My Restaurant Rules Australia

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  • 2004
  • 2 Seasons

My Restaurant Rules Australia is a gripping reality television show that follows five couples as they compete against each other to open and run their very own restaurant. The competition is hosted by Caterina Borsato and Patrick Collins and is produced by Freehand Productions.

The show is set in Australia and follows the couples as they attempt to design, build and operate their restaurant in just four short weeks. They are initially given a budget of $100,000 to create their perfect eatery, as well as a range of challenges that aim to test their skills in marketing, business management, cooking and service.

Throughout the competition, the couples are mentored by a range of experts, including restaurateurs, chefs and business consultants, who guide them through the challenges and offer feedback on their progress. This helps to ensure that each restaurant is up to a professional standard and operates within the rules and regulations of the industry.

Each week, the couples must compete in a range of challenges that test their skills in various areas of the restaurant industry. These challenges include everything from marketing and advertising, to menu design and cooking. They also have to manage their business and staff to make sure that they are hitting their targets and keeping their customers happy.

The competition is fierce, and tensions often run high as the couples compete against each other to be crowned the winners of My Restaurant Rules Australia. At the end of the four weeks, the restaurants are all opened to the public, and the couples are judged on their food, service, and profitability. The winners are then announced and awarded a cash prize to help them start their own restaurant.

One of the unique aspects of My Restaurant Rules Australia is the diversity of the couples taking part. They come from a range of backgrounds and have a variety of different skill sets, which makes for an interesting dynamic in the group. Some couples have previous experience in the restaurant industry, while others have no experience at all, which often leads to clashes in opinions and ideas.

The show also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant industry, which is often considered to be one of the toughest and most competitive businesses in the world. Viewers get to see the realities of what it takes to create a successful restaurant, from the initial concept and design to the team building and marketing.

Overall, My Restaurant Rules Australia is an engaging and exciting reality television show that offers a unique insight into the restaurant industry. The format of the show allows viewers to watch the progress of multiple restaurants, as well as follow the personal journeys of each couple involved. With high stakes and intense competition, it's a must-watch for fans of reality TV and foodies alike.

My Restaurant Rules Australia is a series that ran for 2 seasons (63 episodes) between February 15, 2004 and on Freehand Productions

