Thursday, July 27, 2017

Amazing Grapes From 'The Profit' Has Closed

Amazing Grapes in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, which was featured on season two of The Profit has closed.  According to the Amazing Grapes Facebook Page, they shut down in early July 2017.  The closure comes about three years after Marcus Lemonis originally invested in Amazing Grapes.

Dan Isenhart, who was a wine buyer and managing partner at Amazing Grapes, posted the following message on his Facebook about the closing of Amazing Grapes:

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Profit - Zoe's Chocolate Company Update

Photo - Facebook
Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania hoping to make a deal with Zoe's Chocolate Company.  Zoe's Chocolate Company is a third generation chocolate company run by father George and his three children ZoĆ«, Pantelis and Petros.  Their business is suffering due to old-fashioned marketing strategies and a narrow product line.  There are also no processes in place for things such as processing online orders.  The owners of Zoe's are also reluctant to make any changes to their business.

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


Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Profit - Hip POPs Update

Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in South Florida with hopes of making a deal with Hip POPs. Hip POPs is a gourmet mobile dessert truck serving handcrafted gelato bars that is owned by Anthony Fellows.  Anthony is looking to expand, but he is also looking for Marcus's help.  When Marcus arrives, he discovers that there are no processes or systems in place that would allow for franchising and that Anthony has borrowed money from family members for the business.

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

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Profit - Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders (Red Beard Coffee Traders) Update

Tonight on The Profit, Marcus Lemonis is in Orange, California with hopes of making a deal with Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders.  Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders has multiple coffee shops and also sells coffee beans sourced directly from farmers.  The business saw early success, but is now suffering while trying to expand due to lack of organization and leadership as well as staff problems.

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