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WTF! Burger Flipper is the Chain Boss HD
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00:01My best friend and I opened this joint a year ago.
00:04He cleared a million in profit, but he tossed me 10 grand.
00:09Chad, we agreed on 50-50.
00:12What is this?
00:13Bro, be realistic.
00:15I just bought that luxury mansion and I fronted the cash for this place.
00:1950-50 doesn't make sense anymore.
00:21Looking at that smirk, I don't even recognize the guy who begged me to save his ass a year ago.
00:26Man, I am going under. You've got that killer sauce recipe.
00:29Help a bro out. We split everything 50-50.
00:34We had a deal. I run the kitchen. You run the front.
00:38You don't just change the terms after you strike gold.
00:41Please. Burger flippers are a dime a dozen.
00:46Chad is paying you exactly what you are worth.
00:48You should be thanking him instead of getting greedy.
00:52I walked away from a steady gig for this.
00:55I do the work of three guys, using my own recipes.
00:58Chill, Chloe. Mike's my boy.
01:00Look, man.
01:01Between the new mansion and the wedding, I am tapped out.
01:03Grind it out this year, and I'll make it right the next year.
01:06Promise.
01:06Chad, I need this cash for Lily's college fund.
01:12Emma and I have been married five years, and I've given her nothing but a struggle.
01:16I won't let my kids suffer, too.
01:20Please.
01:20A public school is perfectly fine for a kid like yours.
01:24You're just a burger flicker, Mike.
01:25Not a hedge fund manager.
01:28And Emma stays home.
01:29Let's be real.
01:30Your daughter is destined for community college.
01:33Hey.
01:33My girl's blunt, but she's got a point.
01:36If the kid's got brains, she'll survive anywhere.
01:39Like I said, keep grinding this year, and I'll hook you up next time.
01:45Without a contract, he holds all the cards.
01:48Pushing it now just starts a war I can't afford.
01:53Oh, hey.
01:54Come by the new mansion tomorrow night.
01:56Having the old frat brothers over to celebrate.
01:58Bring Emma.
01:58Yeah.
02:00Sure.
02:06Hey, babe.
02:08Late rush at the joint?
02:14It was payday.
02:17Wait.
02:18Ten grand?
02:19Didn't the place clear a million dollars this year?
02:21Chad says since he fronted the lease and the remodel, I'm just a burger flicker.
02:26He actually thinks he's doing me a favor.
02:32I knew he might play dirty, but this...
02:34This is just sick.
02:42I'm a failure.
02:44I can't even scrape together a 50 grand college fund for our own kid.
02:53Stop it.
02:55You are the heart of that place.
02:57Those lines out the door, they're for your burgers, not his money.
03:01What does it matter?
03:02I haven't taken a single day off in a year.
03:06I've flipped over a hundred thousand burgers, sweating over that grill for 16 hours a day.
03:11And for what?
03:12I'd literally make more driving an Uber.
03:17You're just too trusting.
03:20But that honest heart is exactly why I married you.
03:25Babe, you really don't blame me for screwing this up.
03:29Never.
03:30Live and learn.
03:31What's our next move?
03:32Chad's toxic.
03:34He hasn't lifted a finger all year, and he expects me to kiss the ring.
03:38I'm better off taking my secret sauce and going solo.
03:41Do it.
03:42I've got your back, a hundred percent.
03:44But we've been bros since college.
03:46If I walk, that bridge is burned.
03:48Then talk to him tomorrow.
03:50Clear the air.
03:50If he agrees to a real 50-50 split next year, we stay.
03:54But this time we get it in writing.
03:57Alright.
03:58The frat reunion is at his housewarming party tomorrow.
04:00I'll pull him aside.
04:09Yo, Mike.
04:10You didn't have to bring anything, man.
04:13The new place is gorgeous, Chad.
04:15Congratulations.
04:18Well, well.
04:19Let's see what the big partner brought us.
04:22Home brewed beer?
04:24Seriously, Mike?
04:25Did you ferment this in your bathtub?
04:27We're drinking Cristal tonight, and you bring us moonshine?
04:30Honestly, I'm embarrassed for you.
04:32Dude, Chad made you rich this year.
04:34You're a partner making bank, and you show up with homemade booze?
04:38That's just cheap, man.
