Layla's Pizza Pub (Papa Joe's Sports Bar) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Moreno Valley, California to rescue Papa Joe's Sports Bar.  The bar was opened in 2012 by restaurateurs Joe Naim and Raja Batchon.  The bar was initially a success and Joe took a back seat as an owner to somewhat retire from the bar. Then Raja passed away and Joe had to become more involved.  The hope is that Raja's kids can take over the bar, but right now Joe is supposedly losing about $5,000 a month and is supposedly over $200,000 in debt.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Papa Joe's Sports Bar to Layla's Pizza Pub, but the bar changed their name back to Papa Joe's Sports Bar and also refers to themselves as PJ's Sports Bar. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Papa Joe's Sports Bar since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

Gateway Pub & Grill (Corner Pocket II) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Hickory, North Carolina to rescue Corner Pocket II.  The bar is owned by former college football player Carlos Walker who bought the bar in 2009.  He is an absentee owner and the bar is falling apart and needing repairs.  There are also issues with cleanliness as there is moldy cheese and bugs in the kitchen.  The bar is supposedly losing $5,000 a month and Carlos is supposedly $150,000 in debt. 

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Corner Pocket II to Gateway Pub & Grill and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Gateway Pub & Grill since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

CJ's Patio Grill - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Loveland, Colorado to rescue CJ's Patio Grill.  In 2019, the current owner Fadil Astafaj purchased the bar after being in the restaurant industry for most of his life. Fadil is overworked and at the bar 16 hours a day and has trouble delegating work to others. He is supposedly $500,000 in debt and a few months from closing.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to keep the name of CJ's Patio Grill. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for CJ's Patio Grill since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

Colorado Champions Sports Cafe (Blue Sports Grill) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Loveland, Colorado to rescue Blue Sports Grill.  Duane Farnum bought the bar in 2018 using his retirement savings with hopes his son would eventually take over. The bar is suffering from an identity crisis and is causing issues with Duane's marriage with Sarah. The bar is losing $4,000 a month and Duane and Sarah are supposedly $300,000 in debt.  Blue Sports Grill is supposedly two months from closing, so they called in Jon Taffer to help save their bar and their marriage.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Blue Sports Grill to Colorado Champions Sports Cafe and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Colorado Champions Sports Cafe since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

JB Taco from Bar Rescue Has Closed

JB Taco in Richardson, Texas which appeared on season six (3rd set) of Bar Rescue has closed.  The bar was originally called Harbor Point Club & Grill before Bar Rescue did the renovations and changed the name to JB Taco.  The bar did not keep the name or concept of JB Taco and actually changed their name to something totally different - Rocket's Sports Bar & Grill.  Here is the detailed update from when the episode aired that goes through all these details. 

The JB Taco episode aired in July 2019 and the makeover happened in March 2019.  The bar closed in early 2020, so they didn't make it too much longer after their episode aired.  There is now a bar named Good Vibes Bar & Grill that is operating in that location and they opened later in September 2020.

The Harbor Point Club & Grill/JB Taco episode is one of the more popular episodes of the show due to the drama with the owners Bert and John and how they got emotional on the show. On his Facebook page, Bert mentions that he misses owning a bar sometimes, so it appears he is no longer in the bar business. 

JB Taco/Harbor Point Club & Grill has been marked as 'Closed' on the Bar Rescue Updates page.

Valerie's Brewhouse (Colorado Cork & Keg) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Castle Rock, Colorado to rescue Colorado Cork & Keg.  Colorado Cork & Keg is owned by Ed and Valerie Komperda and they purchased the bar in 2021 despite not having restaurant experience.  They are now $30,000 in debt and the bar is losing $4,000 a month.  If things do not change, they could be closed within three months, so they have reached out to Bar Rescue for help.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Colorado Cork & Keg to Valerie's Brewhouse and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Valerie's Brewhouse since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

Rio Ultra Lounge (360 Lounge Reloaded) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Charlotte, North Carolina to rescue 360 Lounge Reloaded.  The bar is owned by Napoleon Isom who is a mechanical engineer who invested $50,000 to purchase the bar.  Napoleon has no training program and the bar is supposedly losing up to $20,000 a month and is a month from closing. 

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of 360 Lounge Reloaded to Rio Ultra Lounge and the bar has kept the name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Rio Ultra Lounge since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

Hideaway Bar & Grill - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Meridian, Idaho to rescue Hideaway Bar & Grill.  Hideaway Bar & Grill is owned by Dwayne Fulbright and has been open at its current location since 2017. The bar is having staffing issues and Dwayne has been drinking while at the bar. The Hideaway went from making $25,000 a month to losing $6,000 a month and is supposedly 6 months away from closing.  

During the Bar Rescue makeover, the name of Hideaway Bar & Grill remained the same and all signs point to Jon Taffer walking out on the bar. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Hideaway Bar & Grill since Bar Rescue visited. (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

Bar Retro (Rockabillies) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Arvada, Colorado to rescue Rockabillies Bar & Grill.  The bar is a retro 1950's bar owned by Virginia Nigg.  Her ex-husband Jim helped out financially to open the bar, but he continually drinks at the bar without paying his tabs. The bar is supposedly losing $15,000 a month and could close in six months. 

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of Rockabillies to Bar Retro, but the bar has gone back to the name Rockabillies. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for Rockabillies since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):

JJ's Sports Cafe (JJ's Sports Bar & Grill) - Bar Rescue Update

In this week's episode of Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer and crew are in Highland, California to rescue JJ's Sports Bar & Grill.  The bar is owned by Joe and Jackie Swidan who bought the bar in 2017 using their life savings. JJ's Sports Bar & Grill started out as a success, but the pandemic caused them to shut down.  When the bar reopened, they struggled to regain what they once had.  Joe is drinking too much at the bar which is impacting both the customers and employees. The bar is supposedly losing up to $30,000 a month and the owners are about $175,000 in debt.  JJ's Sports Bar & Grill is supposedly two months away from closing unless things turn around.

During the Bar Rescue makeover, Jon Taffer decided to change the name of JJ's Sports Bar & Grill to JJ's Sports Cafe, but it seems like they still use the old name. Let's take a look at some information, reviews, and updates for JJ's Sports Cafe since Bar Rescue came and made all of the changes to the bar (All reviews are post-Bar Rescue):