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The Partner - New Show on CNBC Where Winner Becomes a Partner of Marcus Lemonis

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For the past few days on social media, Marcus Lemonis has been teasing an announcement regarding a new show called The Partner.

Marcus just did a live announcement regarding The Partner on his Facebook Page (Direct Link to video is here).  He stated the show is an opportunity for everyone around the country to apply for the chance to be a partner in every business that has appeared on CNBC's The Profit as well as some other ones.  The prize will be for a 3-year employment contract for $150,000 per year and 1% of the total equity of Marcus Lemonis LLC.  People need to submit video applications and Marcus will select 6 to 8 people to go through a six-week program.  At the end of that, Marcus will select someone to be his partner.  The show is scheduled to air during the summer and new episodes of The Profit will continue in the fall.

It seems like a show that is similar to NBC's The Apprentice where people would compete for a 1-year $250,000 contract to run one of Donald Trump's companies.

I will update this post with more information such as the press release and how to apply once it becomes available.

UPDATE - Here is a link to the press release announcing the show.

UPDATE 2 - The information regarding casting can be found at www.thepartnercasting.com

The Profit - Inkkas Shoes Update

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Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Brooklyn, New York with hopes of making a deal with Inkkas.  Inkkas is primarily a shoe company that makes their shoes with authentic textiles from South America.  While at Inkkas, Marcus finds that the CEO Dan Ben-Nun doesn't know the numbers for his company and has made some bad decisions on product development.

Let's take a look at some information related to Inkkas as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.


News and Links Related To The Company:
  • Here are a few preview videos of the episode from The Profit Twitter page - Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4.
  • Here is the Inkkas website, which notes they are going to be on The Profit
  • Here is the Inkkas Facebook page that has over 100,000 likes at the moment. 
  • Inkkas was founded by Dan Ben-Nun after a backpacking trip across Latin America, where he met local artisans making sneakers from authentic textiles.  The company also plants one tree for every purchase that is made from them.  The production of the shoes is primarily done in South and Central America.
  • A Kickstarter campaign that started in November 2013 totaled $77,031 for the company.  A Kickstarter campaign that started in November 2014 totaled $105,240 for the company.  A November 2015 Kickstarter campaign reached a goal in 1 hour and totaled $46,886, so it seems they do a new one every year.
  • Marcus has been posting a lot of pictures of shoes on his Instagram page asking for feedback.  He also posted a video message about the episode on his Facebook page (while at Inkkas in New York), and says the new shoes will be on the website around 8pm the night of the episode.  So it is pretty obvious a deal was made on this episode.
  • A press release announcing the partnership between Marcus Lemonis and Inkkas was put out yesterday.
  • Besides their website and many brick and mortar retailers, Inkkas shoes are available for sale on Amazon.com

The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):
  • Initial Offer:  $750,000 for 51% of the business.  Each of the partners will get a $60,000 salary, and money will be used to resolve the debts of the business, to buy inventory, and for product development.  Each of the partners would have equal partnership with the remaining 49%.
  • The Deal:  $600,000 for 40% of the company with a guaranteed 10% return.  The money would be used the same way, but the three partners would own 60% and have 20% each.  Marcus is 100% in charge.
  • Inkkas Shoes Twitter handle was changed to Inkkas Worldwide due to their Inkkasshoes looking a bit crude. (Link)
  • The Inkkas website was redesigned. (Link)
  • Courage b (season 2) and Inkkas are sharing the space in New York City that was shown in the episode. (Link)
  • 1/24/2016 - Marcus is asking fans to design a slip on shoe for Inkkas.  If they produce one, the designer will get a royalty on each shoe sold. (Link)


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The Profit - 240sweet Update

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Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Columbus, Indianawith hopes of making a deal with 240sweet.  240sweet is a gourmet marshmallow company that makes their marshmallows by hand and with all natural ingredients.  While there, Marcus finds a business arrangement that has gone bad involving the father of one of the owners which could jeopardize their production process.  Also an accountant quits, and owners Sam and Alexa don't see eye-to-eye with Marcus.

Let's take a look at some information related to 240sweet as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.


News and Links Related To The Company:
  • Here are some preview videos of the episode from the CNBC website - Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Video 4, Video 5,
  • Here is the 240sweet website, and their marshmallows are available for sale on the site for $10 per 10 count bag.  
  • The business began after Chef Alexa and Sam began making marshmallows and attaching them to menus to promote the catering business.  People kept asking about the marshmallows and how they could get them.
  • Here is the 240sweet Facebook Page, and it seems they travel around the country visiting different markets, trade shows, etc. to sell their product.
  • Marcus visited 240sweet in April 2015 and the episode was supposed to air during season 3 of The Profit, but for some reason it was pushed back to this season.
  • An April 2015 Indystar article interviewed Marcus Lemonis while he was in town to look at 240sweet.  A few things from the article:
    • Marcus felt no one has mass marketed marshmallows online effectively, and they don't fit too well in a retail concept. But with the proper packaging and the right products, they could do $2.5 million in marshmallow sales.
    • Marcus also wondered if this business could mesh with Sweet Pete's (season 2) and if he could make 240sweets a tourist destination in Indianapolis such as he has done with Sweet Pete's in Jacksonville.
  • 240sweet has a 4.5 star (out of 5) average on Yelp and there are a lot of rave reviews about them. (Link
  • In May 2015, the Columbus Redevelopment Commission accepted a proposal from 240sweet to lease a former restaurant site.  The article also says Marcus Lemonis "may invest as much as $200,000 in 240sweet, which could include adding a hot chocolate bar and craft cocktails for night guests to the current menu of flavored artisan marshmallows the company produces." (Link)
  • It does not appear the location above ever materialized or opened.