04:40Hey, take it easy, guys.
04:41It's the thought that counts.
04:43I don't judge my bros for being budget conscious.
04:46Seriously though, Chad.
04:48What was the payout?
04:49Don't be shy.
04:50Give us a number.
04:52Let's keep the business talk away from the pool, all right?
04:5610,000.
04:57Out of a million dollar profit, my total take home for the year was exactly 10 grand.
05:02What? I thought you guys were 50-50.
05:04Even a server at a diner clears 40 or 50 grand a year.
05:07Oh, please.
05:08Being a partner with Chad makes Mike a boss, technically.
05:11Working for someone else makes him a wage slave.
05:13The status is completely different.
05:15Exactly.
05:16If I didn't let him ride my coattails, he'd be nowhere.
05:19Don't sweat it, Mike.
05:20I've got you.
05:20You won't starve on my watch.
05:23Looking at this guy I used to call a brother, I just feel sick.
05:27It's time to end this charade.
05:29Chad?
05:30We need to have a serious talk about the business.
05:32What's there to talk about?
05:35Actually, hold that thought.
05:36My guests are starving.
05:38Hey, Mike?
05:39Be a pal and fire up the grill for us.
05:41Excuse me?
05:44What are you staring at?
05:45Get to work.
05:45You're the burger boy, right?
05:47You expect us to cook for ourselves?
05:49I thought I was a guest, finally getting a day off.
05:52I never thought I'd be treated like the hired help.
05:54He takes my money and still expects me to do the heavy lifting.
06:02Girls, look at this rock Chad just got me.
06:04Over 50 grand.
06:06Honestly, it's so heavy it actually hurts.
06:08He totally spoils me.
06:10Not like some of the clueless losers.
06:12So, Emma.
06:15You and Mike have been married for five years now.
06:18He must have showered you in jewelry.
06:22It's only $1,200.
06:23The most affordable piece in the case.
06:26Let's get it, babe.
06:27We've been married all this time.
06:30I can't have you walking around without a decent piece of jewelry.
06:33Save the cash for the business.
06:36Once the burger giant takes off, we'll upgrade.
06:40Can I just see that plain metal band, the $120 one?
06:51Let's raise a glass to our host, to Chad, for the invite, and for his empire growing even bigger this
06:57year.
07:02Mommy, when is Daddy going to sit with us?
07:06Hey Mike, chop chop. Don't keep everyone waiting on you.
07:11Coming.
07:14Listen, Mike.
07:15You came from nothing.
07:18Chad's doing you a massive favor keeping you around.
07:20Keep your head down, flip the burgers, and maybe he'll keep throwing you scraps.
07:26Right then it hit me.
07:27To them, I was never a partner.
07:29I was a fool. A workhorse. Cheap labor.
07:32I made my decision right there to go solo.
07:36I wanted to see if Chad was really a boss without me.
07:40I'll drink to that.
07:41To expanding the empire.
07:45Expanding the empire. Cheers.
07:50Seriously, Chad.
07:51This zip code is legendary.
07:53You're right by all the elite private schools, aren't you?
07:56Exactly. I've already secured a spot for my future kids.
07:59It's an investment in their pedigree.
08:02Mike, what about your daughter?
08:03I heard the public school in your area is, well, pretty rough.
08:07Oh, Chad. Don't be so insensitive.
08:09Mike's busy enough just trying to pay rent.
08:12He can't afford to worry about elite education yet.
08:16Let's go.
08:18Hey Mike, hold up.
08:19Chloe and I are flying to Vegas this weekend.
08:22You hold down the fort.
08:23Grease traps backed up at the shop.
08:25Don't call a plumber. I'm not wasting 200 an hour.
08:28Get under there and fix it yourself.
08:30Call it sweat equity.
08:33What, what, what's with the look?
08:35Nothing. See ya.
08:45Babe, I completely humiliated you today.
08:50Mike, I don't mind roughing it and I couldn't care less about their BS.
08:54But I can't live without hope.
08:56Let's go solo.
08:58I know you can do this.
09:00But we can't afford to lose.
09:02What if it goes south?
09:03If we go broke, we'll flip burgers on the street.
09:06As long as we're a team, we'll be fine.
09:09Alright.
09:11We're doing it.
09:12We're going solo.
