'Restaurant Impossible: Last Call' Comes to Food Network

With rising costs, pandemic debt and even generational divides for some families, the reality of running a restaurant in 2026 has never been riskier, and Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible: Last Call is a fresh take on the classic series that strives to turn struggling restaurants’ fortunes around. The new season premieres Thursday, July 23rd at 8|7c on Food Network and streams the next day on HBO Max.

What Is Restaurant Impossible: Last Call About?

Acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and dynamic Canadian restaurateur Jen Agg lead the charge to rescue struggling restaurants across North America. Their goal is not to formulate quick fixes. They will dig into real problems, adapt to a new and challenging restaurant industry and find creative, unexpected solutions tailored to each business. While Jen tackles design and front-of-house issues, Aarón works on the culinary side — and each of them assess exactly what needs to change for the restaurant to thrive. From horrendous Yelp reviews to feuding family members, every episode will reveal the challenges today’s restaurateurs face. Emotions run high, and the stakes become critical as strategies are devised for each location’s rescue plan.

In the premiere, Aarón and Jen visit Toronto’s oldest Hakka restaurant which is on the verge of collapse after 40 years of success. The family-owned business lost its crowd post-COVID, and now two sisters who left their successful careers to return to their parent’s restaurant must win customers back before their family livelihood and legacy disappears.

How to Watch Restaurant Impossible: Last Call

Restaurant Impossible: Last Call premieres Thursday, July 23rd at 8|7c on Food Network — and streams the next day on HBO Max. Check out Food Network's social pages for show updates, and follow #RestaurantImpossible to hear from Aarón and Jen before each restaurant overhaul. Plus, learn their do’s and don'ts about running a successful eatery in 2026. Visit FoodNetwork.com to find out how Aarón and Jen’s years of expertise can save these restaurants from ruin.