The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):
  • The Deal:  $100,000 for 51% of the business to be put toward the right equipment and to improve the building.  Marcus and Sam/Alexa put in 5% each for DeDe making her a 10% partner.  Final percentage - Marcus 46%, Sam/Alexa 44%, Dede 10%.
  • Marcus Lemonis actually owns the domain name www.marshmallows.com, which redirects to Sweet Pete's (season 2) website and lists their marshmallows for sale. (Link)
  • A month after his initial visit (April 2015), Marcus tweeted, "who ordered @240sweet to enjoy tonight. New flavors from great people. #TheProfit#ShareTheProfit" (Link).  So it appears the deal went south some time after that.
    • Also, the marshmallow cutter purchased by Marcus was purchased at the end of September 2015, so it appears they got along for some months after the initial visit. (Link)
  • The deal fell through when Marcus realized he was used by Sam and Alexa to get Max out of their production warehouse.
  • A local article interviewed Sam who said they obtained a loan through a local bank and they are now producing chocolate bars, dipping sauces, and graham crackers.  They also have a S'more-mobile that offers frozen hot chocolate, gourmet smores and other marshmallow treats
    • Sam also said good things came out of filming with Marcus and is quoted as saying, "Working with Marcus, we learned who we are and what our values are. Knowing we are entrepreneurial and creative, that is the way we choose to live and operate. We are happy with the direction our company is going."
  • After the show, fans of The Profit have bombarded the 240sweet Facebook page with tons of negative comments.  Also their ratings on review sites has plummeted after hundreds of 1-star reviews.
  • UPDATE - Marcus said the $100,000 he invested in the business is gone. (Link) He also hinted that he will try to get it back(Link), but suing for breach of contract is not worth it (Link). 
  • 240sweet posted the following message on their Facebook page a day after the episode aired:
"We appreciate the opportunity given to 240sweet to be featured on television. We understand that everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, however, we would like to remind everyone that television is meant to entertain first and foremost. In order to gratify viewers and increase ratings, portrayals of those featured can be misleading. We truly value our co-workers and are grateful for the work they do. Our customers are our livelihood and we appreciate those that have shown loyalty since the show aired. We look forward to the opportunities that we currently have and coming up.

-240sweet Owners"
    UPDATE 2/2/2016 - They have taken down their Facebook page at the moment.

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    The Profit - Farmgirl Flowers Update

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    Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in San Francisco, Californiawith hopes of making a deal with Farmgirl Flowers.  Farmgirl Flowers is a Silicon Vally Florist company with a unique business model.  They produce a daily bouquet and do not let customers choose their flowers.  Also, they order all of their flowers from local farmers in the US.  Owner Christina Stembel is having trouble raising money for the business and also puts a very large valuation on her company when negotiating with Marcus.

    Let's take a look at some information related to Farmgirl Flowers as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

    News and Links Related To The Company:
    • Here are some preview videos of the episode from the CNBC website.  Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Extended Sneak Peak.
    • Here is the Farmgirl Flowers website, and the company wants to "provide beautiful, all US grown flowers at a reasonable price, allowing us to support local farmers and businesses while minimizing our environmental impact, all while saving you time through a simple ordering process."  They offer daily bouquets where you pick the size vase and not the type of flowers you want reducing waste to around 1%, while typical florists have about 40% waste.
    • Here is the Farmgirl Flowers Facebook Page that has over 45,000 likes as of writing this.
    • There are about 700 Yelp reviews of Farmgirl Flowers with a 4.5 star average (out of 5) meaning pretty much all of the reviews are positive. (Link)
    • A December 2015 Forbes article about Farmgirl Flowers calls it one of the fastest growing startups and said revenue went from $56,000 in 2010 to $4.5 million in 2015.  Christina also said she struggled to raise cash, but at this point she was happy she didn't. (Link)
    • Marcus Lemonis has already tweeted, "Check out @farmgirlflowers it's a neat concept. Hard working people. Affordable prices #TheProfit" (Link).  So it appears a deal was made on the show, or at least he likes the concept.


    The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):
    • Initial Offer requested by Christina - $1 million for 5% of the business.
    • Marcus's Offer - $1 million for 25% of the business 
    • Christina's counter - $1 million for 7.5%, then $1 million for 10%
    • Marcus's Counter - $1 million for 20% and a $500,000 credit, which was refused
    • As stated above, Marcus likes the concept of Farmgirl Flowers and Christina is apparently glad that she didn't raise cash for the business.
    • Marcus also tweeted: "She's a nice person @farmgirlflowers and I wish her the best of luck! Support her business if you can. #TheProfit"


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    The Profit - Mr. Green Tea Update

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    Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis back in Keyport, New Jersey to do a follow up episode at Mr. Green Tea.  Mr. Green Tea was featured on the first season of The Profit, and Marcus is there to give an update on the episode and also to determine how they should move forward with expansion.  As this site doesn't currently have a post dedicated to the business Mr. Green Tea, I figured I would put one together for this follow-up episode.

    Let's take a look at some information related to Mr. Green Tea, and what has happened with the company since Marcus visited in season one.

    News, The Deal, and Post Show Updates (this will be updated continually):
    • The original deal was $600,000 for 35% of the business to be used toward a new production facility.  That facility ended up costing around $1.3 million.
    • Here is an extended sneak peak of the episode from the CNBC website.
    • Here is the Mr. Green Tea website, and there are currently 6 flavors of their ice cream available.
    • Here is the Mr. Green Tea Facebook Page
    • In August 2014, Mr. Green Tea partnered with Crumbs (owned by Marcus Lemonis at the time) to create a line of Crumbs Ice Cream. (Link)
      • In September 2015, Marcus Lemonis sold his interest in Crumbs Bake Shop, but retained the rights to the Crumbs brand as it pertains to ice cream, cookies and candy products.
      • It appears that the Crumbs Ice Cream has yet to launch.
    • A recent article about Mr. Green Tea says their Green Tea flavor outsells other flavors 5:1.
    • Mr. Green Tea is sold in restaurants as well as all Shop Rite locations.  They also have a pint locator on their website where you can search if pints are available near your location.
    • Sales since the deal have more than doubled with sales of about $5 million.  Also without a  co-packer, they have increased profits.
    • In September 2015, Marcus Lemonis said that Mr. Green Tea would be coming to Walmart soon (Link), but in December 2015 he revealed the deal didn't work out (Link)
    • It looks like Mr. Green Tea is launching a new product line called Mr. Mochi, which is "premium ice cream wrapped in sweet rice dough." (Link).  Also, here is the Mr. Mochi website.
    • There is a contest that will launch tonight to pick the next flavor of Mr. Green Tea, with the winning idea getting $5,000. (Link)
    • Mr. Green Tea has partnered with yogurt shop 16 Handles and they created a new flavor together. (Link)  
    • Marcus said his return on investment for Mr. Green Tea is about 400%. (Link)

