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The Profit

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First Aired:July 30, 2013
Seasons:8 seasons
Episodes:115
Status:Canceled

When Marcus Lemonis isn’t running his multi-billion dollar company, Camping World, he goes on the hunt for struggling businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a deal. In the past 10 years, he’s successfully turned around over 100 companies. Now he’s bringing those skills to CNBC and doing something no one has ever done on TV before … he’s putting millions of dollars of his own money on the line. In each episode, Lemonis makes an offer that’s impossible to refuse; his cash for a piece of the business and a percentage of the profits. And once inside these companies, he’ll do almost anything to save the business and make himself a profit; even if it means firing the president, promoting the secretary or doing the work himself.

Cast

Marcus Lemonis

Marcus Lemonis

Seasons

Car Cash

E1Car Cash

45m

Jul 30, 2013

Marcus helps two feuding brothers who buy used cars for cash.

Maarse Florist

E2Maarse Florist

45m

Aug 6, 2013

Maarse Florists was once thriving but lost its way after the founder's death.

Planet Popcorn

E3Planet Popcorn

45m

Aug 13, 2013

Despite generating millions in sales, Planet Popcorn still can’t show a profit.

Eco-Me

E4Eco-Me

45m

Aug 20, 2013

Eco-Me's worthy products are undermined by bad business practices and debt.

LA Dogworks

E5LA Dogworks

45m8.0

Aug 27, 2013

LA Dogworks is a state-of-the-art dog care facility with a volatile leadership.

Mr. Green Tea

E6Mr. Green Tea

45m

Sep 3, 2013

Marcus Lemonis attempts to help Mr. Green Tea, a family-run ice cream company.

Athans Motors

E1Athans Motors

45m

Feb 25, 2014

Pete Athans sank his life savings into building a high-end used car dealership.

A. Stein Meat Products

E2A. Stein Meat Products

45m

Mar 4, 2014

Marcus visits A. Stein Meat Products, a second-generation business in Brooklyn.

Michael Sena's Pro-Fit

E3Michael Sena's Pro-Fit

45m

Mar 11, 2014

Michael and Tina Sena help clients shed weight but can't make a healthy profit.

WorldWide Trailer Sales, Inc.

E4WorldWide Trailer Sales, Inc.

45m

Mar 18, 2014

A trailer business in Tampa, Fla. specializing in food concessions is being driven into the ground by two owners in a toxic partnership.

Skullduggery

E5Skullduggery

45m

Mar 25, 2014

Two brothers can't turn a profit on their toy, craft kit and fossil replica manufacturer company.

Sweet Pete's

E6Sweet Pete's

45m

Apr 1, 2014

Candy maker Sweet Pete's has excellent products, but the business is failing.

Amazing Grapes

E7Amazing Grapes

45m

Apr 8, 2014

Despite the owners' passion for wine, Amazing Grapes has never been profitable.

Key Lime

E8Key Lime

45m

Apr 15, 2014

Key West Key Lime Pie Company wins awards and makes millions--but no profit.

Courage.b

E9Courage.b

45m

Oct 14, 2014

A family-run clothing retailer is given some help.

Artistic Stitch

E10Artistic Stitch

45m

Oct 21, 2014

A company in Queens is on the verge of shutting their doors forever.

Swanson's Fish Market

E11Swanson's Fish Market

45m

Oct 28, 2014

A second-generation business that had burnt to the ground a few years ago.

Unique Salon & Spa

E12Unique Salon & Spa

45m

Nov 4, 2014

West End Coffee Company

E13West End Coffee Company

45m

Nov 11, 2014

Marcus tries to help resolve bitterness between the co-owners of a Greenville, S.C. coffee company.

Coopersburg Sports

E14Coopersburg Sports

45m

Nov 18, 2014

Schuler's Bar-B-Que

E15Schuler's Bar-B-Que

45m

Nov 25, 2014

Business is good at a South Carolina barbecue restaurant, but there is issues keeping up with the demands of hungry customers who are lined up outside.

ASL Sign Sales & Service

E16ASL Sign Sales & Service

45m

Dec 2, 2014

My Big Fat Greek Gyro

E17My Big Fat Greek Gyro

45m

Dec 9, 2014

A Progress Report

E18A Progress Report

45m

Dec 16, 2014

SJC Drums

E1SJC Drums

45m

May 13, 2015

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After the Deal

E2After the Deal

45m

May 19, 2015

Marcus returns to Coopersburg Sports, Key Lime Pie Co., Artistic Stitch and Unique Salon & Spa to reveal which partnerships have flourished.