09:19What are you crunching?
09:22We have exactly 10 grand.
09:24Pay off six in credit card debt, hold back three for rent and Lily's tuition were left with a thousand
09:28bucks.
09:30That's nothing.
09:31In LA, a thousand ranks doesn't even cover health department permits, let alone a decent food truck.
09:36We're dead in the water.
09:41Where did you get this?
09:43After dropping Lily off, I hit the pawn shop.
09:45I sold my grandmother's vintage ring.
09:49But that was a family heirloom.
09:52With this cash, we have enough to open our own joint.
09:55Don't stress, babe.
09:58When you make it big, you can buy me a massive diamond.
10:05Yeah, I swear it.
10:06Wait, aren't you the chef from that burger joint across the street?
10:10You guys are booming.
10:12Why rent my bankrupt spot?
10:13Expanding?
10:14I'm starting my own place.
10:16Let's do a deal on the rent.
10:1738k for the year.
10:1938 works.
10:20It's a tough spot anyway.
10:22You're the only guy making money around here.
10:24If I had a partner like you, I'd still be open.
10:27Let's sign the lease today.
10:28Done.
10:29The kitchen gear was still here.
10:31To save cash, I painted the place myself.
10:35Taking this step made me realize,
10:38nothing changes until you have the guts to walk away from the abuse.
10:51Hello?
10:52Mike, is that grease trap fixed yet?
10:54Not yet.
10:56Why isn't it done?
10:57You slacking off just because I'm not breathing down your neck?
11:00Remember, we're partners.
11:01If we're partners, what exactly are you doing?
11:05I'm taking my fiancé to Vegas and my new Porsche.
11:09Do you have any idea how bad the market is?
11:12The industry is a bloodblath.
11:14Burger flitters are a dime a dozen.
11:16Without me, you'd be on the street and your kid would be on food stamps.
11:19The money completely blinded him.
11:22Ever since he got that mansion and the Porsche,
11:25he thinks he's a god and I'm just his peasant.
11:29Look, maybe I was harsh, but it's for your own good.
11:32Just keep flipping burgers.
11:34The pipes can wait till I get back.
11:35Okay, when you get back, I've got a massive surprise waiting for you.
11:43Babe, you're the boss and he's just the help.
11:46Why do you coddle him? Just fire the loser already.
11:49You don't get it.
11:51The guy's a genius with the sauce.
11:53I have to keep him on a short leash.
11:55It's a burger joint, Chad.
11:56Anyone can flip a patty.
11:58My brother needs a job.
12:00Put him in the kitchen and show Mike his replaceable.
12:02Yeah.
12:03It's time to knock him down a peg before he gets too big for his boots.
12:09All set.
12:10Don't see many owners getting their hands dirty like this.
12:14You've got hustle, man.
12:15This place is going to blow up.
12:16Appreciate it.
12:18Just trying to save every penny right now.
12:21Come by for a burger once we open.
12:22It's on the house.
12:25Bet.
12:26I'll be there.
12:30Mom, Dad, isn't the Porsche incredible?
12:33Told you Chad was a high roller.
12:35Impressive, Chad.
12:37But a local burger joint is small time.
12:39If you want to marry my daughter, you need a real empire.
12:43Don't worry, sir.
12:44Give me one more year to stack some cash,
12:45and I'm taking this franchise national.
12:49Chloe mentioned you have a partner.
12:51Some guy named Mike.
12:52Partner, please.
12:54That's just for show.
12:55He's just a burger flipper on my payroll.
13:00My place is always packed.
13:05Why the hell is it closed?
13:07Useless trash.
13:08I look his wide for one second and he ghosts.
13:11I'm firing his ass the second I see him.
13:13Wait.
13:13Didn't that place across the street go under?
13:15Looks like someone already moved in.
13:19Mike Donald, no way.
13:34It's so painful.
13:35You're in the middle...
13:40You're dead!
13:46And the other people in the middle of the street,
13:46The other people are Bei.
