Ep 10. Hogtied Ham's

Bar Rescue season 1 episode 10, titled "Hogtied Ham's," follows Jon Taffer and his team as they attempt to save a bar that has been struggling for years. Hogtied Ham's, located in Georgia, is a country-themed bar that has been struggling to attract customers and has a reputation for serving bad food.

The episode starts with Taffer and his team conducting a recon mission to assess the bar's problems. They find that the bar is dirty, the kitchen is unorganized, and the staff is inexperienced and untrained. The team also discovers that the bar's owner, Nick, is not present on the premises and is unaware of the bar's problems.

After the recon mission, Taffer meets with Nick to discuss the problems facing the bar. Nick, a former truck driver, invested his life savings into the bar, but has been unable to turn a profit. Taffer tells Nick that he needs to be more present in the bar and take an active role in managing the staff. Taffer also tells Nick that the bar's menu needs to be completely revamped and that they need to improve the quality of their food.

The next day, Taffer and his team get to work revamping the bar. They install new equipment in the kitchen and train the staff on how to prepare quality food. They also give the bar a new look, with new furniture and decor that better fits the country theme. Taffer also brings in a musician to perform and attract customers to the bar.

As the night progresses, the bar begins to fill up with customers. However, the staff begins to struggle to keep up with the influx of customers, with orders taking a long time to prepare and customers waiting a long time to be served. Taffer meets with the staff to discuss the problems they are facing and helps them work more efficiently.

At the end of the night, Taffer meets with Nick to discuss the changes that were made to the bar. Nick is overwhelmed with emotion at the improvements made to his bar and the new customers that have been attracted. Taffer tells Nick that he needs to continue to stay present in the bar and keep the staff on track.

Overall, Bar Rescue season 1 episode 10 is a compelling and emotional episode that showcases Taffer's ability to turn struggling bars around. The episode highlights the importance of having an active owner and a well-trained staff, as well as the crucial role that food plays in the success of a bar.