Tonnie's Minis

E3Tonnie's Minis

45m

May 26, 2015

Marcus helps the owner of a New York cupcake shop before he loses his business and his marriage.

Standard Burger

E4Standard Burger

45m

Jun 2, 2015

Marcus works with four quarreling owners of a Staten Island burger joint that is bleeding money and pointing fingers.

FuelFood

E5FuelFood

45m

Jun 16, 2015

Marcus tries to rein in a hot-tempered CEO of a Florida health food delivery service that has developed a sick corporate culture.

Grafton Furniture

E6Grafton Furniture

45m

Jun 23, 2015

A father's resistance to change is ruining his family furniture business in Miami and wrecking his relationship with his son.

Precise Graphix

E7Precise Graphix

45m

Jun 30, 2015

The Lano Company

E8The Lano Company

45m

Jul 7, 2015

A Progress Report

E9A Progress Report

45m

Jul 14, 2015

Bentley's Corner Barkery

E10Bentley's Corner Barkery

45m

Oct 28, 2015

Blues Jean Bar

E11Blues Jean Bar

45m

Nov 10, 2015

Kensington Garden Rooms

E12Kensington Garden Rooms

45m

Nov 17, 2015

Da Lobsta

E13Da Lobsta

45m

Nov 24, 2015

Showdown at Standard Burger

E14Showdown at Standard Burger

45m

Dec 1, 2015

Wick'ed

E15Wick'ed

45m

Dec 8, 2015

Kota Longboards

E16Kota Longboards

45m

Dec 15, 2015

A skateboard company in Denver is plagued by a high employee-turnover rate and a limited product line.

Vision Quest

E17Vision Quest

45m

Jan 5, 2016

Inkkas Shoes

E18Inkkas Shoes

45m

Jan 19, 2016

240 Sweets

E19240 Sweets

45m

Jan 26, 2016

Farmgirl Flowers

E20Farmgirl Flowers

45m

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Green Tea 2

E21Mr. Green Tea 2

45m

Feb 9, 2016

Progress Report 4

E22Progress Report 4

45m

Feb 16, 2016

Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants

E1Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants

45m

Aug 23, 2016

The fourth season begins with the revival of a well-known restaurant chain that didn't turn out like two business partners planned.

Dilascia

E2Dilascia

45m

Aug 30, 2016

The Soup Market

E3The Soup Market

45m

Sep 6, 2016

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

Flex Watches

E4Flex Watches

45m

Sep 13, 2016

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

Honest Foods

E5Honest Foods

45m

Sep 20, 2016

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

Murchison-Hume

E6Murchison-Hume

45m

Sep 27, 2016

The owner of a cleaning product line is putting her business at risk with aristocratic marketing, high prices, and an unwillingness to face reality.

Pacific Hospitality

E7Pacific Hospitality

45m

Oct 4, 2016

A Los Angeles furniture company struggles with old inventory and quality control.

Tea2Go

E8Tea2Go

45m

Oct 11, 2016

A father and son with a broken relationship are leading their tea shop franchise into dangerous territory. If Marcus can't get them to separate their business and personal lives, tea time will be over... for good.

Bowery Kitchen Supplies

E9Bowery Kitchen Supplies

45m

Oct 18, 2016

A beloved kitchen supply store in Manhattan faces extinction after its owners' divorce. If Marcus can't figure out a way to get them working together, the deal may go up in smoke.

Los Gemelos

E10Los Gemelos

45m

Nov 22, 2016

A Mexican-American's tortilla business is being decimated by big competitors. Marcus will team up with George Lopez and the owner to develop products and make this American dream a reality.

Susana Monaco

E11Susana Monaco

45m

Nov 29, 2016

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

Swim by Chuck Handy

E12Swim by Chuck Handy

45m

Jun 6, 2017

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

Windward Boardshop

E13Windward Boardshop

45m

Jun 13, 2017

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

Ashtae Products

E14Ashtae Products

45m

Jun 20, 2017

Marcus helps a family-owned hair care company that reached a breaking point because of the father's costly side projects.

