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3 Days to Open with Bobby Flay

Bobby Flay, critically acclaimed chef and owner of 15 restaurants, is saving new food businesses at risk to lose it all before they even open. There's only three days until opening, and Bobby is offering his expertise to restaurateurs with no prior experience in the high stakes world of food. With everything on the line — including savings, livelihood and integrity — these new businesses need Bobby's help — or failure is imminent. Now, in a test of will, skill and perseverance, they are against the clock to make sure their opening night doesn't become their closing night.

The Latest

Licari's Six Weeks Later

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The Cove Lounge

Sticky's Finger Joint

Licari’s Sicilian Pizza Kitchen

About The Show

Bobby Flay, critically acclaimed chef and owner of 15 restaurants, is saving new food businesses at risk to lose it all before they even open. There's only three days until opening, and Bobby is offering his expertise to restaurateurs with no prior experience in the high stakes world of food. With everything on the line — including savings, livelihood and integrity — these new businesses need Bobby's help — or failure is imminent. Now, in a test of will, skill and perseverance, they are against the clock to make sure their opening night doesn't become their closing night.

About the Host

Bobby Flay

Food Network Chef

Bobby Flay is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and media personality. He's an Iron Chef, and host of Beat Bobby Flay, Bobby's Triple Threat and BBQ Brawl.

Episodes

S1 | E1

A Sticky Situation

Bobby Flay takes on New York City chicken finger joint Sticky's in an effort to get it open for business in only three short days. But with zero leadership, dwindling funds, no recipes and a slew of negative press, Bobby has to roll up his sleeves to save four young entrepreneurs from a very sticky situation. With only 3 Days to Open, will Bobby be able to get this New York newcomer open?

FN Dish Update: See How Sticky's Is Doing

S1 | E2

Melt Mobile Meltdown

Bobby Flay goes to Stamford, Conn., in an attempt to open Melt Mobile's gourmet grilled cheese truck in only three short days. But with best friends who have mortgaged their homes and are at each other's throats, soggy sandwiches and absolutely no organization, Bobby has a lot on his plate. With only 3 Days to Open, will Bobby be able to get this grilled cheese truck moving before it stalls?

FN Dish Update: See How Melt Mobile Is Doing

S1 | E3

Secret Recipe for Disaster

Bobby Flay heads to Grand Rapids to help the Licari family open Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen in only three short days. But with secret recipes "Mama" won't share, a signature pizza that doesn't measure up, a negative bank account, and husband and wife owners who don't have defined roles, this is a recipe for disaster! With only 3 Days to Open, will Bobby be able to open this restaurant before it closes?

FN Dish Update: See How Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen Is Doing

S1 | E4

Havoc in Harlem

Bobby Flay heads uptown to Harlem to help first-time restaurateur Alyah and her sister Gloria open an upscale comfort food lounge in just three short days. But with no head chef, forgettable cocktails, an entire staff of no-shows and six-figure debt, it's more jeers than cheers for this lounge. With only 3 Days to Open will Bobby be able to make this lounge a Harlem hot spot instead of a not spot?

FN Dish Update: See How Cove Lounge Is Doing

S1 | E5

Big Guys Big Problems

Bobby Flay tackles a suburban Chicago sausage stand when he tries to help make four best friends' opening dreams come true in only three short days. But with clashing personalities, unimaginative toppings, a six-figure bank loan and a stand in need of a serious facelift, Bobby is being thrown into the fire. With only 3 Days to Open will Bobby be able to save this stand?

FN Dish Update: See How Big Guys Sausage Stand Is Doing

S1 | E6

Confections of a Rock Star

Bobby Flay heads to Asbury Park, N.J., to help Kimmee and her partner, Lisa, open a rock 'n' roll cupcake shop in just three short days. But with little baking skills, broken ovens, no full-time staff and their entire life savings on the line, Bobby definitely has his work cut out for him. With only 3 Days to Open will Bobby be able to whip this bakery into shape, or will Kimmee's dreams of rock star cupcakes crumble?