    *To see how all of the businesses from The Profit are doing, go to the The Profit Updates page, and also Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter  to stay up to date with all things involving The Profit.      

      The Profit Returns With New Episodes August 23rd

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      Season four of The Profit will premiere on CNBC on August 23rd at 10pm ET/PT.  This season will be eleven episodes and the businesses Marcus Lemonis will visit include:
      • Bowery Kitchen Supplies - New York, NY
      • DiLascia - Los Angeles, CA
      • Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants - Orange County, CA
      • Flex Watches - Los Angeles, CA
      • Honest Foods Catering - Chicago, IL
      • Murchison-Hume - Los Angeles, CA
      • Pacific Hospitality Design, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
      • Pollos Al Carbon Los Gemelos, Inc.- Port Chester, NY
      • Susana Monaco - New York, NY
      • Tea2Go - Dallas, TX
      • The Soup Market - Milwaukee, WI

      Below are two different premieres of the season if you are interested.  Also, be sure to come back to The Profit Updates after each episode to see how the businesses are doing and if there are any updates on them.





      (Business info from BWWTV)

      The Profit - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants Update

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      Tonight on the season premiere of The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Buena Park, California with hopes of making a deal with Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants. Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour is a chain of restaurants that specialize in ice cream sundaes and also have food and a candy store.  The Farrell's brand once had 130 locations, but after new owners took over all locations eventually closed.  In 2009 the current owners decided to try to resurrect the brand.  They are currently having issue with a few stores losing money and may have expanded too quickly.

      Let's take a look at some information related to Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.





      News and Links Related To The Company:
      • Here is an extended sneak peak of the episode from The Profit Facebook page which has the first 16 minutes of the episode.
      • Here is the Farrell's Ice Cream website and their Facebook Page 
      • The History section of Farrell's Ice Cream gives the back story of the company.  It went from 130 locations down to zero, and someone tried to bring it back in 1996, but legal issues from 2003-2008 stopped development.  In 2009 the owners featured on The Profit began to expand Farrell's.
      • There are currently five locations of Farrell's Ice Cream with four in California (Brea, Riverside, Buena Park, Santa Clarita) and one in Hawaii.
      • On August 1, 2016, the Sacramento location of Farrell's abruptly closed after they were unable to come to an agreement over its lease and because it was losing money (Link).  Around the same time the Rancho Cucamonga location also closed for the same reasons (Link).  Back in January 2016, a Mission Viejo location of Farrell's closed (Link).
      • Marcus Lemonis responded to articles about the Sacramento closing on Twitter by saying"Stay Tuned" and "Let's see what happens on August 23rd" (Link)
      • An article right before the episode aired had some details on the changes made to Farrell's by Marcus Lemonis.  Farrell's is "changing its ice cream recipe, enhancing the food and revamping the in-store candy shops." They will be using Bob Farrell's original recipes and it will be made by Thrifty Ice Cream.  The changes will be rolled out after the episode of The Profit airs and the company said they currently have no plans to expand any time soon.  Marcus spent seven months shooting at the Buena Park location for the show.
        • Sweet Pete's (season 2) helped with the candy store makeover around July 2016 (Link).

      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • The Deal - $750,000 for 51% of the business.  The money would go into the stores and the Buena Park location would be the prototype for other locations.  Later on Travis was given 5% equity of the company, which came out of Marcus' share.
      • As stated above the Rancho Cucamonga and Sacramento locations of Farrell's have closed.
      • Farrell's now has a candy shop called Farrell's Candy Shoppe that sells candy online.  Here is the website.  The candy sold on the site includes candy hand crafted from Sweet Pete's (season 2 of The Profit).




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      The Profit - Dilascia Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Los Angeles, California with hopes of making a deal with Dilascia.  Dilascia is a clothing brand created by Patrick Dilascia that focuses on t-shirt designs.  Patrick has hired his sister Kelly as Chief Operating Officer and his brother Daniel as Chief Financial Officer at Dilascia. When Marcus evaluates the business, he sees inventory problems as well as problems with keeping track of sales numbers.

      Let's take a look at some information related to Dilascia as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.




      News and Links Related To The Company:

      • Here is the Dilascia website and Facebook Page.
      • It appears filming for the show happened around April 2016. (Link)
      • Their website has a big banner touting The Profit Collection, which can be found here and has t-shirts ranging from $25-$35.  A lot of the shirts are related to Sweet Pete's from season 2 of The Profit.  Sweet Pete's seems to make it a lot of The Profit episodes.
      • Here is Patrick Dilascia's personal Facebook page where he shares a lot of links for the upcoming episode.
      • Patrick opened the shop in 2011 and it was called Par - LA.  Here are some Yelp reviews for Par - LA
      • The contact us page on the Dilascia website currently has a Los Angeles address.
      • Dilascia has their shirts for sale at Nordstrom(kids only) and Barney's New York (kids only).


