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Restaurant Startup

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As the son of celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, being a restaurateur is in Joe Bastianich's blood. He has opened a number of restaurants. Now he's using his expertise -- and cash -- to back new eateries. Joe and Texas-based chef Tim Love invest their money in concepts they believe have potential to succeed. In each episode two teams get a chance to pitch ideas to Joe and Tim, who choose which has the better concept. The selected one gets a tryout with three assets: keys to an L.A. establishment, 36 hours, and $7,500. The team uses them to test their dream in a pop-up restaurant, to devise a branding campaign, and to write a business plan -- under the scrutiny of a culinary consultant. Results of the 36-hour shot determine whether the entrepreneurs will get the backing.

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Upcoming TV Listings for Restaurant Startup

Restaurant Startup Raising the Stakes

Two steakhouses, one in Queens, New York and one in Stockton, California, want to provide high-end food without pretension.

10:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup A Star is Born

Owners that have created an interactive culinary experience, and a Michelin-star chef who has staked his comeback on truffles try to dazzle the investors.

11:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup From the Ashes

An owner who lost everything in his divorce, including a restaurant, and an owner buried in debt from a hemp-centric restaurant try to get money from the investors.

4:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup Fast, Cheap and Out of the Box

Two teams looking to spin off fast-casual restaurants, one with sliders and one with South African flavors, look to impress the investors.

5:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup A Place in the Sun

One restaurant looking for more profit from opening a rooftop bar, and two brothers wanting to open a fourth location featuring small plates look for investor help.

6:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup A Place in the Sun

One restaurant looking for more profit from opening a rooftop bar, and two brothers wanting to open a fourth location featuring small plates look for investor help.

7:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup From the Ashes

An owner who lost everything in his divorce, including a restaurant, and an owner buried in debt from a hemp-centric restaurant try to get money from the investors.

8:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup Fast, Cheap and Out of the Box

Two teams looking to spin off fast-casual restaurants, one with sliders and one with South African flavors, look to impress the investors.

9:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup A Place in the Sun

One restaurant looking for more profit from opening a rooftop bar, and two brothers wanting to open a fourth location featuring small plates look for investor help.

10:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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Restaurant Startup A Place in the Sun

One restaurant looking for more profit from opening a rooftop bar, and two brothers wanting to open a fourth location featuring small plates look for investor help.

11:00 PM on CNBC Canada

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