Consumed: The Real Restaurant Business - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Eat or Get Eaten
Trend-setting chain The Meatball Shop looks to expand its empire; Harlem hotspot Melba's searches for new ways to grow; family-run Ann & Tony's struggles to attract customers in a changing Little Italy.
It Takes Two
The co-owners of The Meatball Shop and Ann & Tony's have to deal with some internal problems.
Boiling Point
Ralph and Anthony receive a million- dollar proposal; Melba is hit with a violation; Michael and Daniel come to a crossroads.
Raising the Bar
Daniel is struck by harsh financial realities; Melba scrambles to meet a looming deadline; Ralph and Anthony experiment with a new source of revenue.
Nothing Ventured
Daniel races to fix his flagship location in time for the fifth anniversary party, while Michael begins a new chapter. Rohini prepares to re-launch her struggling New York location.
Unsustainable
Michael makes two enormously risky decisions; Rohini pushes her staff to refresh Vermilion's menu; Daniel must find a way to cap his soaring labor costs.
Doors Open
Rohini finally re-launches Vermilion and faces her critics; Daniel deals with a potentially devastating crisis; Ralph and Anthony decide to honor their parents with a big event.
We Are Not Going Anywhere
Ralph and Anthony pay tribute to their family and prepare to pass the torch; Michael puts his risky concept to the test; Daniel makes a decision that will change his and Michael's lives forever.
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