The Fixer - Popinsanity Popcorn Update

This week on The Fixer, Marcus Lemonis is in New York to make a deal with Popinsanity Popcorn.  Popinsanity is an artisanal gourmet popcorn manufacturer and distributor.  Marcus needs to find out who is actually considered the leader of the company and what roles each of the founders play in the business.

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

Marcus Lemonis' New Show 'The Fixer'

Marcus Lemonis has a new show that will be airing on FOX called The Fixer.  This show is very similar to The Profit and will feature Marcus Lemonis trying to help out small businesses.  The 'about the show' description from FOX states, "In each episode, Lemonis meets with business owners from across the country whose companies are at a crossroad and need to make impactful changes. Struggling with tough decisions and looking for direction, he’ll assess their prospects and pick one business in the hope that they will all make a profit. As they address extraordinary challenges together in a revealing behind-the-scenes journey to success, they will benefit from Marcus’ candid instruction and business know-how in an effort to seek an investment."

The show begins on Friday July 18th, 2025 at 8pm ET with a double episode. The first episode will feature the business Perspirology, which is a trampoline-based fitness studio while the second episode features Jazz Audio. In an interview about the show, Marcus Lemonis said one big difference between The Profit and The Fixer is that The Profit dealt with businesses who were in danger of closing while The Fixer has businesses that are potentially closing or potentially growing.  Another difference Marcus Lemonis noted is that he does his negotiation at the end of The Fixer, while during The Profit, he did it at the beginning of the episode.

I can highlight the businesses that appear on The Fixer with relevant links to the business just as I did with The Profit, so stay tuned for updates for The Fixer episodes.

Zip Kit Homes - The Profit Update

This week on the season finale of The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Cedar City, Utah to make a deal with Zip Kit Homes.  Zip Kit Homes is a company that specializes in high performance, panelized kit homes and they are struggling to keep up with demand for their homes. With options to expand in both the commercial and residential spaces, they are also facing an identity crisis.  Marcus will try to get them to focus on laying a firm foundation if they are going to be able to cash in on their potential.

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

The Crabby Shack - The Profit Update

This week on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Brooklyn, New York to make a deal with The Crabby Shack. The Crabby Shack is a seafood restaurant opened by Fifi Bell-Clanton and Gwen Woods in 2014.  Their business has grown even during the pandemic and Marcus would like to help them become a successful chain restaurant that could reach more people. 

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

K9 Lifeline - The Profit Update

This week on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Draper, Utah to make a deal with K9 Lifeline.  K9 Lifeline is a dog training, boarding, and daycare facility that also makes and sells their patented K9 Lifeline Transitional Leash.  The owner Heather Beck has a passion for animals and a great product, but Marcus wants her to be able to get her product to the masses.  He will need to get Heather to use the same passion she has for her pets to generate profits.

Let's take a look at some information related to K9 Lifeline as well as what kind of deal was made on the show.

Sonoma Coast Spirits - The Profit Update

This week on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Petaluma, California to make a deal with Sonoma Coast Spirits.  Sonoma Coast Spirits is a family-owned business that creates hand-crafted spirits that are infused with ingredients from their own garden.  They are a smaller operation that has hopes of expanding beyond their local reach.  Marcus will need to look at the changes necessary to move from a local business to national operation.

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

James' Gourmet Pies - The Profit Update

This week on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Salt Lake City, Utah to make a deal with James' Gourmet Pies.  James' Gourmet Pies was started by James Edwards in 2017 and he dreams of taking his pies nationwide.  He has had success in his local market but wants to take the business to the next level.  Marcus will try to help James improve his processes and give him ideas to achieve his dream of expanding the business. 

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

Mod Barn - The Profit Update

This week on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Los Angeles, California to make a deal with Mod Barn. Mod Barn is a custom furniture business run by Wendy and Ryan Jestin who are brother and sister.  Despite growing up in the industry, their lack of process has crippled the business.  Marcus needs to get them to improve their process and get Ryan's drawings into a more accurate blueprint.

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

Grey Block Pizza - The Profit Update

This week on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Santa Monica, California to make a deal with Grey Block Pizza.  Grey Block Pizza has been around for about 20 years and serves creative slices of pizza. Owner Tommy Schiffer is hoping Marcus Lemonis is able to scale the business to help expansion across America.  Marcus needs to get him to fall back in love with the business and resolve his relationship with his business partner Lilia Mead. Lilia recently invested money in the business and was hoping to be a silent partner, but that hasn't been the case.

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

The Profit - Harvest Lane Honey Update

On the season 8 premiere of The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Salt Lake City, Utah to make a deal with Harvest Lane Honey.  Harvest Lane Honey is a multi-generational family business that makes bee keeping kits and products that can be sent to your home.  Marcus Lemonis finds that the company is drowning in debt and has efficiency issues with their manufacturing process.  He also thinks they should be generating more sales online and wants them to focus more on that.

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