The Profit - Episode Guide

Marcus attempts to help two feuding brothers whose used-car business is weeks away from being shut down.

Maarse Florists was once the premier flower shop in Southern California. But after the founder died, this once proud business began to lose money. Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis believes he can put the bloom back on this rose. Fixing the business may be the easy part; dealing with the spoiled Mama's boy who inherited it will be the real challenge.

Planet Popcorn started as a humble little stand at a Southern California fairground. Today it's a multimillion-dollar business. The popcorn is tasty but the business model is hard to stomach. Despite generating all that cash, Planet Popcorn still can't show a profit. But serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis believes he can turn this business around and make Planet Popcorn a national brand. But to do it, he'll need this motley crew to follow his plan and prove they can be trusted.

Inspired by the death of a loved one, Eco-Me is an all-natural cleaning supply company started by two best friends who wanted to help people rid their home of potentially toxic products. But their inspired products are being undermined by bad business practices, lousy marketing and major debt. Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has a game plan to turn the company around but will Eco-Me's stubborn and shortsighted owners embrace change before it's too late?

LA Dogworks was started up by an eccentric hothead who built a state-of-the-art dog care facility that's second to none. But that volatile leadership has created terrible morale which now threatens to dismantle the entire business. Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis thinks LA Dogworks could be a flagship facility; the first of many. But to build the business, he'll have to see if he can tame its owner.

This week, Marcus Lemonis travels to Keyport, NJ, to visit Mr. Green Tea, a family-run specialty ice cream company being torn apart by two competing visions. Rich Emanuele is the second-generation owner who makes great ice cream and keeps tight tabs on the budget. His son Michael has big ideas and wants to invest heavily and expand quickly. Can serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis take Mr. Green Tea to the next level, or will this bickering father-and-son undermine their shot at big time profits?

A former real estate investor and car enthusiast, Pete Athans, sunk his entire life savings into building a high-end used car dealership in Morton Grove, IL. Unfortunately, financing a fantasy dealership left him short on cash; now he struggles to fill his lot with cars. To make matters worse, his micromanaging style prevents his employees from doing their jobs. Marcus Lemonis will either be the driving force this owner needs to change his ways or this business will crash and burn.

This week, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis travels to Brooklyn, New York and visits A. Stein Meat Products, a second-generation business run by two lifelong friends. Last year, this $50 million-dollar-a-year meat wholesaler somehow managed to lose $400,000. At A. Stein, Marcus discovers a company that offers a great product but has grown so fast, they're unable to track the tens of thousands of dollars that go in and out every day. Can Marcus Lemonis save this business or will these two butcher boys be forced to close their doors after 40 years?

Michael and Tina Sena are a fitness-obsessed couple with a great little gym right outside of Chicago. And while they help clients shed weight, they can't seem to figure out how to build a healthy profit. Maybe one of their problems is that this husband and wife still can't figure out how to work as a team. Marcus Lemonis arrives with a plan, but getting them to accept change may turn out to be harder than their workouts.

A trailer business in Tampa, FL specializing in food concessions is being driven into the ground by two owners in a toxic partnership who compete for control. The business itself is also divided with the owners located 260 miles from where the product is manufactured, creating inefficiency across the board. Can Marcus Lemonis bring these owners and the two sides of the business together?

Peter and Allison Behringer are candy makers who run a small business, Sweet Pete's, in Jacksonville, Florida. Their product is excellent but their business is failing and has yet to turn a profit. The Behringers brought in a partner to help sweeten the pot but that relationship turned toxic. Sweet Pete's is a business with great promise but one that probably won't survive another year. To save it, serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis must fix the partnership, create new business and revamp the store or Sweet Pete's will be forced to close their doors.

A couple of wine connoisseurs in Orange Country turn their passion of collecting fine wines into a business that unfortunately has never been profitable. With absentee owners and mismanaged inventory, this business is months away from shutting its doors. If Marcus Lemonis can convince staff and owners to take ownership and stop running Amazing Grapes like a hobby, he might be able to save the business from being financially crushed.

