Restaurant impossible

Robert Irvine heads to Ash Fork, AZ, where owner Felicia's failing restaurant has forced her to sacrifice time with her children. Overwhelmed by guilt, she is ignoring her deteriorating business, and Robert must help to turn her attitude around.

Robert Irvine travels to The Amigo Cafe on Arizona's Navajo Reservation where owner Julene's struggle to make a profit has taken a toll on her health. Robert must help her daughter, Heather, gain the confidence to step into her mother's shoes.

Robert Irvine visits Nampa, Idaho, to rescue Island Kine Grinds from bankruptcy. Co-owner Renus' health problems have left his wife Ludi completely overwhelmed, and Robert must help Renus heal to prevent both their marriage and business from failing.

In Baton Rouge, LA, an owner struggles to keep going after losing her husband, and Robert Irvine must help her let go to save her dying restaurant. If she can't find the strength to become a motivated owner, she'll lose a lot more than just her business.

In Baton Rouge, LA, owner Maurice claims to be proud of his restaurant, but his lack of leadership and inability to inspire his staff threaten to destroy the business. If Robert Irvine can't teach him how to lead effectively, his restaurant won't survive.

In Memphis, owner Tyrone's passion project has lost his way, and his family is suffering because of it. Robert Irvine must teach him about more than just the ins and outs of running a restaurant before this family loses their livelihood and their bond.

Robert Irvine faces a unique challenge in Opelika, AL, where he must save a restaurant located at a gas station. Owner Penny's health and lifelong dream is failing, and she must make big changes to more than her business before she loses everything.

At GiGi's Place in Covington, GA, owner Gigi's health is failing, but she can't take a step back with her daughter and her head chef fighting constantly. Everything Gigi worked for will fall apart unless Robert Irvine can repair a damaged relationship.

In Greenville, SC, the owners of an airport cafe believe that all the kids at a nearby playground are driving away their paying customers. Robert Irvine must convince them their problems are fixable or this restaurant will be grounded permanently.

Robert Irvine heads to Williamston, MI, to resurrect the Sunnyside Café, a little breakfast joint with big problems. Owner Jeanette is a micromanager who refuses to make changes, and Robert wastes no time finding solutions to keep her place from closing.

In Coleman, MI, Robert Irvine finds a failing restaurant that's destroying a loving marriage. Owner Leah's refusal to listen to her husband's advice has forced him to step away, and Robert must help them find the confidence to be partners again.

In Middletown, NY, an unforgivable mistake has driven a wedge between Franco Di Roma's married owners. Robert Irvine must help them bridge the divide and forgive each other before their restaurant business and whole family collapses.

In Rome, New York, The Balanced Chef owner Brian is facing a mountain of problems, including very serious health issues. The stakes are high as Robert Irvine must help Brian figure out a plan to reduce stress personally and professionally.

In Lincoln, NH, Robert Irvine discovers he has more than just a restaurant to repair. The White Mountain Tavern's co-owners have a volatile relationship and toxic standing in the community, giving Robert only two days to fix two massive problems.

The owner of the Dutch Treat in Franconia, NH, has lost the desire to keep his family restaurant going. His wife is more than willing to help, but no matter what she and Robert Irvine do, the Dutch Treat doesn't stand a chance without a strong manager.