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Restaurant Startup

2014-07-08 · 43 min / episode · Not rated

Reality

Restaurateur & TV personality Joe Bastianich and chef/restaurateur Tim Love vie against each other to invest their own money in food concepts they believe will make millions. Each week, two teams will compete for a shot at making their dreams come true.

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Endemol Shine North America
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Joe BastianichJoe BastianichSelf
Tim LoveTim LoveSelf

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