Renee and her daughter Tara are home cooks who hope their upscale salad restaurant will help them start their new lives. Best friends Malcom and Cordey want their soul food concept to honor the strong women in their lives.

Married couple Mark and Krysta have poured everything into their struggling gourmet hot dog cart to provide a more secure life for their son. Co-workers Vicki and Kathy hope for financial stability for their grilled chicken cart.