      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • The Deal - 200k for 50% of the business and they are equal partners, but Marcus Lemonis is 100% in charge.  Money will be used to pay vendors, product development and to build the women's division. When the deal was made, the equity for Marcus and Patrick went to 40% each with 10% going to Kelly and 10% going to Daniel.
      • The storefront remains closed and as stated above, the address from the Dilascia website is in Los Angeles.
      • The Dilascia website currently only has graphic tees in the women's section.  However, the website does say a new women's collection will be launching in spring 2017.


      *To see how all of the businesses from The Profit are doing, go to the The Profit Updates page, and also Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to stay up to date with all things involving The Profit.

      The Profit - The Soup Market Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with hopes of making a deal with The Soup Market. The Soup Market is a soup and sandwich restaurant that has five locations in the Milwaukee area.  The death of a co-owner who kept the company's finances in order has caused some issues at The Soup Market.  While Marcus is there, it seems there is something off as employees are talking about an employee named Grace, but the owner Dave doesn't make mention of her.

      Let's take a look at some information related to The Soup Market as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

      News and Links Related To The Company:

      • Here is The Soup Market website and Facebook Page.
      • There are currently five Milwaukee area locations of The Soup Market and they also sell the soup at Farmers Markets and do catering.
      • Dave Jurena also had a food truck called the Chameleon Mobile, but sold it to someone else in 2015. (Link)
      • Owner Dave started a root beer company named after his daughters.  They are involved in the business and all profits from the root beer goes to their college fund.  The root beer is sold in all The Soup Market locations. (Link)
      • Marcus Lemonis seemed to have done some renovations in June 2016 as The Soup Market posted, "Sooooooo, I think we may be closed next week at Bay View. Due to a scheduling snafu that I wasn't aware of, we are remodeling & rebranding the store, but originally it was supposed to just happen on weekends, when we're closed.....The guys showed up at 4:00 today and started ripping the place apart.....We apologize for any inconvenience, and we will keep you up to date as we know more....Keep your fingers closed for a quick remodel!"
        • The Soup Market also followed up with, "Yes, we thought we'd shake things up. After 12 years, it's time for an evolution. We are going to be part of something much bigger, but that's all I can say for now."
      • In early 2014, owner Dave Jurena and Grace Ludewig (seen on the show) launched a business called Grace Magnolia Luxury Brownies.  Here is an article about the business and how it was launched as well as a video interview on the local news with both Dave and Grace.  The brownies were being sold in all The Soup Market locations and online.
        • The Facebook Page of Grace Magnolia Luxury Brownies hasn't posted since April 2015 and the website URL no longer works.  Also, the brownies are not on The Soup Market menu.  So it appears the business is no longer operating.  Perhaps this could be what caused the drama seen in the previews of the episode?

      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • The Deal - $315,000 for 50% of the business and Marcus is 100% in charge. The money will go to new technology, healthier recipes, and to improve to concept before expanding.
      • Dean from Precise Graphix (season 3) helped with the design of The Soup Market's interior. Marcus put in over $60,000 on the re-design.
      • Grace was fired by Dave shortly after the re-design by Marcus Lemonis.  After she was fired, she contacted Marcus Lemonis.  Apparently she had previously filed something with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) for an advance made by Dave.
      • Dave also took down many of the changes made by Marcus and they both decided not to be partners anymore.
      • Marcus Lemonis has said that all money put into the renovations is gone. (Link)
      • UPDATE 9/9/2016 - It appears The Soup Market Facebook page has been taken down due to fans of the show giving 1 star ratings and leaving comments on the page.
      • Side note - It appears Kevin and Estephanie from the episode are married.
      • Grace had an interview with a Milwaukee online magazine after the show and she now lives in California.  She said she was the one who reached out to Marcus Lemonis and that she still believes in The Soup Market.  Her lawsuit against Dave Jurena is still in process.

      *To see how all of the businesses from The Profit are doing, go to the The Profit Updates page, and also Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to stay up to date with all things involving The Profit.

      The Profit - Flex Watches Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Los Angeles, California with hopes of making a deal with Flex Watches.  Flex Watches is a watch company founded in 2011 by Travis Lubinsky and Trevor Jones.  Some of their watches have interchangeable faces and each design is made to support a cause by donating 10 percent of each watch sale to the cause.  They are almost out of cash, have branding issues, and are having trouble staying focused on their mission.

      Let's take a look at some information related to Flex Watches as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.


      News and Links Related To The Company:

      • Here is the Flex Watches website and Facebook Page which has over 100k likes.
      • The watches are for sale on their website as well as on Amazon
      • Flex Watches has a statement on their website about Marcus Lemonis and The Profit.  They said they reached out to him to take their business to the next level, but can't reveal much until the episode airs.
      • Co-Founder Travis Lubinsky has also written a book called, Just Startup: Motivation and Information for New Entrepreneurs. The description says, "At the age of 29, Travis has made millions of dollars in retail sales and he has never had a “job”. He has turned his passion into income. However, Travis has not always been a successful entrepreneur. Before he decided to dedicate his time to startups he was just a normal guy that followed his passion"
      • In September 2015, there was a Kickstarter for Flex Watches that launched.  It raised $64,500 in 30 days, which was well above their target. (Link)
      • Marcus Lemonis invited fans of the show to a live focus group on the Flex Watches website in April 2016. (Link)
      • Flex Watches appeared on MTV's Real World San Diego in 2011 (Link to video).  After appearing on the show, they couldn't keep watches in stock for more than a couple of weeks. (Link)
      • Flex Watches has had creative partnerships with celebrities such as Tyga, Xzibit and Daymond John. (Link)
      • In July 2016, Marcus Lemonis tweeted, "Something seems funny here @fitbit ? @FlexWatches has trademark on #flex , should be interesting" This is in reference to the popular activity tracker Fitbit Flex.
      • Trevor was actually on Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker and went on a date with Stephanie Pratt. (Link)
      • Looking at the LinkedIn profiles of Trevor and Travis, it seems that they are involved in other businesses.

      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • The Deal - $400,000 for 40% of the business to help pay off liabilities, build inventory, and provide changes to their process.
      • The website design previewed on the episode is their current website.  It isn't too friendly if you just want to browse watches.