Owners Jim Brush and Alison Sloat run Key West Key Lime Pie Company, a pie company that is a true rags-to-riches culinary story. Buying the business, recipes and all, for merely $1200, they have grown it from selling pies on the side of the road to being named the "Nation's Best Pie" by the American Pie Council. Even though the business grosses an impressive $1.4 million a year, they are not turning a profit. With multiple storefronts and a shipping facility that's not bringing in any money, can serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis help this couple get back on track and get their piece of the pie?

Tempers boil over at a family-run clothing retail company when entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis pushes for his biggest transformation yet. COURAGE. b specializes in upscale women's fashion, and sassy Noemi Goureau is the brand's designer. Her explosive son Nicolas blames his mother for dragging the company into the red and burying the company in mountains of inventory they can't move.

Hanging by a thread, an embroidery and silk screening company in Queens, NY, is about to close its doors forever after the owner has bitten off more than he can chew. Three years ago, Sal Loretta moved his small business, Artistic Stitch, into a massive 28,000-square-foot warehouse. To make use of the space, Sal started several new businesses and borrowed beyond his means to build out the entire building. Now Sal is $1.5 million in debt and in way over his head. Can Marcus throw him a line before the company completely unravels?

The owners of a Connecticut fish market are sailing in treacherous waters, and even Marcus Lemonis might not be able to bail them out. Swanson's Fish Market is a successful second-generation business that burnt to the ground a few years ago, leaving the company drowning in debt. As more details begin to surface, Marcus realizes he may be in over his head.

A Long-Island salon owner burned by her ex-partner can't get to the root of her business problems. Carolyn DeVito owns Unique Salon & Spa, but only after fighting tooth and nail. She hasn't had a paycheck in six months, and other aspects of her business are coming unglued. If Marcus Lemonis can't help Carolyn move on from her past, Unique Salon & Spa may be going down the drain.

Friction is brewing inside a Greenville, SC coffee roasting company, when bitterness between the co-owners gets too hot to handle. West End Coffee Company has an incredible tasting product. However, if partners and ex-lovers John and Becky are unable to separate their business from their personal lives, how can they expect Marcus Lemonis to get the company back in the green?

It's the ninth inning for a father stuck in the past and striking out with his MLB relationship. Coopersburg Sports is a sports and novelty business in desperate need of help. Will Marcus Lemonis be able to help them stay in the game?

A family-run BBQ restaurant in the tranquil town of Latta, South Carolina, is about to go up in smoke if Marcus Lemonis can't help them in time. Legendary Shuler's BBQ is a so popular that lines run out the door, but keeping up with the times is proving a bigger challenge than anyone expected.

A know-it-all sign shop owner goes head-to-head with Marcus Lemonis in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. ASL Sign Sales & Service is one of the biggest in town, but the owner's ego is even bigger. With zero process in place, Marcus has his work cut out for him. Later, Marcus makes a surprise visit to a business from Season 1.

In Pittsburgh, PA, husband-and-wife owners of a Greek sandwich shop chain have failing franchisees about to revolt. My Big Fat Greek Gyro has several dire changes needed to the way they do business, and Marcus might just be too late.

The Season 2 finale features updates on companies that Marcus has visited, including a used-car dealership in Illinois; a trailer business in Tampa; an ice-cream maker in New Jersey; a family-run gym in Chicago; and a candy manufacturer in Jacksonville.

Mike and Scott Ciprari started SJC Drums in their grandma's basement and quickly transformed it into a million-dollar company. But sibling rivalry and clashing egos forced Scott out of the company, leaving Mike in charge and SJC in free fall. Can Marcus Lemonis resolve this family feud and turn a money-burner into a money-earner

Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has invested more than $20 million of his own money in small businesses featured on The Profit. But when each episode ends, his work is just beginning. In this special episode, Lemonis returns to four of those companies and reveals which partnerships have flourished and which have floundered.