Overtone Acoustics

E15Overtone Acoustics

45m

Jun 27, 2017

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

Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders

E16Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders

45m

Jul 11, 2017

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

Hip Pops

E17Hip Pops

45m

Jul 18, 2017

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

Zoe's Chocolate Co.

E18Zoe's Chocolate Co.

45m

Jul 25, 2017

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.

Top 10 Rules for Success

E19Top 10 Rules for Success

45m

Aug 1, 2017

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

Marijuana Millions

E20Marijuana Millions

45m

Aug 8, 2017

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.

E1Biggest Wins and Most Heartbreaking Losses

45m

Nov 21, 2017

Marcus Lemonis looks back at which deals paid off big time and which cost him millions.

E2Tumbleweed Tiny Homes

45m

Nov 28, 2017

Marcus helps a Colorado manufacturer of tiny homes that faces massive issues, including an owner's lack of leadership, over a million dollars of debt, and low morale.

E3Detroit Denim

45m

Dec 5, 2017

At a Detroit-based denim business, the three owners all have their own pet interests and goals; one owner stamps out any idea that he didn't come up with; another obsesses over the smallest of details; the third cares only about his own payout.

E4Monica Potter Home

45m

Dec 12, 2017

Marcus helps Monica Potter's home goods store in rural Ohio; Monica has trouble relinquishing control to employees and her sister.

E5Mr. Cory's Cookies

45m

Dec 19, 2017

Marcus helps a cookie company owned by a 13-year-old entrepreneur and his mother that faces serious growing pains; Cory's mother struggles to trust anyone and resists change, leading to missed opportunities.

E6Rayjus

45m

Jan 9, 2018

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.

E7JD Custom Designs

45m

Jan 16, 2018

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.

E8Faded Royalty

45m

Jan 23, 2018

Marcus helps a disorganized New York City fashion designer with unpaid loans and an understaffed store.

E9Southern Culture

45m

Feb 6, 2018

The owner of a packaged Southern food business bites off more than she can chew, bringing colossal debts that clog her cash flow.

E10Fighting for Farrell's

45m

Feb 27, 2018

Marcus returns to Farrell's, a business he helped revive in 2017, to find partners and management fighting each other.

E11Tankfarm & Co.

45m

Jun 12, 2018

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.

E12The Casery

45m

Jun 19, 2018

A Los Angeles startup is creating buzz with its fashion-forward cell-phone cases; behind its breathtaking sales, the cracks are starting to show; its CEO does whatever he pleases, leaving his partners demoralized and the business unable to grow.

E13Ellison Eyewear

45m

Jun 26, 2018

A Chicago startup impresses with their high-end sunglasses, but behind the flashy shades, the company struggles to turn a profit; its CEO has trouble moving beyond a personal tragedy, affecting every aspect of the business from marketing to hiring.

E14Diaper Dude

45m

Jul 3, 2018

E15Simply Slices

45m

Jul 10, 2018

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.

E16Hangout Lighting

45m

Jul 17, 2018

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.

E17Montiel

45m

Jul 24, 2018

A women’s athleisure company found initial success building a following online, but the owner’s conservative aesthetic is starting to lose popularity, and she refuses to take any risks, despite suffering sales.

E18Baby Bump

45m

Jul 31, 2018

A husband-and-wife team work tirelessly to keep their maternity and children’s retail stores open, but after 10 years in business, they aren’t certain of their roles or their numbers, and their merchandise lacks universal appeal. Moreover, a recent health crisis put even more stress on the business and their marriage.

NYC Bagel Deli

E1NYC Bagel Deli

45m

Dec 4, 2018

A master bagel maker builds a big following in Chicago, but even as he dreams of expanding beyond the Windy City his business is growing stale; if Marcus can't push him to rise to the occasion, this would-be mogul won't be going anywhere.

Queork

E2Queork

45m

Dec 11, 2018

The owner of a chain of cork-based retail stores is in deep debt to her romantic partner because of haphazard business practices. She resists advice from her employees, and Marcus struggles to help her develop new products and upgrade the brand.

Santa's Toys

E3Santa's Toys

45m

Dec 18, 2018

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.

E4Ben’s Garden

45m

Jan 15, 2019

Marcus Lemonis invests in struggling businesses in efforts to save them.

E5After the Casery

45m

Jan 22, 2019

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.

E6Jackie's Cookie Connection

45m

Feb 12, 2019

A cookie business grows too quickly from a tiny shop to a full-production wholesale company, and it is now at the mercy of angry lenders; Marcus tries to teach owner Rachel how to stay in business despite heavy financial consequences.