      *To see how all of the businesses from The Profit are doing, go to the The Profit Updates page, and also Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to stay up to date with all things involving The Profit.

      The Profit - Honest Foods Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Chicago, Illinois with hopes of making a deal with Honest Foods. Honest Foods is an almost 20-year-old catering company owned by Tad Devlin that caters large events and also has a food truck.  When Marcus is evaluating the business, he finds out that Tad is a bit of a control freak and has problems trusting employees to do their job.

      Let's take a look at some information related to Honest Foods as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

      News and Links Related To The Company:
      • Here is the Honest Foods website and Facebook Page which is advertising the show tonight and says there will be live commentary during the show. (Update - it seems they took the post about live commentary down)
      • Here are the Yelp reviews for Honest Foods which are VERY good with pretty much a 5-star average (out of 5) with 50+ reviews.
      • A recent article in The Chicago Tribune has information provided by Tad about the show such as:
        • Despite The Profit advertising a steep drop in sales, sales have actually increased in each of the past five years ($1.3 million last year).
        • Honest Foods does a lot of catering for films and TV shows including Showtime's Shameless.
        • They applied to be on the show in hopes of growing and acquiring a larger kitchen.

      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):
      • The Deal - 300k for 33% of the business to help pay things off and to diversify the business.
      • Right now it looks like the food truck is only available for private events.  The menus for Pono Sweet Truck and Melt Down can be found here.
      • The current website was just launched today as the website looked different earlier in the day/week.
      • According to an article after the episode aired, the food trucks are still awaiting approval so are not operating at the moment.

      *To see how all of the businesses from The Profit are doing, go to the The Profit Updates page, and also Like us on Facebook or Follow Us on Twitter to stay up to date with all things involving The Profit.

      The Profit - Murchison Hume Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Los Angeles, CA with hopes of making a deal with Murchison Hume. Murchison Hume is a cleaning products company created  by Max Kater whose mission is "to create naturally-derived, effective and beautiful products. All of our ingredients are of the highest quality and our formulations are designed to be highly effective, while maintaining product safety and stability." While Marcus is there, he thinks the company has issues with its branding and wants to make it more accessible to the average consumer, but Max does not agree with his assessment.

      Let's take a look at some information related to Murchison Hume as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.


      News and Links Related To The Company:

      • Here is the Murchison Hume website and Facebook Page.
      • Their cleaning products are sold on a lot of sites, and here is a link to Murchison Hume products on Amazon. The products include household cleaning products, hand/bathroom soaps, and dog shampoo.  Most of the products have good reviews.
      • The products on the Murchison Hume Facebook page and website still have the same label design, so it appears nothing has changed since Marcus Lemonis visited.
      • Murchison Hume is not advertising their appearance on The Profit on their website or social media sites. Businesses normally advertise their appearance if a deal was made, so perhaps Marcus walks away from this one. 


      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • Initial offer - $250,000 for at least 50% of the business. 
      • Counter offer - $500,000 for 30% of the business
      • The Deal - $250,000 for 30% of the business and Marcus would get 75% of the 'Best in Show' trademark.  This money would be used to drive down the cost of goods.
      • Later Max wanted to only give Marcus 15% for the $250,000 and he wouldn't get the other 15% until costs were driven down.
      • They again agreed on the original deal, but when they were evaluating the inventory, Marcus discovered there was much less in inventory than he was originally told.  He ended up walking out on the deal.
      • As stated above, the labels on the Murchison Hume products remain the same.
      • Marcus Lemonis revealed that he now owns the "Best In Show" trademark. (Link)
      • After the show aired, fans of The Profit were posting negative things on Murchison Hume's Facebook page.  Murchison Hume removed the ability to post on their Facebook wall and is removing all negative comments.

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      The Profit - Pacific Hospitality Design Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Los Angeles, California with hopes of making a deal with Pacific Hospitality Design.  Pacific Hospitality Design is a family furniture business that has been around for nearly 40 years.  They have slim margins, problems with their process, and the founder's health is deteriorating.  While Marcus is there, he teams them up with Grafton Furniture from season 3 of The Profit.

      Let's take a look at some information related to Pacific Hospitality Design as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.
      News and Links Related To The Company:
      • Here is the Pacific Hospitality Design website and their Facebook Page.
      • Here is Ana's Facebook page and she is advertising the upcoming episode and she said this about Marcus Lemonis - "This guy is an outstanding individual in business & personal. He is my hero!"
      • Grafton Furniture (Season 3 of The Profit) will also be on this episode and they are advertising the upcoming episode on their Facebook Page as well. 
      • Ana and Steve Grafton of Grafton furniture are Facebook friends and even joke about the upcoming episode together. (Link)
      • Here are some pictures from the end of August of a remodel done at the Pacific Hospitality site.
      • In 2011 Ana launched orphanstock.com that enabled customers "to turn existing furniture into completely new and enhanced furniture by revamping, refurbishing, retrofitting and even reconstructing it." It appears that business no longer exists. (Link)
      • There are only 2 Yelp reviews of Pacific Hospitality Design and here are more reviews on Custommade.com which are all positive.


      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • The Deal - $300,000 for 45% of the business to improve their facility and to put towards working capital. Also Grafton Furniture would also be involved in the deal with Marcus.  Pacific Hospitality Design would also get 5% of the Grafton Furniture business.
      • Grafton Furniture and Pacific Hospitality Design are still working together and Ana is going to be involved in all interior designs for Marcus's investments (Sweet Pete's, Farrell's, Pet Stuff, etc.)



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      The Profit - American Tea and Spice (Tea 2 Go) Update

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      Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Dallas, Texas with hopes of making a deal with Tea 2 Go. Tea 2 Go is a tea shop that has multiple locations and franchisees, most of which are in Texas.  When Marcus is there, he finds a father and son whose personal lives are impacting their business.  The tea shop also only has tea and does not have other options such as coffee or food items.  While there, Marcus re-brands Tea 2 Go as American Tea and Spice.