13:53Mike what the hell are you doing don't tell me this dump belongs to you it's
13:57mine you spent the whole party acting like the generous boss who made me rich
14:03well since I'm so loaded now I decided to open my own spot want to be my first
14:08customer or is your wallet as empty as your promises what is this you open a
14:13rival shop what about our partnership I tried to tell you at the party but you
14:17were too busy listening to yourself talk I'm officially out go find yourself
14:21another burger flipper are you kidding me we've been brothers for years and
14:25you're stabbing me in the back like this I'm not playing you Chad but if I stay
14:29with you my family stars $10,000 doesn't pay the bills and it definitely won't
14:33put my daughter we had a deal this is our business you're making a move like this
14:39without even talking to me partnership when did you ever treat me like an
14:43equal in your eyes I was just cheap labor
14:48Oh spare me the victim act Char did you a massive favor by giving you a job and you
14:53throw it back in his face $10,000 is the market rate for a burger flipper Mike
14:58stop acting so entitled last year you were the one begging me to quit my high-end gig
15:03and save your pathetic ass you promised 50-50 I worked 16-hour shifts handled the
15:08supplies and bled for that recipe while you were out partying I didn't complain
15:12once and this is how you repay me bro just listen to me I felt for your BS we
15:17cleared a million dollars in profit I broke my back for you you tossed me 10
15:21grand like I was a beggar honestly if you give me even 30% I probably would have
15:24stayed for the sake of our history you didn't treat me like a brother you treat
15:27me like a fool we're finished I'm done being your doormat is he serious you made a
15:33million bucks and you paid him 10 grand that's ruthless you swore this was your
15:37empire you're full of hot air Chad not a single word of truth we're leaving Chloe
15:46this guy's a fraud the wedding is off sir wait don't listen to him he's just
16:01greedy you think you're special Mike look at yourself you're a broke loser who can't even
16:05afford a college fund you have nothing you think you can run a shop without my money
16:09good luck your place was a graveyard until I showed up and as for your investment I was
16:15the one doing the heavy lifting I was a fool to think brotherhood meant anything to you but
16:20without my recipe your joint is just an empty shell let's see how long you last mark my words
16:27this place is gonna be huge without you you'll be bankrupt and begging on the street by next month
16:32just wait sir ma'am ignore him he's just an ungrateful snake biting the hand that needs him
16:38I'm hiring a world-class chef tomorrow we're gonna make millions this is just the beginning
16:43exactly I've been telling Chad to fire that loser for months who does he think he is my brother takes
16:49over tomorrow he's an actual pro Mike he's gonna cook circles around you Chad and his fret
16:56bros are blowing up the alumni group chat spreading rumors that I stole his recipes the rest of the
17:02sheep are just jumping on on the bandwagon dragging my name through the mud it's sickening
17:13still letting those toxic losers get in your head Chad and his crew are destroying my reputation
17:19in that group I didn't think those guys could stoop this low babe did I mess up should I have
17:24cleared
17:25the air with them sooner look if they're willing to turn on you over one stupid rumor the truth
17:34doesn't matter to them anyway you don't owe them an explanation but right now to the whole alumni
17:40network I look like absolute trash honey once this place takes off and you show them what you've got
17:46everything changes success is the best revenge Emma did you just left the group cutting out the
17:57cancer from now on we only focus on us get some sleep you've got this the whole world thinks I'm
18:03a
18:03joke but you never doubt me for you and Lily I'm going to make this work I'll build us an
18:11empire
18:12they can't even fathom I promise it's the middle of the lunch rush and we have exactly two tables
18:22it's day one babe it takes time but we funded this with your grandma's pond ring if I can't even
18:29make
18:29that back hey don't lose heart the beginning is always the hardest part maybe I should run some
18:46Instagram ads pay a foodie influencer for a review we need to get on the map we don't need that
18:51the
18:52burgers speak for themselves we're a little off the beaten path but once word of mouth hits about your
18:56secret sauce they'll be lining up around the block just give it time mom what are you doing here
19:12Brad told me Mike quit his job to open this dump I had to see the train wreck for myself
19:18hi mom do not call me mom you delusional loser you lied about being a partner you were just a
19:24glorified