E7Lyle's BBQ

45m

Feb 19, 2019

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, Marcus strives to put this family on the same road to success.

E8Snowdays

45m

Feb 26, 2019

The owner of an Asian-inspired shaved-cream shop expands his business before perfecting his concept; now, his company is on the verge of bankruptcy; Marcus tries to push him to change his concept and let go of the manufacturing process.

E9Feat Socks NYC

45m

Mar 5, 2019

Two brash social media influencers build a million dollar sock company but suffer major losses bringing the company to a standstill; Marcus may get cold feet if arrogance prevents the business owners from meeting their goals.

E10Smithfly Designs

45m

Mar 12, 2019

The owner of a fly-fishing boat and apparel company designs a unique floating tent, but his defensive nature prevents him from taking feedback to improve his brand; Marcus encourages the owner to open up to new ideas.

E11Handi Products

45m

Mar 19, 2019

E1Dante's

45m

Nov 5, 2019

At a struggling Italian restaurant in New Jersey, Marcus Lemonis tries to teach owner Dante management skills.

E2CocoTaps

45m

Nov 12, 2019

"Coco Vinny” wants to spread the “coco love" to the rest of the country by selling coconut beverages.

E3Skinny Latina

45m

Nov 19, 2019

Local Miami celebrity Ana Quincoces has personality to spare, but her burgeoning sauce and marinade business has failed to take off.

E4Polar Bear Coolers

45m

Nov 26, 2019

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.

E5Macaron Queen

45m

Dec 3, 2019

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.

E6Hatbox & Ramp

45m

Dec 10, 2019

E7Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix

45m

Dec 17, 2019

Marcus Lemonis will try to help the owner of a mini race car track get out of the past and teach his over-reactive ex-racer son to lead his employees rather than just yelling at them.

E8Rise of an American Floodtown

45m

Jan 21, 2020

Marcus Lemonis goes to a Mississippi town, where he learns about the economic effects of a natural disaster.

E9B Sweet

45m

Jan 28, 2020

Marcus must help an unbelievably sweet and successful entrepreneur of a local dessert shop in Los Angeles rein in her ideas before her many ventures cause chaos to her delectable empire

E10Cover Your Hide

45m

Feb 11, 2020

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

E11Ideal Cheese Shop - Shredded Perspective

45m

Feb 18, 2020

E12Campervans - A Crash Course In Van Life

45m

Feb 25, 2020

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

E1Mo Honey, Mo Problems

45m

Aug 10, 2021

Marcus faces his biggest challenge to date when he visits a family business in Utah with a buzzworthy product that is drowning in debt; with his help, the family needs to become a hive of activity, or risk losing its lifetime investments.

E2Any Way You Slice It

45m6.0

Aug 17, 2021

A Santa Monica staple serving up creative slices has Marcus' head spinning; Marcus must get the owner to fall back in love with his business and resolve his relationship with a not-so-silent partner or he risks losing his 20-year pizza legacy.

E3Checks and Balances

45m8.0

Aug 24, 2021

A brother and sister are desperate to keep their furniture business open and their father's legacy alive; struggling to balance their lives and roles in the company, confusion, and money problems mean Marcus has his work cut out for him.

E4Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

45m7.0

Aug 31, 2021

A Salt Lake City sweet potato pie business with humble beginnings has gained a strong following in the local community. But Marcus will have to bring the owner’s pie-in-the-sky goals back down to earth before the business can go nationwide.

E5Who's the Boss

45m8.0

Sep 7, 2021

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.

E6A New Leash on Life

45m8.0

Sep 14, 2021

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.

E7Claws and Effect

45m7.0

Sep 21, 2021

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.

E8Raise the Roof

45m8.0

Sep 28, 2021

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.

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When Marcus Lemonis isn’t running his multi-billion dollar company, Camping World, he goes on the hunt for struggling businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a deal. In the past 10 years, he’s successfully turned around over 100 companies. Now he’s bringing those skills to CNBC and doing something no one has ever done on TV before … he’s putting millions of dollars of his own money on the line. In each episode, Lemonis makes an offer that’s impossible to refuse; his cash for a piece of the business and a percentage of the profits. And once inside these companies, he’ll do almost anything to save the business and make himself a profit; even if it means firing the president, promoting the secretary or doing the work himself.

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