Restaurant Stakeout

Restaurant Stakeout is a popular reality television series that aired on the Food Network from 2012 to 2014. The show was hosted by Willie Degel, a successful restaurateur known for his no-nonsense approach to business. The premise of the show involved Degel visiting various struggling restaurants across the United States and using hidden cameras to identify problems that were causing the businesses to fail.

Overview

On Restaurant Stakeout, Willie Degel would use his expertise to help restaurant owners turn their failing businesses around. The show was unique in its use of hidden cameras, which allowed Degel and the restaurant owners to observe the staff's behavior when they believed they were not being watched. This often revealed issues such as poor customer service, lack of professionalism, and other problems that were negatively impacting the business.

Format

Each episode of Restaurant Stakeout followed a similar format. First, Degel would meet with the restaurant owner to discuss the problems they were facing. Next, hidden cameras would be installed throughout the restaurant. Degel and the owner would then observe the staff's behavior from a remote location. After identifying the issues, Degel would confront the staff and offer advice on how to improve. The episode would typically end with a follow-up visit to see if the restaurant had made the suggested improvements.

Reception

Restaurant Stakeout was generally well-received by viewers. Many appreciated the show's unique approach to identifying problems in the restaurant industry. However, some critics argued that the show was overly dramatic and that the use of hidden cameras was an invasion of privacy.

See Also

• Food Network
• Willie Degel
• Reality Television

References

• Restaurant Stakeout on IMDb
• Restaurant Stakeout on Food Network

External Links

• Official Website