      Let's take a look at some information related to American Tea and Spice as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.



      News and Links Related To The Company:

      • Here is the American Tea and Spice Shop Facebook Page.
      • Here is the American Tea and Spice Shop website, which just launched.
      • The Tea2Go location in Coppell, TX was re-branded as American Tea and Spice Shop in August 2016.
      • Here is a picture from the makeover and you will notice Sweet Pete's (season 2) has some products on the shelf at American Tea and Spice Shop.  There are also a few complaints from customers that prices have increased too much.
      • Here are Yelp reviews of American Tea and Spice Shop, most of which are from before the makeover and most are positive.
      • Here is the Tea2Go website, which lists 10 locations (9 in TX, 1 in AZ) including their Coppell location that was re-branded.
      • Many of the Tea2Go's have their own Facebook page, so there are many Tea2Go Facebook pages.  Here is one that seems to announce the new store locations.
      • Some Tea2Go locations have closed (according to Yelp) such as Denton, Sugar Land, Lubbock, Amarillo, Farmers Branch, Austin and Colleyville (didn't pay rent).  Not sure if this was due to Marcus Lemonis' advice or other reasons.
      • The Sugar Land location had a question on their Facebook page in May 2016 asking why they closed, which they responded, "The owner has too many projects on his hands, and couldn't keep up with them all, so he stopped working on the project he was least invested financially in. The employees are just as shocked, considering the inconsiderate employer did not notify anyone of the store's closing. We simply came into work to see all of the tea gone. A very sad day for tea lovers everywhere."
      • The Denton location (which is closed) posted a link to the show on Facebook and someone responded, "Will it explain why this location closed with such little notice? First the plastic cups disappeared, then it had the styrofoam cups, and then the doors were locked and it was empty inside... RIP tea bar"
      • A September post on an American Tea Facebook page has someone saying, "This is not a tea2go or any association of the tea2go brand! The profit is a crook!"
      • It appears there were two civil cases filed against Tea2Go in 2016. One from February titled"Centre Lubbock TX LLC against Tea 2 Go LLC and Jeffrey Hunt" and one from May titled"Trinkets and Tea LLC against Jeff Hunt, Taylor Logan and Tea 2 Go LLC." I have no more information what those are about though.


      The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

      • The Deal - $350,000 for 70% of the business.  The money would be used for working capital and to develop a proven concept at a single store.  
      • Marcus later partnered with Manish Shah from Maya Tea's and wanted to expand into the spice business as well.
      • Manish Shah from Maya Tea's, who was on the show, appears some videos on the American Tea & Spice website.
      • The new website has a form to fill out if you are interested in franchising.\
      • UPDATE 10/18/2016 - After the episode, Jeff posted this on the Tea 2 Go Facebook Page:
      Tea2Go's response to the TV show we agreed to participate in:
      Since there has been and apparently will continue to be many people making personal attacks on me as an individual and Tea2Go as a whole, myself and our franchisees felt it best to address the situation. While it is unfortunate that there were many misrepresentations in the show, it is just that a "show". Our stance is to leave it at that. We are a Christian based company that supports the communities we are apart of. We value each one of our customers every day and do our absolute best to make their visit a great experience. I can also assure you that we have great franchisees and staff members across the board at Tea2Go whom are all good and caring individuals. We are going to continue to do what we do best and that's bringing community support to every town we call home and a tasty product to drink! Myself and Tea2Go wishes nothing but future success to American Tea & Spice with their new concept and adventure, and furthermore would encourage you to visit the Coppell, TX location remodeled for the show.
      The store owners are great people and would love the support.
      To address what appears to be the big issue, and it's extremely disheartening as a father to see how my relationship was portrayed with my son. This is a company page and not a place to share my personal feelings and this will be the one and only time. I'm a strong Christian man who believes in family first and foremost. The power of edit and the need to create TV drama is certainly understandable but also unfortunate. I LOVE my son, always have and always will. I know with 100% certainty he knows that and he also knows that I want nothing but the absolute best for him and his future. I would die to save him an ounce of pain as any father should. Have I failed him at times' I most certainly have. I think we all fall short at times but how we respond is what defines us as individuals. What wasn't shown or said I've simply made the choice to not address or comment on.
      While it is everyone's right to their opinion and that's why we all live in this great country, we only ask that you please remember this is a public page. Every one of our franchisees and myself value all the support that each of you have shown and continue to show us everyday. We can not continue to grow and change without your support and input.
      God Bless!
      Jeff Hunt, President Tea2Go

                • There are also people commenting on that post that appear to be Tea 2 Go franchisees.  It appears that only 1 franchise agreed to go to American Tea & Spice (the one made over for the show).  Also on that Facebook Post, someone who seems to be a Tea 2 Go franchisee said: "Funny how they cut out all of the promises that Marcus made to the Franchisees. We stayed united with Tea2Go for a very simple reason. He tried his best to drive a wedge between us that day and we held together so strong. I'm so proud to be part of Tea2Go! And thank you Jeff for all that you do for each and every one of us. You're changing lives!  It's obvious that Marcus' airport was missing some regulatory signs that day... Don't Mess With Texas!!"
                • Another franchisee said, "Jeff - it is a public testament to you and the franchise that you created that Tea2Go, under your leadership, stays intact with the majority of the current franchisees choosing NOT to go with Lamonis. I believe he betrayed us franchisees. And, I hold him directly responsible for the very costly delays in the scheduled build-out of stores. It has certainly caused a hardship with my 25-year-old son and his wife. He and his people were supposed to help franchisees with their build-outs and upgrades. Somewhere along the way, he chose not to do that. Lamonis the cheerleader came in and gave us so much hope and excitement for his new and improved version, then, we were uninvited. He pretty much took our franchise concept, and our supplier, and moved forward to create his own competitive version of our stores. This is how some people choose to get ahead in business. Glad we're not part of it. Good news is - we're motivated! Can't wait to be a bigger part of this Tea2Go picture! And, may God heal your relationship with your son. I believe that will happen - it may take a bit of time..."
                  • She also said the original deal with Jeff was $750,000.  Another franchisee also said Marcus offered $750,000 and then after filming, he reduced the percentage from 30% to 10%. 
                • So it appears that all of the Tea 2 Go Franchisees (besides the one changed to American Tea and Spice) decided to stay with Tea 2 Go.  Also the franchisees feel they were betrayed by Marcus Lemonis and think he took their concept.



