America's Next Great Restaurant -- SPOLERS

In case you missed it, CNBC will air it on Friday the 11th. I'm assuming it will be the case every Friday.

It's gonna take another episode for me to really recall/remember all of the different concepts that made it to the final 10.

I know this isn't "Top Chef" or something like that and they are looking for a full concept that can work in multiple locations. But are they really gonna expect these contestants to cook for one thousand people by themselves?

I'm not sure about it yet. It reminds me of that invention show from a few years ago. I ended up bailing on that one because there wasn't enough competition between the players, therefore not enough drama to keep my attention.

We'll see. I feel like they could have just started the show with the 10 picks and skipped this episode. So maybe next week it will start to get interesting.

I'm afraid to read the thread because of the SPOLERS. ;-)

This is another one of those British shows (Last Restaurant Standing) that is being migrated to the US. I don't know if Bobby Flay can compare to Raymond Blanc. I haven't watched last night's ep yet.

What I want to know is, exactly what does the winner get? How much, if any, of a stake in the three restaurants do they get, and can the investors buy them out at any time? (For that matter, what stops the investors from opening up restaurant chains using the losers' ideas - or, for that matter, the winner's idea - without having to give them anything?)

-- Don

That Don Guy said:

What I want to know is, exactly what does the winner get? How much, if any, of a stake in the three restaurants do they get, and can the investors buy them out at any time? (For that matter, what stops the investors from opening up restaurant chains using the losers' ideas - or, for that matter, the winner's idea - without having to give them anything?)

-- Don

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They get an ownership stake in the restaurant along with "the investors". The fine print at the very end of the show doesn't say what percentage or any other detail. It's also not clear of the hosts/judges (Bobby Flay, the Chipotle guy, Curtis Stone, and that lady from Miami) are the actual investors or if it's someone else.

I DVR'd the show, but have not watched it. I figured I got a free burrito out of them, I might as well watch the show. Chipotle is about my favorite place to eat. I figure the first episode of the show I'll especially enjoy as I'm assuming it shows some background info on it starting.

we watched it last night and set a season pass. looks promising. i also like they are not currently dragging it out into 2 hours like Apprentice and Biggest Loser.

I'm watching. I'm interested for now.

Just watched. Thought it was pretty good. I immediately liked the Indian restaurant idea. I can't even think of one. Also liked the Healthy Wraps idea from the WNBA star.

I'm assuming the Minnesota location is probably in Mall of America.

It was decent although I thought some of the choices made by the judges were a bit random.

The Asian girl is cute. According to http://www.nbc.com/americas-next-great-restaurant/bios/stephenie-park/, "She achieved a JD from Harvard Law and a BS in economics from the University of Pennsylvania..." Wow!

Just finished watching. I liked the show. I don't like reality shows. So, there's a good chance I won't make it until the end. One thing that might get me there is one of the three locations they are opening a restaurant in is Minnesota. So, I'll be able to eat at the winning restaurant.

jsmeeker said:

Hosted by Bobby Flay, the show will award a winner a three 'fast casual' restaurant chain (Los Angeles, New York City, and Minneapolis)

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So... same category as Qdoba, Noodles and Co., Chipotle, etc.?

LoadStar said:

So... same category as Qdoba, Noodles and Co., Chipotle, etc.?

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I guess so. The web page doesn't make any mention of it. But during the show, they booted two guys who started off their pitch by talking about waiters.

This makes me think some of the comments about prep time of some of the food concepts are a bit off.

A grilled cheese doesn't take more time than a burger. And Pei Wei does plenty of stir fry with the same service model.

appleye1 said:

I'm not sure about it yet. It reminds me of that invention show from a few years ago.

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The one on ABC?

This show seems like a combination of various other reality shows.. Shark Tank plus "that invention show" plus a cooking show.

Egads, info from the Shark Tank wikipedia page:
On August 10, 2010, ABC announced Jeff Foxworthy would be joining the panel alongside the other five Sharks for three of eight episodes for the second season.[3] On September 20, 2010, ABC announced Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban would also be joining the panel of sharks also for three episodes.[4] The second season begins Friday, March 25, 2011 at 8pm ET/PT on ABC and will air over nine weeks every Friday.

Anyhow, I really enjoyed this "..Great Restaurant" show.

Hoffer said:

I DVR'd the show, but have not watched it. I figured I got a free burrito out of them, I might as well watch the show. Chipotle is about my favorite place to eat. I figure the first episode of the show I'll especially enjoy as I'm assuming it shows some background info on it starting.

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argh, is that deal still around? I forgot to do it.

I love the way they are trying to re-brand fast food joints as "fast casual" - NOT.

I'll probably continue to watch for a while but I find all 4 judges idiots. They are the investors? Really? I doubt it.:down:

JoBeth66 said:

This is another one of those British shows (Last Restaurant Standing) that is being migrated to the US. I don't know if Bobby Flay can compare to Raymond Blanc. I haven't watched last night's ep yet.

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Bobby Flay: Not a fan. Raymond Blanc: Fan.

RB is doing a 2nd series of another concept, Kitchen Secrets, where he's doing the cooking in his restaurant kitchen on the BBC currently. Good stuff. *cough* torrents *cough*
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/chefs/raymond_blanc