Tom, his wife Julie (right) and their friend Tiffany make up the team of Fortune Cooking.
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Before any of the teams can drive off with their trucks on day one of the competition, Tyler springs a funnel cake-eating contest on them.
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The team members are excited to see their new food truck — especially Tom, who has always wanted to own one — but who's going to drive it?
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When it comes to shopping, Julie attempts to take the reins from her husband so the team can get in and out quickly. But that's easier said than done.
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Tom goes through the team's shopping haul and gets everything organized for the first day of the competition.
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When it comes to prepping, everyone pitches in to get things done.
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Today's menu features all Asian-inspired fusion dishes.
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This appetizing rice bowl includes fresh vegetables and Asian seasonings, and it's topped with chicken.
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These deep-fried banana wontons are topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate ganache.
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Tiffany serves a customer who's excited to try the team's offerings.
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Selling next to one of its rivals doesn't end up working out as planned for the team. Tom and the ladies move on to a new stop, but an accident puts a dent in everyone's spirits.
For Tom it's back to business as usual. While the ladies are out selling, the self-described "samurai chef" has the kitchen all to himself.
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The team members count up their sales and hope they've made enough money to move on to next week.
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Unfortunately, the cost of the accident places the team in the bottom, resulting in an early elimination. Despite the bad news, the team members are upbeat.
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"My emotion is very sad," says Tom, as his team exits from the competition. "But we [gave] our best," he says. "And I will never give up."