Desperate to keep his cupcake shop going, Tonnie Rozier has burned through his wife's retirement fund. Can Marcus turn the situation around, or will Tonnie lose his business and marriage?

A Staten Island burger joint is bleeding money - but its four quarreling owners are more focused on pointing fingers than boosting sales. Can Marcus Lemonis tame these big personalities and put the business back on track?

A Florida health food delivery service has developed a sick corporate culture. Can Marcus Lemonis rein in FuelFood's hot-tempered CEO and fix the business before it goes up in flames?

A father's resistance to change is ruining his family furniture business--and wrecking his relationship with his son. Can Marcus Lemonis bridge the divide and bring them back from the brink?

Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis attempts to rescue Precise Graphix; despite making millions in revenue, the owners, brothers Keith and Dean Lyden, have been losing money at a frightful rate.

Marcus attempts to rescue a cosmetics company that appears to be suffering from an identity crisis, with the owner constantly changing the business model.

Marcus Lemonis checks in on a clothing company that has fallen back on old, bad habits; a car buying business run by two brothers and a candy maker.

Marcus tries to help a small chain of natural pet food stores in Chicago that is growing too quickly for its own good.

A chain of blues-themed denim stores' overly aggressive expansion leaves the business on the verge of unraveling.

Marcus tries to help two best friends from England with their luxury gazebo company in California.

Marcus tries to help the owner of a Chicago lobster shack that is swimming in debt and endangering the business with his irresponsible spending.

Marcus returns to the Staten Island burger joint to find his systems abandoned and the partners at each others' throats.

A Los Angeles candle start-up is having trouble breaking into the market with their niche designs and archaic process. If Marcus can't help create a product with mass appeal, this business is destined to burn out.

A Denver-based business specializing in high-quality skateboards struggles with employee turnover. If Marcus can't get the owner to focus on his people and also expand his product line, his shot at a deal will skate away.

Dark times have befallen Vision Quest Lighting, whose panicked owner lost his way following a slump in sales. Can Marcus turn this New York manufacturer into the shining beacon it once was or will it be lights out for this struggling company?

A trendy Brooklyn-based shoe company is walking on thin ice after its founder made a series of rash decisions. If Marcus can't focus the team and bring the right products to market, this business will go out of style.

A gourmet marshmallow company in Indiana finds itself in a sticky situation. A soured business arrangement with one owner's father has had devastating effects on their process. Can Marcus make a sweet deal or will 240Sweet come to a bitter end?

A florist aims to beat the competition with a unique business model, but a lack of funding and a stubborn founder threaten to slow growth.

Marcus returns to the New Jersey ice cream maker to help with expansion, but a dispute over equity could derail the company.

Marcus Lemonis has spent over $35 million investing in dozens of businesses on The Profit. But the real work begins after the deal is made. Marcus returns to four companies - Amazing Grapes, Shuler's BBQ, Grafton Furniture, and SJC Drums - to reveal how they have fared over time.

Two business partners revived an iconic family restaurant chain, but they need the help of Marcus Lemonis to restore leadership.

A Los Angeles clothing brand suffers from its owner's inconsistent designs and wasteful spending, despite the help of his brother and sister.

A Milwaukee-based chain of soup restaurants needs professional help after its co-owner's sudden passing.

A charity-centric watch business suffers from a rushed process, unfocused branding and emotional baggage.

A Chicago catering company needs help after suffering a steep drop in sales and an owner who vents his frustration on the employees.

Marcus helps the owner of a cleaning product line who puts her own business at risk with aristocratic marketing, high prices and an unwillingness to face reality.

Marcus brings in another company to help a Los Angeles furniture company struggling with old inventory and quality control.

A father and son with a broken relationship lead their tea shop into dangerous territory; Marcus attempts to have them separate their business and personal lives.

A kitchen supply store in Manhatten faces extinction following the owner's divorce; Marcus tries to get them working together again.

