Episode list

A family-run swimwear company struggles to connect with the consumer. The business has been pulled underwater by poor leadership, outdated designs, and misguided processes. If Marcus can't get them to swim with style, this retailer will evaporate.

A Chicago snowboard shop has gone downhill after its owners tried to expand too quickly. The three partners don't communicate, leaving one of them sidelined. If Marcus can't get them to work together and focus on what sells, this company will be on thin ice.

A family-owned haircare company is at a breaking point because of the father's costly side projects. If Marcus can't get this founder focused and help his daughter come into her own, the business will go down the drain.

Monica Potter of the hit television series Parenthood started a home goods store near her family in rural Ohio. She doesn't have time to run the store herself, but can't relinquish control to any of her employees, especially not to her sister. Emotions run high as Marcus tries to repair family relationships and give the store some focus. If Marcus can't create order amongst all this chaos, the brand may vanish forever.

A cookie company owned by a 13-year-old entrepreneur and his mother faces serious growing pains. Cory's mother struggles to trust anyone and is resistant to change, which has led to missed opportunities in recipe development and retail expansion. If Marcus can't get this young CEO up to speed and earn his mother's trust, this cookie company will crumble.

At a sports apparel business in Illinois, the product is top notch, but something is fishy. The facility is literally a sweatshop, the employees are up in arms, and one of the owners has a troubling side gig. If Marcus can't get these unfocused owners to make some radical changes to their culture, their company will capsize.

A California company specializing in retail displays struggles to stay relevant. Its owner can't let go of control, which slows the process, limits creativity, and pushes the business right to the brink. If Marcus can't persuade him to let go of the reins and help his wife and partner come into her own, JD Custom Designs could just disappear forever.

A New York City designer has his sights set on becoming fashion royalty, but his company is barely scraping by. He is disorganized and lacks focus, leaving his clothing line without an identity. His unpaid loans and understaffed store are damaging his personal relationships. If Marcus can't find a way to fix the fabric of this company, it will be ripped to shreds.

The owner of a packaged Southern food business has bitten off more than she can chew. Colossal debts clog her cash flow, bringing her business and her family to the brink. If Marcus can't get her to understand that she cannot do it all on her own, Southern Culture will be cooked.

Last year, Marcus Lemonis invested $750,000 to help revive this classic restaurant chain. Fighting between partners and mismanagement have ruined everything he put in place. If Marcus can't rebuild this broken venture, he'll lose over $1,000,000 and the brand will melt away forever.

A California-based apparel company, owned by two brothers, struggles after expanding to multiple locations.

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.

A Chicago startup impresses with their high-end sunglasses. But behind the flashy shades, the company struggles to turn a profit. Their CEO has trouble moving beyond a personal tragedy; it's affected every aspect of the business from marketing to hiring, leaving the company with no structure or vision. If Marcus can't get him to look beyond what he's lost, his company will be next.

A father-focused bag company that once generated millions is now at death's door. After 15 years in business, the owner has allowed his fears to get the best of him. He's lost faith in his skills and his products. If Marcus can't help him regain his confidence, Diaper Dude with disappear for good.

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. Now, he's alienating his family too. If Marcus can't help him change the way he communicates, Simply Slices will simply fail.

A Chicago-based lighting company is sparking innovation with unique designs and customizable options. But the young owner's lack of clear leadership and trust in her employees is causing sales to fizzle. If Marcus can't get her to step up and value her team, it could be lights out for this burgeoning startup.

The owner of a women's athleisure company found initial success building a following online, but her conservative aesthetic is starting to lose popularity. She refuses to take any risks, despite suffering sales. If Marcus can't get this owner to think outside the box, this burgeoning startup will fade away.

A husband-and-wife team is working night and day to keep their maternity and children's retail stores open, but debt is crushing them after a recent illness. If Marcus Lemonis can't teach them how to revitalize their stores, their business could go belly up.