19:24burger flipper Emma hasn't had a single decent day since she married you and now two tables if this
19:31place tanks you are divorcing her immediately I warned you mrs. Davis the guy's bottom of the carriage
19:39if Emma had chosen me she wouldn't be standing in this dump look at me Mike I just made BP
19:50at a top
19:50wall street firm here's 50 grand in cash take it close this pathetic dump and sign the divorce
19:59papers Emma belongs 10 below in a penthouse not breathing in your cheap grease you're just dragging
20:07her down the guilt was eating me alive none of them remembered I was the poorest kid in our class
20:15after my dad died my mom's medical bills wiped us out I spent my 20s juggling hospitals and dead-end
20:22jobs just to keep us afloat I didn't have the luxury to build a career but the world doesn't care
20:28about
20:28your struggles in this life success is the only thing that talks
20:51keep your filthy money Brad
20:55I chose Mike and I don't regret a single second of it this is none of your damn business
21:05Emma have you lost your mind he's dragging you into the gutter
21:12stop it mom I am absolutely not divorcing him
21:19I believe in Mike
21:22with his talent he's going to build a restaurant empire just watch us
21:30here you go guys enjoy
21:35chef this burger is unreal puts that chain garbage to shame fresh beef killer sauce
21:40we'll see you tomorrow appreciate that man next order of signature loaded fries is on the house
21:47I knew it I told them the joint across the street swap chefs the real talent went solo
21:54hey good to see you grab a seat took some friends to the old spot yesterday and it tasted like
22:01garbage figured you must have walked finally a real burger the usual
22:12you actually remember
22:17of course double patty
22:19no pickles extra secret grilled onions
22:26I'll throw in a couple of new specialties on the house
22:33you're the man
22:41don't let the size fool you this kid's the real deal
22:44just wonder why he suddenly jumped ship
22:59hey boss this tastes completely off
23:03did you lose your chef
23:07uh yeah I had to let him go
23:13are you crazy
23:16the guy was a wizard in the kitchen
23:19why would you fire him
23:24this is literally inedible
23:25hey
23:27I just saw the old chef's new spot right across the street
23:31Mike Donald
23:34let's get a refund and go there
23:36I'm in let's go
23:38wait don't go there
23:40the guy's a scam artist
23:41he uses expired scrap meat
23:45uh you'll get food poisoning
23:49I drove 40 miles for his secret sauce
23:53this crap you serve is an insult
23:56move
24:15I pay you to cook
24:16not stare at your phone
24:18the place is dead
24:19what do you expect me to do
24:22watch your mouth
24:24I'm Chloe's brother
24:25I'm only in this dump because you begged me
24:29plus your grill is trash
24:36look at this mess
24:37you burned everything
24:39half the dining room already walked out and demanded refunds
24:43I'm paying you the exact same rate as Mike
24:46are you blind to the garbage you're serving
24:48every minimum wage joint in LA gives you a prep cook
24:51I'm doing two jobs for peanuts
24:54no idea how Mike put up with your BS
24:57if I get you a prep cook
24:58can you actually replicate Mike's flavor
25:00wake up Chad
25:01everyone knows Mike's recipes are God's day
25:04it's pure talent
25:05he built that sauce from scratch
25:07if I had his chops
25:08you think I'd be flipping burgers in your dump
25:21thanks to Mike's killer recipe and pure hustle
25:26word spread like wildfire
25:28even Emma's snobby mother did a complete 180
25:32trading her attitude for an apron
25:37business is insane
25:38the lunch rush is over and we're still packed
25:41we need waitmans now
25:44babe are you sure good help in LA isn't cheap
25:47you're the boss Mike
25:49your call
25:53let's do it
25:56you and mom are dead on your feet
25:58and you still have to pick up Lily
26:00honey this place is just the beginning
26:03with your talent and integrity
26:07you're destined for the big leagues
26:08you're going to build an empire
26:21chef Mike
26:22lines around the block out there
26:24got room for us
26:25for you
26:26always
26:27save the best booth for you
26:31perfect
26:31hit us with the works today
26:33double patties
26:34secret sauce
26:35load them up
26:43by the way
26:44your ex-partner is running a smear campaign online
26:48paying bots to say you stole his recipe
26:53you buy that?
26:55I read people for a living
26:56I trust a chef who puts this much heart into his craft
27:03why aren't you fighting back though?
27:06with that level of slander
27:07you could easily sue for defamation
27:10not worth the legal fees
27:12let the haters hate
27:14the burgers speak for themselves
27:18karma never misses
27:34keep grinding son
27:37don't see many young guys
27:39with your kind of integrity
27:40these days
27:44appreciate it sir
28:14Mike!