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                The Profit - Bowery Kitchen Supplies Update

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                Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in New York, New York with hopes of making a deal with Bowery Kitchen Supplies.  Bowery Kitchen Supplies is a kitchen supply store located in Manhattan that is in danger of closing after the owners' (Howie Nourieli and Robyn Coval) divorce.  Howie is having trouble treating Robyn as a partner despite each having a 50/50 share.  When Marcus gets there he sees issues with the store design and inventory and discovers that Howie goes on vacation for about two months a year.

                Let's take a look at some information related to Bowery Kitchen Supplies as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

                News and Links Related To The Company:

                • Here is the Bowery Kitchen Supplies website (shopbowery.com also brings you to the same page).
                • Here is the Bowery Kitchen Supplies Facebook Page and Twitter.
                • According to their Facebook page, it looks like they had a big sale in June 2016 to get rid of some inventory and then closed the store for about three weeks at the beginning of August for the remodel.  Bowery Kitchen Supplies re-opened after the remodel on August 26th.
                • Here are some Yelp reviews for Bowery Kitchen Supplies, most of which are positive and have a 4-star average.
                • Popular chefs such as Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Marc Murphy and Emeril Laggase have shopped and done TV segments at Bowery Kitchen (Link).



                The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

                • The Deal - $350,000 for 33% of the business.  This made everyone equal partners and Marcus is 100% in charge.  They would remodel the store and invest in a POS system.
                • Vision Quest Lighting (season 4)was involved with the lighting during the renovation. 


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                The Profit - Los Gemelos Update

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                Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in Port Chester, New York with hopes of making a deal with Los Gemelos. Los Gemelos is a restaurant and tortilla manufacturer owned by Adelo Ramirez. Comedian George Lopez recommended that Marcus Lemonis take a look at the restaurant for the show and Marcus took him up on the offer.  When Marcus is at Los Gemelos, he finds that the tortilla machine from Mexico has safety issues, there are issues with the current landlord, and Adelo isn't offering up all the information about his business.

                Let's take a look at some information related to Los Gemelos as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

                News and Links Related To The Company:
                • Here is the Los Gemelos Facebook Page and an old Los Gemolos Facebook page which hasn't posted for years.
                • Here is the Los Gemelos website.  The contact number on the website is no longer active/disconnected.
                • Here is Adelo's LinkedIn page, where he says the tortillas are available at Citi Field, Washington Nationals Park, and Saratoga Raceway.
                • Here is the Los Gemelos Twitter page, and it looks they repeatedly tagged Marcus Lemonis and George Lopez in all of their posts with hopes of getting them as partners.
                • Here is the Los Gemelos website.  The contact number on the website is no longer active/disconnected.
                • At the end of June/beginning of July a customer was asking them why they closed, so it appears they closed at the end of June. 
                • Yelp has Los Gemelos as being closed and there are past reviews if you are interested in reading them.
                • Here is a Loopnet listing for the building that Los Gemelos was in which was posted in June 2016, but is currently off-market.  The description states, "Prime location successfully operational for 5 years as a restaurant w/ full bar. Equipped with high end stainless steel restaurant applicance. All of which will be gifted to the new tenant with good lease terms."

                The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

                • The Deal - $150,000 to form a new Hispanic food company where George Lopez, Marcus Lemonis, and Adelo will each have 33% of the business.  Adelo needs to close the factory and sell all of the assets.
                • It doesn't appear that Ta Loco products have hit the market yet.


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                The Profit - Susana Monaco Update

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                Tonight on The Profit Marcus Lemonis is in New York, New York with hopes of making a deal with Susana Monaco.  Susana Monaco is a clothing company that is having issues due to a toxic relationship between the owner and employees/family members. The company was once making a profit, but in recent years, things have gone downhill.  To get Susana Monaco to improve, Marcus will try to get Susana to trust her instincts and to block out the negative influences of her family and coworkers.

                Let's take a look at some information related to Susana Monaco as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

                News and Links Related To The Company:

                • Here is the Susana Monaco website where it appears they don't use capital letters and their Facebook Page
                • Clothing line made in the US and employs 55 employees in New York City. (Link)
                • The Susana Monaco website features "the runway collection featured on The Profit" with the prices on the collection ranging from $100 - $340. (Link)
                • Susana Monaco clothing is sold on many online retailers including Amazon, which had hundreds of Susana Monaco items.  Other retailers include South Moon Under, Lord & Taylor, 6pm, Zappos and Revolve.
                • It looks like Courage b (Season 2) will sell Susana Monaco items according to these tweets from August and October
                • Looking at social media, it appears the runway show Susana Monaco dresses filmed for The Profit happened in August 2016.
                • An article after the fashion show says Susana Monaco gave Marcus Lemonis final say on every look. Marcus said "[This collection] works for every shape, every age and I like to invest in things that work for everybody. They are very classic pieces that could work for decades.”
                • Marcus Lemonis has now invested 12 different fashion brands, which are listed on the Marcus Lemonis Fashion Group website.

                The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

                • The Deal: $600,000 for 50% of business.  The money would be used to pay bills and invest in product development.  Marcus is 100% in charge.
                • As stated above, the Susana Monaco website features "the runway collection featured on The Profit" with the prices on the collection ranging from $100 - $340.