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The Beginning of an Era
32. The Beginning of an Era
January 1, 1970
Both teams have performed consistently throughout the competition, but ultimately the Australian public decided who should rule.
Crunch Time
31. Crunch Time
January 1, 1970
Sydney and Adelaide were at full boil this week, with only days left before the announcement that each couple has waited months to hear.
To the Final!
30. To the Final!
January 1, 1970
Each of the Sydney and Melbourne teams battled exhaustion and frustration over the past week of campaigning. However each of the remaining restaurants was buoyed by the support from their fans, with loyal diners and viewers writing in to help give the remaining couples the extra edge they needed to keep going.
Melbourne and Sydney Campaign for The Final
29. Melbourne and Sydney Campaign for The Final
January 1, 1970
The contestants were reeling in the aftermath of the girls' less than ladylike revelations in the Brisbane hotel room during their review tour.
The Chopping Block
28. The Chopping Block
January 1, 1970
The Pink Salt and Whisk teams have previously survived eliminations and both are now experienced contenders. However with the finish line in sight, both restaurants will be giving this campaign their all in a no holds barred sprint for the finish line.
The Judges Return
27. The Judges Return
January 1, 1970
Each of the three remaining restaurants received a letter advising them that Judges Matt and Pat would be returning to their restaurants to conduct the final review that will determine which teams will be nominated and who will skip through the final weeks to the grand final.
Singing the Swan Song
26. Singing the Swan Song
January 1, 1970
After the toughest week of campaigning of the series, announcements are met with cheers reminiscent of a European football grand final and sombre silence elsewhere.
Friendly Rivalry Turns Nasty
25. Friendly Rivalry Turns Nasty
January 1, 1970
The friendly rivalry between the couples has taken a bitter turn, with Brisbane bearing the brunt of the animosity from the other states after the girls' tour of each restaurant.
It's Sydney vs. Brisbane: can pink win over picky?
24. It's Sydney vs. Brisbane: can pink win over picky?
January 1, 1970
Bella, Justine, Francesca and Georgia continued their peer reviews this week, getting a real taste for the opposition and casting their final votes.
Impressing the Enemy
23. Impressing the Enemy
January 1, 1970
The remaining four female contestants have been on tour to each restaurant and are scoring each restaurant except their own. With nomination at stake, the ladies are playing a dicey game of truth and strategy.
A Surprise Farewell
22. A Surprise Farewell
January 1, 1970
The tension of the past week has taken a large toll on all the nominated teams, in the most emotional announcement yet.
Ghosts and Goosemen on the Campaign Trail
21. Ghosts and Goosemen on the Campaign Trail
January 1, 1970
All five teams are in survival mode this week; even Sydney and Adelaide got in on the action.
Guess Who's Back
20. Guess Who's Back
January 1, 1970
Emotions started to steam as the news hit that the Secret Reviewer had nominated three teams for possible elimination.
Secret Reviews Shake the Teams
19. Secret Reviews Shake the Teams
January 1, 1970
The Secret Reviewer continued his tasting espionage this week, visiting Sydney and Perth, but with kinder comments than the fishy ones from the last episode.
Secret Reviewer Almost Busted
18. Secret Reviewer Almost Busted
January 1, 1970
Our teams are going to risk nomination next week if they let just one ordinary meal get under the nose of this critic who will be looking at food, service and ambience to make his final decision.
Betrayals Rock the Perth Crew
17. Betrayals Rock the Perth Crew
January 1, 1970
The ongoing spats between the boys in the kitchen and front-of-house staff, Paul and Telea, reach crisis point
Marching Orders
16. Marching Orders
January 1, 1970
In Perth, the aftershocks from the ongoing spat between the kitchen and front-of-house staff were still reverberating throughout The Mint Leaf. The tension heightened in each restaurant as the plasma screens were wheeled in mid-service for Dicko's elimination announcement.
The Cooks, The Thieves, The Staff and the In-laws
15. The Cooks, The Thieves, The Staff and the In-laws
January 1, 1970
Perth and Melbourne teeter on a knife-edge as the shadow of the first elimination looms closer.
Strategy and Stress as Elimination Looms
14. Strategy and Stress as Elimination Looms
January 1, 1970
The knife is high and ready to fall on either Rob and Dan in Melbourne or Sandy and Andre in Perth. They're after your vote to avoid getting the chop, and are campaigning hard to save their restaurants.
Melbourne and Perth Hit The Campaign Trail
13. Melbourne and Perth Hit The Campaign Trail
January 1, 1970
Melbourne and Perth have been nominated and now they're dealing with why it happened and how to save themselves. The first battle of the series is on, and the gloves are off.
It's Melbourne vs. Perth
12. It's Melbourne vs. Perth
January 1, 1970
The restaurants had the weight of the world on their shoulders over the last two weeks. Judges were reviewing, nominations were threatening and customers were queuing. But this week the weight got even heavier for Melbourne and Perth who are the first to face the public vote.
Melbourne's Dirty Secrets Revealed
11. Melbourne's Dirty Secrets Revealed
January 1, 1970
From what the judges had seen so far, the MRR restaurants were doing reasonably well. Sure, they'd seen weak points, and perhaps some mistakes; but nothing prepared them for what they found in Melbourne.
Surprise Dinner Guests
10. Surprise Dinner Guests
January 1, 1970
Surprise restaurant visits were the order of the week, with Dicko, the judges (Matt, Patrick and Caterina), and Nathan and Georgia making their rounds of the restaurants.
Reality Bites
9. Reality Bites
January 1, 1970
They might have survived the first day, but turmoil reigned in the restaurants this week. Perhaps the contestants should be judged on their refereeing skills as the kitchens turn into war zones.
Let's Get Ready to Rumble
8. Let's Get Ready to Rumble
January 1, 1970
Ding ding! Round one - the restaurants are open and the fight is on. This week the battle hotted-up as the first paying customers arrived.
And They're Off and Racing!
7. And They're Off and Racing!
January 1, 1970
After weeks of painstaking preparation, each restaurant launched with a glamorous bang this week.
First Steps to a Restaurant Dream
6. First Steps to a Restaurant Dream
January 1, 1970
The contestants took their new restaurants for a test drive this week, with each team hosting a dinner for their supporters.
Good Help is Hard to Find
5. Good Help is Hard to Find
January 1, 1970
With less than a week until the restaurants officially open their doors and the threat of the new couple weighing heavily, the contestants have had a lot on their minds this week.
VIP Guests with Big wallets Booked in
4. VIP Guests with Big wallets Booked in
January 1, 1970
The contestants welcomed their first diners into the restaurants this week as the Bank went touring to assess each contestant on site.
Setting Up Is Hard to Do
3. Setting Up Is Hard to Do
January 1, 1970
With the restaurants opening their doors for their first customers in only two weeks, the contestants are really beginning to feel the heat. Chefs have been hired, menus have been written and restaurants have been named.
Judge Matt Puts The Contestants Through Their Paces
2. Judge Matt Puts The Contestants Through Their Paces
January 1, 1970
Half the contestants experienced a first-hand taste of restaurant life at Judge Matt Moran's restaurant boot camp this week.
From Day Job to Dream Job
1. From Day Job to Dream Job
January 1, 1970
Our contestants have given up jobs from accounting to marketing to take a tilt at their dream, but some have bitten off more than they can chew.
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Where to Watch My Restaurant Rules Australia
My Restaurant Rules Australia is available for streaming on the Freehand Productions website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch My Restaurant Rules Australia on demand at Prime Video, Amazon and Pluto TV.
  • Premiere Date
    February 15, 2004