Marcus teams up with George Lopez and the owner of a Mexican-American tortilla business to develop products and compete with big competitors.

Marcus helps a Manhattan-based fashion designer who is failing because she lets her family and co-workers overpower her.

A family-run swimwear company struggles to connect with consumers due to poor leadership, outdated designs and misguided processes.

A Chicago snowboard shop goes downhill after its owners try to expand too quickly and stop communicating with one another.

Marcus helps a family-owned haircare company that is at a breaking point because of the father's costly side projects.

Marcus helps a sound-proofing company, started by two best friends, which has so little cash they must rely on unpaid volunteers.

Marcus helps a California entrepreneur who went all-in on a coffee business with no prior experience and got in over his head.

Marcus helps a gelato popsicle company whose owner jumped the gun by starting a franchise business and now suffers from a waning work ethic.

A family-owned chocolate shop was started by three siblings in support of their chocolatier father; despite circumstances becoming desperate, the family is resistant to change.

Marcus Lemonis shares his top 10 most important rules for success while sharing key moments of past episodes.

Marcus Lemonis travels throughout California, where a new law will soon allow any adult to buy cannabis legally, and profiles several pot entrepreneurs, from small-scale startups to multi-million-dollar ventures.

In this special episode, Marcus Lemonis opens his books to reveal what happened after the cameras stopped rolling. He explains which deals paid off big time and which cost him millions. And deep-dives into the money spent, relationships formed, and epic surprises no one saw coming.

A Colorado manufacturer of tiny homes faces massive issues, mostly due to its owner's lack of leadership that has put the business in more than a million dollars debt and sunk morale to an all-time low.

At a Detroit-based denim business, the jeans are stiff... and so are the owners. One of them stamps out any idea that isn't his own, while another obsesses about the smallest of details. The third cares only about his own pay out. If Marcus can't get them to embrace new ideas, this Detroit dream will come to an end.

Monica Potter of the hit television series Parenthood started a home goods store near her family in rural Ohio. She doesn't have time to run the store herself, but can't relinquish control to any of her employees, especially not to her sister. Emotions run high as Marcus tries to repair family relationships and give the store some focus. If Marcus can't create order amongst all this chaos, the brand may vanish forever.

A cookie company in New Jersey owned by a 13-year-old entrepreneur and his mother faces serious growing pains, in part because the latter is resistant to change, which has led to missed opportunities in recipe development and retail expansion.

Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Morris, Illinois hoping to make a deal with Rayjus. Rayjus is a sports apparel company that specializes in fishing apparel. The name Rayjus is a combination of the first names of owners Ray Odom and Justin Romines. Rayjus has poor employee morale and unfocused owners, including one with a troubling side gig as a radio DJ. Rayjus also owes the IRS thousands in back taxes.

Marcus Lemonis is in Orange County, California hoping to make a deal with JD Custom Designs. JD Custom Designs is a company that specializes in retail displays. The owner Jeff can't let go of control, which slows the process, limits creativity and negatively impacts the company.

A New York City designer has his sights set on becoming fashion royalty, but his company is barely scraping by. He is disorganized and lacks focus, leaving his clothing line without an identity. His unpaid loans and understaffed store are damaging his personal relationships. If Marcus can't find a way to fix the fabric of this company, it will be ripped to shreds.

The owner of a packaged Southern food business has bitten off more than she can chew. Colossal debts clog her cash flow, bringing her business and her family to the brink. If Marcus can't get her to understand that she cannot do it all on her own, Southern Culture will be cooked.

Last year, Marcus invested $750,000 to help revive this classic restaurant chain, but fighting between partners and mismanagement have ruined everything he put in place. If Marcus can't rebuild this broken venture, the brand will melt away forever.

A men's apparel business on the California coast is about to unravel completely for co-owners and brothers Mike and John, who found early success selling to big stores, but profitability never followed when they opened up two locations of their own.

