 I cannot be in business with someone 1130 00:42:22,999 --> 00:42:25,250 That will not adapt to a problem. 1131 00:42:25,335 --> 00:42:30,380 So for those reasons, I will not be investing in you. 1132 00:42:30,465 --> 00:42:32,039 We're done. 1133 00:42:32,092 --> 00:42:35,260 Now, don't dare lose that passion, 1134 00:42:35,345 --> 00:42:39,222 And there's a reason why kagen coffee and crepes 1135 00:42:39,266 --> 00:42:40,682 Has become successful. 1136 00:42:40,725 --> 00:42:42,559 I get it. 1137 00:42:42,644 --> 00:42:44,561 So continue success. 1138 00:42:44,604 --> 00:42:49,524 ♪ ♪ 1139 00:42:49,568 --> 00:42:52,735 I sent kagen home because he refused to admit 1140 00:42:52,821 --> 00:42:55,363 That he was the problem. 1141 00:42:55,448 --> 00:42:59,158 We all make mistakes, but it's about owning them 1142 00:42:59,202 --> 00:43:03,705 And not repeating the same mistake time and time again. 1143 00:43:03,748 --> 00:43:05,123 - Although I don't want to leave, 1144 00:43:05,166 --> 00:43:07,375 I'm excited to get back home and get back to work. 1145 00:43:07,502 --> 00:43:10,461 - Your kids are very proud of you, I'm sure, dad. 1146 00:43:10,505 --> 00:43:12,547 - I got to get crepes back in me. 1147 00:43:12,591 --> 00:43:14,173 I'm a crepe guy. 1148 00:43:17,137 --> 00:43:18,928 - Gordon gave me a second chance tonight. 1149 00:43:19,014 --> 00:43:22,473 There's not gonna be a third time. 1150 00:43:22,559 --> 00:43:25,935 - This competition just got really freaking real to me. 1151 00:43:26,021 --> 00:43:28,146 - Keep pushing, kagen. - Bye, kagen. 1152 00:43:28,231 --> 00:43:30,732 - I'm ready to fight. Bring on gordon. 1153 00:43:32,736 --> 00:43:34,611 - Next time, 1154 00:43:34,654 --> 00:43:36,446 This challenge is all about customer service 1155 00:43:36,489 --> 00:43:38,281 And raising funds. 1156 00:43:38,325 --> 00:43:40,617 You will be hosting your very own galas. 1157 00:43:40,660 --> 00:43:42,201 - The pressure is building. 1158 00:43:42,203 --> 00:43:43,870 - You've been giving me attitude 1159 00:43:43,955 --> 00:43:46,080 Since we got in this kitchen. 1160 00:43:46,124 --> 00:43:50,209 - I can't invest $1/4 million in anybody 1161 00:43:50,295 --> 00:43:52,587 Who does not keep the customer top of mind. 1162 00:43:52,672 --> 00:43:54,547 You're not attending the party. 1163 00:43:54,633 --> 00:43:55,840 You're hosting the party. 1164 00:43:55,842 --> 00:43:57,216 - I put my best foot forward. 1165 00:43:57,302 --> 00:43:58,885 - Were you in the same [bleep] room as me? 1166 00:43:58,970 --> 00:44:00,053 - Ooh! 1167 00:44:00,263 --> 00:44:02,597 - I've never felt so embarrassed in all my life. 1168 00:44:02,682 --> 00:44:03,890 We're done. 1169 00:44:03,933 --> 00:44:05,892 [upbeat notes] 1170 00:44:05,935 --> 00:44:07,977 [dramatic musical sting]