After four decades of business, Boodles Restaurant is struggling as its aging owner and son clash over the restaurant's future, and poor communication leaves the staff disconnected. When Gordon uncovers the source of the dysfunction, he helps bridge the family divide to give this longtime restaurant a chance.

A pair of best friends are put to the test after they become co-owners of Golden Girls Restaurant, a struggling diner in a small town. With unappealing food and a community that has lost faith in the restaurant, Gordon steps in to help them rediscover their recipe for success.