What are the best episodes of Restaurant Startup?

The best rated episodes of Restaurant Startup are: The Ultimate Cockfight - S2E7 rated 9.1, The Comeback Cook - S2E2 rated 8.8, Young Hustlers - S2E3 rated 8.7, Seconds, Please! - S2E4 rated 8.4, From the Streets - S2E5 rated 8.3

What are the worst episodes of Restaurant Startup?

The lowest rated episodes of Restaurant Startup are: Cold Cash for Warm Bread - S1E3 rated 7.0, Exotic Eats, U.S. Currency - S1E1 rated 7.2, The Food of the Future - S2E10 rated 7.2, Movin' Out - S2E6 rated 7.3, Small Markets, Big Dreams - S2E9 rated 7.4

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Jul 2014 - present

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Best Episodes of Restaurant Startup

The Ultimate Cockfight
S2 Ep7
9.1
24th Feb 2015
A food truck hopes to stabilize their business by opening a brick-and-mortar location; two culinary teachers from Philadelphia look to transition from the classroom to a fast-casual takeout restaurant.
The Comeback Cook
S2 Ep2
8.8
20th Jan 2015
The owner of an Atlanta food truck loses money in a Ponzi scheme; a chef that was forced to shutter his popular restaurant in order to pay for a lengthy custody battle.
Young Hustlers
S2 Ep3
8.7
27th Jan 2015
An edgy Moroccan food catering company with dreams of conquering Manhattan; the funky creation of two sisters who think they make the best plant-based hot dog on the planet.
Seconds, Please!
S2 Ep4
8.4
3rd Feb 2015
A Los Angeles deli where everything on the menu is roasted to perfection, including their signature sliders; a popular chef-driven breakfast café owned by an ex-stockbroker turned restaurateur.
From the Streets
S2 Ep5
8.3
10th Feb 2015
A food truck owned by newlyweds uses only handmade ingredients that showcase the owners Venezuelan roots; two childhood friends that have generated a huge social media following that has the entire city of Buffalo rooting for the colorful company.

Worst Episodes of Restaurant Startup

Cold Cash for Warm Bread
S1 Ep3
7.0
22nd Jul 2014
Baked goods are featured. Included: a mother-and-daughter team from Brooklyn who want to open a quick-serve waffle-cone restaurant in Manhattan; and friends from New Jersey who came up with the idea of an upscale bread company.
Exotic Eats, U.S. Currency
S1 Ep1
7.2
8th Jul 2014
Joe Bastianich and Tim Love decide whether or not to invest in Kraken Congee in Seattle, Wash. or Ramy's Falafel Fusion in Portland, Ore.
The Food of the Future
S2 Ep10
7.2
17th Mar 2015
Restaurateurs and investors Joe Bastianich and Tim Love must choose between mad scientists – mad food scientists, that is, each with a unique approach to molecular gastronomy.
Movin' Out
S2 Ep6
7.3
17th Feb 2015
A married couple runs a restaurant with an international small plates menu in Las Vegas; a restaurant that serves slow-cooked meats with a heap of healthy options in a fast-casual setting.
Small Markets, Big Dreams
S2 Ep9
7.4
10th Mar 2015
Two successful catering companies – both based in underserved markets – fight for the chance to score an investment from restaurateurs and investors Joe Bastianich and Tim Love.

Restaurant Startup Episode Guide

Exotic Eats, U.S. Currency
S1 Ep1
7.2
8th Jul 2014
Joe Bastianich and Tim Love decide whether or not to invest in Kraken Congee in Seattle, Wash. or Ramy's Falafel Fusion in Portland, Ore.
A Truck Load of Money
S1 Ep2
7.5
15th Jul 2014
Food trucks are featured, including Baby's Badass Burgers in Los Angeles; and Bacon Bacon in San Francisco, which features a bacon-theme menu.
Cold Cash for Warm Bread
S1 Ep3
7.0
22nd Jul 2014
Baked goods are featured. Included: a mother-and-daughter team from Brooklyn who want to open a quick-serve waffle-cone restaurant in Manhattan; and friends from New Jersey who came up with the idea of an upscale bread company.
Small Plate, Big Money
S1 Ep4
7.7
29th Jul 2014
Two fledgling "small plate" businesses from Los Angeles are featured. Included: a catering company run by two best friends; and a husband-and wife team who want to grow their charcuterie business.
Pasta-Bilities for Investment
S1 Ep5
7.6
5th Aug 2014
Two pasta companies compete for financial assistance, including a gluten-free-pasta concept that uses chickpeas as a main ingredient; and a ravioli tasting bar featuring unusual flavor combinations.
Sweet Investment
S1 Ep6
7.8
12th Aug 2014
California natives have a idea of infusing bacon and chocolate. A couple from Oakland hope to sell alcohol infused marshmallows.
Comfort Food Cash-in
S1 Ep7
7.4
19th Aug 2014
Joe Bastianich and Tim Love hear a pitch from Mac-o-licious, a pair of divas from Los Angeles who claim to have the best Mac ‘n’ Cheese. By adding artisanal cheeses and high-end ingredients, they hope to get a shot at creating their dream restaurant. Next up is a pitch from a young couple who burst onto the San Francisco food scene with Bespoke Donuts, a made-to-order, hand-crafted doughnut restaurant offering both sweet and savory choices.
The Best Ingredient for Investment
S1 Ep8
7.7
26th Aug 2014
A chef and his wife create a successful snout-to-tail catering company; a small anchovy-themed pop-up is run by a recently divorced couple who want a more permanent location.