A Los Angeles startup is creating buzz with their fashion-forward cellphone cases. But behind their breathtaking sales and beautiful designs, the cracks are starting to show. Their young CEO does whatever he pleases, leaving his partners demoralized and the business unable to grow. If Marcus can't teach him to respect his people and his company, The Casery will shatter.

A Chicago startup impresses with their high-end sunglasses. But behind the flashy shades, the company struggles to turn a profit. Their CEO has trouble moving beyond a personal tragedy; it's affected every aspect of the business from marketing to hiring, leaving the company with no structure or vision. If Marcus can't get him to look beyond what he's lost, his company will be next.

A father-focused bag company that once generated millions is now at death's door; after 15 years in business, the owner has allowed his fears to get the best of him; if Marcus can't help him regain his confidence, Diaper Dude will disappear for good.

At a small family-run pizza chain, the proud patriarch is squeezing the life out of the business; he has long dreamed of taking his drive-through pizza concept nationwide, but he's so resistant to change that he alienates potential franchisees.

A Chicago-based lighting company sparks innovation with unique designs and customizable options, but the owner's lack of leadership causes sales to fizzle; if Marcus can't convince her to value her team, it may be lights out for this startup.

The owner of a women's athleisure company found initial success building a following online, but her conservative aesthetic is starting to lose popularity. She refuses to take any risks, despite suffering sales. If Marcus can't get this owner to think outside the box, this burgeoning startup will fade away.

A husband-and-wife team is working night and day to keep their maternity and children's retail stores open, but debt is crushing them after a recent illness. If Marcus Lemonis can't teach them how to revitalize their stores, their business could go belly up.

A master bagel maker has built a big following in Chicago. But even as he dreams of expanding beyond the windy city his business is growing stale. His branding is uninspired, his product mix is all over the place, and while he and his wife have overcome great challenges together, he struggles with giving her a say in the company. If I can't push him to rise to the occasion this would-be mogul isn't going anywhere.

A master bagel maker has built a big following in Chicago. But even as he dreams of expanding beyond the windy city his business is growing stale. His branding is uninspired, his product mix is all over the place, and while he and his wife have overcome great challenges together, he struggles with giving her a say in the company. If I can't push him to rise to the occasion this would-be mogul isn't going anywhere.

Marcus travels to Santa Claus, Ind., to save Santa's Toys; hardworking owners Mark and Heidi's business practices have landed their business on the naughty list, and they must follow Marcus' protocol to save their business.

Ben started designing and selling home decor at 8 years old. Several decades later, his company's revenue is dropping, and employees are jumping ship.

Two former employees from The Casery want to start their own cell phone case brand; Marcus tries to help Charlotte overcome her confidence issues to become a CEO, so she and Skyler can build a new company from the ground up.

A cookie business inspired by the owner's mom grew too quickly and is now at the mercy of angry lenders.

Greg and Jennifer Lyles want to keep their Kentucky BBQ restaurant small and local, but their son Chandler has dreams of going national. As the threat of bankruptcy looms, can Marcus get this family on the same road to success?

Two brash social media influencers built a million-dollar sock company, but after major losses the company is at a standstill. If arrogance prevents them from meeting the goals Marcus has set for them, he could get cold feet.

The owner of a fly-fishing boat and apparel company designed a unique floating tent, but he's defensive and won't listen to feedback. If Marcus can't get him to open up to new ideas, this company could sink.

The owner of a multimillion-dollar ramp and safety company avoids conflict with his staff, including his son. Marcus will try to help father and son overcome their troubled past to become a better team and develop a whole new category of products for nationwide stores.

At a struggling Italian restaurant in New Jersey, Marcus Lemonis will try to teach owner Dante management skills. But if his loving father Jimmy can't learn to stay out of the way, Dante may never grow up and this business could be cooked.

"Coco Vinny" wants to spread the "Coco" love to the rest of the country by selling coconut beverages; if he can't prove to Marcus Lemonis that he has a valid business concept, then this company could be all cracked up.