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                New Season of The Profit Begins Tuesday June 6th

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                This is just a reminder that The Profit will return for a new season on Tuesday, June 6th at 10pm ET/PT on CNBC.  This season will be eight episodes and the businesses that will be featured on the show include:
                • Ashtae Products, Inc. – Greensboro, NC
                • Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders – Orange, CA
                • HipPops Handcrafted Gelato Bars – Miami, FL
                • Overtone Acoustics – Orlando, FL
                • Swim by Chuck Handy – Miami, FL
                • Windward Boardshop – Chicago, IL
                • Zoe's Chocolate Co. – Waynesboro, PA
                There will also be an episode that has an update on Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour from last season of The Profit.

                A sneak peak of the first episode at Swim by Chuck Handy is available on the CNBC website and is below:



                If you are wondering if The Partner winner Julianna Reed will be on this season, she will not be.  She said in an interview that she will most likely appear on the season after this one. 

                Be sure to come back to The Profit Updates after each episode to see how the businesses are doing and if there are any additional updates for them.

                The Profit - Swim By Chuck Handy (Siloett) Update

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                Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Miami, Florida with hopes of making a deal with Swim By Chuck Handy. Swim By Chuck Handy is a swimwear company that caters to plus size women. It is a family-run business and when Marcus arrives, he finds that the family members disagree on who is in charge.  The company is also having trouble connecting with consumers and is marketing outdated designs.  Marcus feels that they should be marketing to both a younger and older crowd and Chuck Handy has trouble adjusting.

                Let's take a look at some information related to Swim By Chuck Handy as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.


                News and Links Related To The Company:

                • Here is the Swim By Chuck Handy website which right now just has a message that they are appearing on The Profit tonight.  Look for this to be updated after the episode airs.
                • Here is the Swim By Chuck Handy Facebook Page.
                • Chuck Handy has some swimsuits available on Amazon.com and some sizes are eligible for Prime. (Link)
                • After Marcus Lemonis visited, the business was renamed Siloett and here is the website for Siloett. The website says "Siloett A Marcus Lemonis Company" and sells swimwear, t-shirts, dresses and accessories.
                • Here is the Facebook Page for Siloett.
                • CEO Chuck Handy Jr. and his son Chuck Handy III seem really excited about the upcoming episode of The Profit and have been posting about it on their Facebook Pages (Chuck Jr., Chuck III)
                • Unrelated to the business, but Chuck Handy III appeared on the reality TV show Dating Naked on VH1. (Link).
                • The Marcus Lemonis Fashion Group now has 15 different brands. (Link)



                The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

                • The Deal - $650,000 for 55% of business and Marcus will be the boss.  The money will be used to make the company debt free and for inventory and product development.  Also, a showroom will be needed to showcase the brand.
                • As stated above the company was renamed to Siloett and they sell more than just swimwear, such as t-shirts, dresses, and accessories.
                • According to CEO Chuck Handy's LinkedIn, they have offices in both New York City and Los Angeles.
                • In a recent interview with the Miami Herald, the company said they went from manufacturing in China to the United States to eliminate delivery issues and improve turnaround time. Chuck said Mary Ellen and Chuck III now carry most of the load and everybody has been working around the clock to get things ready for their show.  Chuck III has moved to NYC.



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                The Profit - Windward Boardshop (Windward 82/W82) Update

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                Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Chicago, Illinois with hopes of making a deal with Windward Boardshop. Windward Boardshop is a local snowboarding shop that was established in 1982.  The current owners Chris Currier, Tony Anasenes and Jess Bell bought the business in 2010 and expanded to add another store.  The business is suffering due to the expansion as well as communication issues between the owners.  Also, while Marcus Lemonis is there, the store staff is resistant to change.  Windward Boardshop went from making $81,000 in 2015 and to losing about $250,000 in 2016.

                Let's take a look at some information related to Windward Boardshop as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.


                News and Links Related To The Company:

                • The filming of this episode happened from December 2016 to February 2017. (Link)
                • In January 2017, there was a liquidation sale at the Chicago location. (Link). At the beginning of February, the Chicago store closed and the inventory was moved to Highland Park to continue liquidation. At the end of February, the renovations at the Chicago location were complete and the store reopened. (Link)
                • Windward Boardshop was slightly renamed to Windward 82 or W82 for short.  This is because the store originally opened in 1982.  The new website URL is www.W82.com and their old website now redirects to this one.
                • The mission statement from their website states, "Our mission is to build a community and transform the snow, skate, surf-sup retail industry by revolutionizing the standard of customer service, retail innovation, and unmatched sharing of knowledge of the products we believe in. Outstanding customer service and keeping focused on our values listed below guide us along this adventure."
                • Here is the Windward 82 Facebook Page.
                • Windward Boardshop sells over 1200 items from their store on Amazon. (Link)
                  • Their feedback is 97% positive with 368 ratings at the moment.

                The Deal From The Episode Plus Post-Show Updates (this will be updated continually):

                • The Deal - $500,000 for 50% of the business.  Plus an extra $100,000 if they can liquidate $200,000 worth of dead inventory in a month.  The equity structure was updated to give Jess an extra 5% (10% total) and Marcus now owns 40% of the business.  Chris has 30% (up from 28%) and Tony has 20% (up from 17%)
                • In March 2017 a juice bar opened inside of Windward 82. (Link)
                • The Highland Park location is currently closed.  Yelp says it is scheduled to reopen May 2018, but I am not sure how accurate that is. (Link)
                • Inkkas shoes (season 3 of The Profit) are available for sale on the W82 website.
                • On the show, Marcus Lemonis said he bought the Highland Park location from the landlord due to the unfavorable lease.  Marcus Lemonis said he bought the building for $1.5 million and Union 73 (one of his companies in the Marcus Lemonis Fashion Group) is in the building. (Link)
                • Jess is now a buyer for W82 and Chris no longer does the buying. (Link)

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