28:16Those homers just walked out on the bill.
28:19It's fine, Mom.
28:21Fine, that's a massive tab.
28:23Call the cops on them right now.
28:24Grab your phone.
28:25It's fine, Mom.
28:26He's a regular.
28:27We'll just put it on his tab and settle up next time.
28:30Settle up next time.
28:32What if they never come back?
28:36He's not the type to dine and dash.
28:38They were deep in a business meeting, probably just slipped his mind.
28:41I'm not going to chase him into the parking lot like a common thief over some burgers.
28:46You run a business, not a charity.
28:49You're way too naive.
28:51When he ghosts you, you'll learn the hard way.
29:00Mike, guess what we netted in our first ten days?
29:03Well, with the lunch and dinner rushes, we're flipping over 200 burgers a day.
29:10I don't know.
29:11Maybe we cleared five grand.
29:13Too conservative.
29:14We're averaging about three grand a day in sales.
29:17After food costs, utilities, rent, we netted exactly ten grand.
29:25Try ten grand.
29:27Mike, you made in ten days what you made slubbing away for Chad for an entire year.
29:34Ten grand.
29:37We did it, babe.
29:40You did it.
29:48Mike.
29:50You're here.
29:51What do you want?
29:54Bro, I'm facing massive default penalties.
29:56I'm going under.
29:57Please forgive me.
29:59Come back.
29:59Mike, I swear, this time it's a real 50-50 split.
30:02Deal?
30:04Not going to happen.
30:05I'm doing just fine on my own.
30:07Mike, you can't just leave me to die.
30:10Without you, my spot is literally crashing and burning.
30:12Nobody's walking through that door.
30:14Remember the pool party?
30:15You said I was just a $10,000 burger flipper.
30:18Replaceable.
30:20You said the world keeps spinning without me.
30:22Guess what?
30:23It does.
30:23And I'm doing just fine without a frat boy CEO.
30:28You arrogant piece of trash!
30:30You think flipping burgers makes you a god?
30:33Watch your back!
30:34I'll bounce back and crush you!
30:45What are you doing with the luggage?
30:48Move.
30:50You're in my way.
30:52You're walking out on me?
30:56Duh.
30:58You're completely broke.
31:00You expect me to still marry you?
31:02Are you delusional?
31:03It's been a few bad weeks and you're already bailing.
31:07You're defaulting on this house.
31:09Bank is literally coming for your Porsche.
31:12You expect me to starve in the streets with you?
31:15Don't blame me for being realistic.
31:17Call me when you actually make some real money.
31:20Maybe I'll consider it.
31:21You can't do this.
31:22We're supposed to be a power couple.
31:24Look at Emma.
31:25She's stuck with Mike through five years of being dirt poor.
31:28Can't you just wait?
31:29I'll fix this.
31:31Spare me.
31:32Mike actually has talent.
31:34You?
31:35You're just a fraud who overestimated his worth.
31:38You gold-digging bitch!
31:42You're the one who told me to treat Mike like garbage!
31:45Now he's loaded and suddenly he's a saint.
31:51Fine.
31:52Leave.
31:55But give me back the diamond ring.
31:59It's mine!
32:01Why the hell would I give it back?
32:03I wasted a year of my life on you for nothing.
32:07Drop dead, Chad.
32:23Ahhhhhhhhhh!
32:33Chad Davis, we have a court order.
32:36The Porsche is being repossessed, and here's your eviction notice.
32:40You need to vacate the premises immediately.
32:43No, wait! My frat brothers, they're all CEOs and executives.
32:51They can float me alone. Just give me a second.
32:56They blocked me. They all ghost me.
33:00Without Mike, I'm nothing to them.
33:03Time's up, buddy. Grab your coat.
33:08My own arrogance ruined everything.
33:10I treated the only guy who actually cared about me like trash.
33:24Look who's back. Good to see my favorite regular.
33:28Chef Mike, I don't think I paid for my meal yesterday.
33:33You didn't. But like I said, it's on the house.
33:36You've got character. I'm buying out the place tomorrow night for my partners.
33:40Show me how far you can push a burger.
33:43Ten grand budget. Up for it?
33:44A ten grand VIP dinner, sir? I just flip everyday burgers.
