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The Profit
GenreReality show
Presented byMarcus Lemonis
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes36
Production
Executive producerAmber Mazzola
Production companyMachete Productions
Original release
NetworkCNBC
ReleaseJuly 30, 2013 –
present

The Profit is an American reality television show broadcast on CNBC. On each episode Marcus Lemonis offers struggling small businesses capital investment and his expertise in exchange for an ownership stake in the company. The series premiered on July 30, 2013.[1] The second season premiered on February 25, 2014. The second part of season 2 returned October 2014. After a successful season 2 with ratings going up +115% from last year’s first season, the third season premiered Tuesday May 12, 2015.[2][3]

Episodes

Season 1

Source:[4]

Episode Title Location Date Original Offer Outcome Follow-up in a Future Episode
01 1 800 Car Cash New York City, New York 30 July 2013 $200,000 + Licensing partnership Deal Season 2, Episode 18 and Season 3, Episode 9
02 Jacob Maarse Florists Pasadena, CA 6 Aug. 2013 $100,000 for 25% of profits No Deal Season 1, Episode 6 and Season 2, Episode 18
03 Planet Popcorn Southern California, CA 13 Aug. 2013 $200,000 for 50% of the business and 100% financial control No Deal Season 3
04 Eco-Me Pomona, CA 20 Aug. 2013 $500,000 for 20% of the business Deal
05 LA Dogworks Orange County, CA 27 Aug. 2013 $1,000,000 for 50% of the business and full operational control No Deal
06 Mr. Green Tea Brooklyn, NY 3 Sep. 2013 $600,000 for 35% of the business Deal Season 2, Episode 18

Season 2

Source:[5]

Episode Title Location Date Original Offer Outcome Follow-up in a Future Episode
01 Athans Motors Morton Grove, IL 25 Feb. 2014 $3,500,000 for 50% of the business Deal Season 2, Episode 18
02 A. Stein Meat Products Brooklyn, NY 4 Mar. 2014 $1,000,000 for 50% of the business Partial Deal Season 2, Episode 18
03 Michael Sena's Pro-Fit Dyer, Indiana 11 Mar. 2014 $50,000 for 50% of protein bar business, $250,000 for 75% of gym business Partial Deal Season 2, Episode 18
04 Worldwide Trailers Tampa, FL 18 Mar. 2014 $700,000 for 50% of the business No Deal
05 Skullduggery Anaheim, CA 25 Mar. 2014 $1,100,000 for 30% of the business and full financial control No Deal
06 Sweet Pete's Dallas, TX 1 Apr. 2014 $750,000 for 50% of the business Deal Season 2, Episode 18 and Season 3, Episode 9
07 Amazing Grapes Orange Country, CA 8 Apr. 2014 $300,000 for 51% of the business, 25% for staff Deal
08 Key West Key Lime Pie Co. Key West, FL 15 Apr. 2014 $450,000 for 51% of the business Deal Season 2, Episode 18 and Season 3, Episode 2
09 Courage.b 14 Oct. 2014 $ Deal Season 3, Episode 9
10 Artistic Stitch 21 Oct. 2014 $ No Deal Season 3, Episode 2
11 Swanson's Fish Market 28 Oct. 2014 $ No Deal
12 Unique Salon & Spa New York, NY 4 Nov. 2014 $ Deal Season 3, Episode 2
13 West End Coffee Company 11 Nov. 2014 $ No Deal
14 Coopersburg Sports Coopersburg, Pennsylvania 18 Nov. 2014 $630,000 for 30% of the business + 3% royalty Deal Season 3, Episode 2
15 Shuler's BBQ Latta, South Carolina 25 Nov. 2014 $500,000 for 40% of biscuit distribution and restaurant business Deal
16 ASL Sign Sales & Service Surfside Beach, South Carolina 2 Dec. 2014 No offer made No Deal
17 My Big Fat Greek Gyro 9 Dec. 2014 $ Deal
18 A Progress Report -- 16 Dec. 2014 N/A

Season 3

Episode # Title[6] Outcome Original Air Date U.S. Viewers
1"SJC Drums"DealMay 12, 2015 (2015-05-12)408,000[7]
2"Progress Reports"N/AMay 19, 2015 (2015-05-19)398,000[8]
3"Tonnie's Minis"DealMay 26, 2015 (2015-05-26)442,000[9]
4"Standard Burger"DealJune 2, 2015 (2015-06-02)741,000[10]
5"Fuelfood"No DealJune 16, 2015 (2015-06-16)450,000[11]
6"Grafton Furniture"DealJune 23, 2015 (2015-06-23)708,000[12]
7"Precise Graphix"DealJune 30, 2015 (2015-06-30)690,000[13]
8"The Lano Company"DealJuly 7, 2015 (2015-07-07)612,000[14]
9"A Progress Report #3"N/AJuly 14, 2015 (2015-07-14)526,000[15]

See also

References

  1. ^ "New Premiere Date & Time: CNBC Prime Premieres New Reality Series "The Profit" Tuesday, July 30th at 10PM ET/PT". The Futon Critic. June 11, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
  2. ^ "The Profit: Special Announcement".
  3. ^ "UPDATE: CNBC Orders More 'The Profit'".
  4. ^ "The Profit Season 1 Episode Guide".
  5. ^ "The Profit Season 2 Episode Guide".
  6. ^ "The Profit Season 3 Episode Guide". Retrieved July 16, 2015.
  7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 5.12.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 5.19.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 5.26.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.2.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  11. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.16.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  12. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.23.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  13. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 6.30.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  14. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.7.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  15. ^ Metcalf, Mitch. "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 100 Tuesday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 7.14.2015". ShowBuzzDaily. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
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