Local Miami celebrity Ana Quincoces has personality to spare, but her burgeoning sauce and marinade business has failed to take off. While Ana's poor branding and overly defensive attitude prove to be a handful for Marcus, she faces one huge challenge: Ana must prove her mettle before The Profit invests.

At Polar Bear Coolers sales have been plummeting the last few years due to a broken inventory process and an owner more concerned with "rocking out" than appreciating his employees. If Marcus can't help this uninhibited owner improve his communication and streamline his process this company will meltdown.

A mother and daughter team dealing with health problems and family resentments, needs Marcus to help them face their issues and raise their Macaron business to the next level.

In a special episode, Marcus Lemonis shares insights on two companies where he never made a deal. Hat Box - a Texas haberdashery whose owner wants to be buried in her cashwrap; and Ramp - a Utah Ski and Snowboard manufacturer whose owner has burned through millions of dollars. With 20/20 hindsight Marcus gives business tips that could have changed everything for these companies.

A mini race car track and amusement park has become outdated and run out of gas. Marcus Lemonis will try to help the owner get out of the past and teach his over-reactive ex-racer son to lead his employees rather than just yelling at them.

On a special episode, Marcus Lemonis travels to a town on the Mississippi River that has been devastated by flooding. Marcus will learn about the financial effects that a natural disaster has on a city as he tries to reinvigorate the townspeople.

At a dessert shop in Los Angeles, Marcus must help an incredibly sweet and successful entrepreneur reign in her ideas before her many ventures cause chaos to her delectable empire.

One woman's mission to create her own line of handbags has resulted in a quality product that is bland and overpriced; Marcus must help her become a more creative and better businessperson.

At Ideal Cheese Shop in New York City, a father and son are at odds and their store is being neglected; Marcus must help this family-run business renew their passion and refresh their look or this 55-year-old business could crumble.

A Los Angeles-based van conversion company is excited to bring even more people to their outdoor lifestyle.

Marcus Lemonis faces one of his biggest challenges to date when he visits a family business in Utah that is drowning in debt. With his help, the family will need to become a hive of activity to turn their fortunes around.

A Santa Monica staple serving up creative slices has Marcus' head spinning.

A brother and sister are desperate to keep their furniture business open and their father's legacy alive.

A sweet potato pie business with humble beginnings has gained a strong local following. Before it can expand, Marcus will have to bring the owner's pie-in-the-sky goals back down to earth.

A small-town spirits company needs Marcus' help to expand beyond their local community. Family owned and operated, this business must come to terms with their past and agree on their future if they truly want a shot at the big time.

A business owner with a love of animals gives Marcus a new challenge. While her product is great, she lacks some of the business skills to bring it to the masses. Marcus will need to help her find the same passion for profits she has for her pets if this business' true potential is to be unleashed.

A Brooklyn crab restaurant started by two best friends has Marcus excited about the possibilities. At first glance, it has all the makings of the next great chain, but when Marcus digs deeper, he discovers the owners' inner soft spots and insecurities. Can Marcus help these women fulfil their potential and take Crabby Shack to the next level?

A home construction business that's trying to revolutionize the way houses are built is struggling to keep up with demand for their innovative homes. With options to grow in both the residential and commercial market, the owners are also facing a bit of an identity crisis. Marcus must show them the importance of laying a firm foundation first if they're going to cash in on their potential.

Marcus Lemonis travels to Cuba at a time of historic change and profiles a new breed of business owners determined to succeed under one of the most oppressive regimes in the world.

Marcus Lemonis goes to California for a rare look at the "Emerald Triangle," the generations of pot farmers that call it home, and those who have decided to emerge from the shadows under a new state law.

Marcus Lemonis goes behind the scenes in Las Vegas, spending three days as a high roller to unlock the secrets of Sin City.

Marcus Lemonis joins former clam digger and environmentalist Chad Pregracke and his team as they clean up part of the Mississippi River near Memphis.