33:49I've never catered anything like that.
33:51I believe in your palate and your dedication.
33:54You have all night to prep. Are you up for it?
33:58All right. I'll make it happen.
34:00Excellent. We'll be here at 7 p.m. sharp.
34:04A $10,000 menu and you didn't even take a deposit.
34:08What if he ghosts you?
34:10It's fine. He's solid. He'll show.
34:13You are such a fool.
34:15You're going to get scammed into bankruptcy by a hobo. Mark my words.
34:20See? I told you so.
34:23You got played by a freeloader.
34:25The ingredients are a total loss.
34:28He wouldn't just no shart.
34:32Probably traffic.
34:36You're a complete fool.
34:39Still defending a con artist.
34:50So sorry. The private jet was delayed.
34:53We're an hour late.
34:54Is the food ruined?
34:59Not at all. I have everything prepped.
35:04Please, take a seat.
35:06I'll have the full VIP experience ready in 20 minutes.
35:11Come on in, gentlemen.
35:13I've prepared some refreshing drinks to start you off.
35:19You two are quite the team.
35:28Babe, they might be talking business all night.
35:32You should head home and get some sleep.
35:36I'm staying with you.
35:38Lily's at my mom's tonight.
35:40A little less sleep won't kill us.
35:51Kid, your joint usually closes at 8.
35:55You stayed until 11 talking shop.
35:57And you didn't rush us once.
35:59You just waited patiently.
36:02Why would I rush you?
36:04You coming to support my business means a lot.
36:06As long as you're enjoying yourselves, I'm here.
36:11Tell me, are you interested in building a real restaurant empire with me?
36:20An empire, sir.
36:21I just flipped burgers.
36:23I wouldn't know the first thing about running an empire.
36:28I'm ready to inject tens of millions to turn Mike Donald into the nation's premier seven-star burger.
36:34You want in as my co-founder?
36:38Tens of millions.
36:40Are you messing with me?
36:42Do I look like a scam artist?
36:45Kid, you clearly have no idea who you're talking to.
36:49Is the Mr. Lewis of the largest luxury dining room in America.
36:56He's worth hundreds of billions.
37:00Sir, you're a billionaire.
37:04Believe me now.
37:08I do.
37:10It's just...
37:11Sir, Mike is an honest man.
37:14He doesn't know the billionaire world.
37:17But his work ethic is flawless.
37:20If you're serious, we're in.
37:22But I have to ask,
37:23why him?
37:25I have enough corporate sharks.
37:28I need someone I can trust.
37:31Mike has the recipe.
37:34But more importantly,
37:35he has character.
37:38So,
37:38do we have a deal?
37:42Babe, this is...
37:44This is...
37:46It's your dream, babe.
37:47Your call.
37:59Then,
38:00I'm in.
38:02I've never operated at this level.
38:04So,
38:05you'll have to show me the ropes.
38:06We'll learn
38:07as we conquer.
38:23Emma,
38:24are you sure we're in the right place?
38:26This hotel is strictly A-list.
38:27Is Mike really...
38:28He's inside, Mom.
38:30Just trust him.
38:31I can't believe Mike actually invited us to a flagship opening.
38:35Does he think flipping burgers at a new spot makes him elite?
38:38Please.
38:39He's probably the back-of-house supervisor.
38:42That suit?
38:43Definitely a rental.
38:44Fits better than I expected, though.
38:47Mom,
38:48Emma,
38:48thanks for coming.
38:49Everyone,
38:50please head to the ballroom for the tasting.
38:52Nice act, Mike,
38:53but we know you're just the help.
38:54Did you blow your last five grand renting that suit?
38:57Excuse me, sir.
38:58Please show some respect.
39:00Mike is indeed our CEO and the owner of this establishment.
39:04Oh, my God.
39:06He even hired an actor to play the manager, Mike.
39:08You really went all out for this prank, didn't you?
39:13Look at you, still dreaming.
39:15A CEO?
39:16You're just one burger away from the gutter, Mike.
39:19Even with this fancy set,
39:20you still smell like cheap grease to me.
39:25Since you like playing the post so much,
39:28go fetch me a drink.
39:29At least then you'll be useful for once.
39:38Mr. Lewis,
39:40such an honor.
39:40I'm Brad,
39:41from the firm handling your East Coast portfolio.
