Kat-tales

The ending was unfortunate, but not surprising. The details about their existing businesses was troubling and I suspect the "due diligence" revealed more information that would make an investment too risky for Joe and Tim. Perhaps something about the partner who owns 49% of the business, or more debt. Since the details have not been disclosed, we can't determine if their decision not to invest was reasonable. A lot of these show have the disclaimer that the investment is subject to due diligence. Perhaps doing this on the front end disqualify so many candidates, and the juicy drama that comes with them. Jeremiah Bullfrog competed on Chopped as well. A lot of these shows are becoming crowded with serial reality show contestants.

I agree! The dynamic between the business partners is troubling. I watched how the other 3 watched with odd smirks on their faces while Joe and Sammy went at it time and time again. The business will continue to falter unless this dynamic is addressed. I think Marcus fell for Sammy's story and the "emotional vulnerability" that Marcus highly values in the business owners he chooses to work with. The family aspect of Sammy creating the business out of gratitude to his brother Fuji for practically raising Sammy seemed to resonate with Marcus. I'm sure Marcus was offended at the way that Fuji was kicked to the curb. The business concept almost seemed secondary to the backstory of Sammy, Fuji, and 3 other guys who supposedly love each other. Hopefully, the new manager that comes on board will have the intestinal fortitude to light a fire under the 3 "silent partners" and get them involved in the business.