Wahlburgers Season 2 Episode 2 The Great Wahlberg of China
- TVPG
- August 20, 2014
- 21 min
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6.9 (14)
In the second episode of Wahlburgers season 2, titled "The Great Wahlberg of China," the Wahlberg brothers find themselves embarking on a new business venture - bringing the Wahlburgers brand to China. Going global isn't a foreign concept for the brothers, but with Mark's busy schedule, the weight falls on Donnie to make this expansion happen.
Donnie travels to China with the hopes of making a deal with a Chinese billionaire, Mr. Yang, who is interested in bringing the Wahlburgers brand to his country. Donnie and Mr. Yang hit it off almost immediately, bonding over their shared love of basketball. This connection is especially important because Mr. Yang is a notoriously tough businessman, and Donnie needs to gain his trust if this expansion is going to work.
Despite the language barrier and cultural differences, Donnie is determined to make this deal happen. He even takes on the responsibility of trying to teach Mr. Yang how to make a burger, hoping that personal touch will seal the deal. But as the negotiations heat up, tensions rise, and Donnie starts to feel the pressure.
Back home in Boston, Paul and Alma are left to run the family's original burger joint without their star brother. While Paul works hard in the kitchen, Alma takes on a new role as the front-of-house manager, hoping to elevate the customer experience. But with the restaurant's popularity continuing to grow, they start to realize that they might need some extra help if they want to keep up with demand.
This is where Jim Wahlberg steps in. Jim is the eldest Wahlberg brother and the one behind the family's reality show. He's always had a hand in the family business and now he's coming to help out at the original location. His arrival is a welcome surprise for Paul and Alma, who are grateful for his help.
With Jim's expertise, the restaurant is able to introduce a new menu item - a special burger created by none other than celebrity chef, Emeril Lagasse. But with a new menu item and a packed restaurant, tensions run high in the kitchen. Paul and Alma are under pressure to make sure everything runs smoothly, and they start to worry that they might be in over their heads.
Meanwhile, back in China, Donnie has one last meeting with Mr. Yang. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on. For the Wahlburgers brand to go global, this deal needs to happen. Will Donnie be able to seal the deal and bring Wahlburgers to China, or will this be another expansion plan that falls through?
"The Great Wahlberg of China" is an exciting episode that showcases the Wahlberg brothers' determination to take their business to the next level. With Donnie navigating the ins and outs of international business and Paul and Alma working hard to keep their original location running smoothly, this episode is a testament to the value of hard work and determination.