39:43We met at the country club last spring.
39:45I have no idea who you are.
39:47Get out of my way.
39:53Mike,
39:54why are you standing out here with the help?
39:56The guests are waiting for the man of the hour.
39:59Mr. Lewis,
40:00there's a mistake.
40:01He's just a burger flitter.
40:03Security,
40:05throw him out
40:06and call his firm.
40:07Tell them I need a real manager,
40:08not a school-barred bully.
40:11Ladies and gentlemen,
40:12I'd like to introduce
40:13my co-founder
40:14and the CEO
40:16of our new seven-star brand,
40:19Mike.
40:25I always knew my daughter had a good eye.
40:28I told her years ago,
40:29Emma,
40:29stick with Mike.
40:30He's going to be a titan.
40:32Look at him now.
40:36Mike,
40:37bro,
40:37always knew you were a genius.
40:39This place is insane.
40:40So proud of you,
40:42man.
40:42We heard your teller stock
40:43some insanely rare bottles
40:45that are impossible to get.
40:46We've got high-end clients to impress.
40:48Any chance you could hook the boys up with a few?
40:50Rare bottles.
40:51That is funny.
40:52I thought my taste in alcohol
40:53belonged in a dumpster.
40:55Isn't that what you said about my homebrew?
40:57Uh,
40:58Mike,
40:59come on,
41:00man.
41:00We were just joking around.
41:01My reserves,
41:02wait list is six months out
41:04and you're not on it.
41:05Enjoy the lobby appetizers,
41:06boys.
41:07It's the closest you'll ever get
41:08to my dining room.
41:12Thank you all for coming out tonight
41:14for the VIP tasting
41:15of our new flagship restaurant.
41:17Now,
41:17please welcome my partner,
41:19the true mastermind
41:20behind this entire operation
41:21and our CEO,
41:23Mike.
41:28Thank you,
41:28Mr. Lewis,
41:29for taking a chance
41:30on a guy flipping burgers.
41:31But the real visionary tonight
41:33is the woman standing next to me,
41:35my wife,
41:36Emma.
41:42When I hit rock bottom,
41:44I had absolutely nothing.
41:46To fund my shop,
41:48she pawned her grandmother's ring.
41:53She didn't hesitate.
41:55When the world saw a failure,
41:57she bet everything on me.
42:02Happy sixth anniversary,
42:04Emma.
42:05I've never been able
42:06to give you the world.
42:07Tonight,
42:08that changes.
42:10Here is the surprise
42:11you've always deserved.
42:33Oh, my God.
42:36I know that piece.
42:38It's custom Tiffany.
42:40That's at least 300 grand.
42:44300 grand.
42:46She's literally wearing
42:47a house around her neck.
42:48I am so jealous.
42:49I can't even breathe.
42:51What's the point
42:52of being jealous?
42:52When Mike had nothing,
42:54did any of you
42:54actually respect him?
42:56Emma deserves
42:57every bit of this.
42:59She earned it
42:59with her loyalty.
43:28Mike, Mike,
43:29please stop.
43:31Mike,
43:32I mean,
43:33Mr. CEO,
43:34heard the flagship
43:35was opening.
43:36I couldn't miss it.
43:37A little gift
43:38for the big day.
43:39Oh, look everyone.
43:40The great Chad
43:41brought a $15 discount wine
43:43from the grocery store.
43:44Is this a celebration
43:45or are you just here
43:46to insult our CEO?
43:48Seriously, Chad,
43:50I wouldn't even
43:51clean my windows
43:52with this garbage.
43:55Mike, please.
43:57I lost everything.
43:58The mansion,
43:59the Porsche,
43:59the money,
44:00even Chloe walked out.
44:02I'm literally living
44:02in a shelter.
44:03You're big time now.
44:04Can you help
44:05a brother out?
44:05Just make me
44:06an operations manager.
44:07I swear I'll outwork everyone.
44:08Remember telling me
44:09burger flippers
44:10are a dime a dozen?
44:11Guess what?
44:12So are operations managers.
44:14Good luck with the job hunt.
44:16Charred.
44:22Here's 10 bucks.
44:24I always give spare change
44:25to the homeless.
44:26Go buy yourself a burger.
44:33Mike, no.
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