Ep 16. Simply Slices

The Profit season 5 episode 16, titled "Simply Slices," follows successful entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis as he seeks to help a struggling pizza company in Seattle, Washington.

Simply Slices was started by a husband and wife team, David and Erin Hunt, who wanted to bring New York-style pizza to the West Coast. However, the company has been struggling financially and has been losing money since opening its doors.

Marcus Lemonis is brought in to help turn the company around and make it profitable once again. The episode follows his interactions with the owners and staff as he assesses the company's strengths and weaknesses and offers his expert advice on how to improve the business.

One of the main problems Lemonis identifies is the lack of consistency in the product. Simply Slices has been using frozen dough and pre-packaged ingredients, which has resulted in inconsistent quality and taste. Lemonis suggests that the company switch to making its own dough and using fresh, high-quality ingredients to improve the taste and consistency of the pizza.

Another issue that Lemonis addresses is the company's marketing strategy. Simply Slices has been relying solely on word-of-mouth advertising and has not done any social media or online marketing. Lemonis suggests that the company create a strong online presence and use social media platforms to promote the business and engage with customers.

Throughout the episode, Lemonis works closely with the owners and staff to implement these changes and improve the overall operation of the business. He also helps them to streamline their processes and create efficient systems to save time and money.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between Lemonis and the owners as they struggle to see eye-to-eye on certain issues. However, Lemonis remains determined to help them succeed and ultimately, they are able to work together to overcome the challenges and turn Simply Slices into a profitable business.

In the end, the episode showcases Lemonis' expertise in business and his ability to identify and address the key issues facing struggling companies. It also highlights the importance of hard work, determination, and collaboration in achieving success.