Food Court Wars

Mary and Thomas have been selling their tamales off a hot plate at a gas station. Erika and Stevo have dreamed of opening their own place serving authentic New Orleans style po' boys. One will win their very own restaurant.

Tyler Florence visits Huntsville, AL, where two local teams of aspiring restaurateurs compete to win their very own food court restaurant. It's Perkins & Sons hotdogs vs. Kettle n' Spouts shrimp-and-grits in an ultimate battle.

A mother-daughter team is making empanadas and turned it into a small business at local festivals. Two taco entrepreneurs want to build a taco empire. Who will be left standing after this south of the border showdown?

Chef Tyler and waitress Sara have dreamt of trading in their fine dining restaurant knowledge into a casual dining experience. Carlie and Brianna's mission is to use serve healthy living fare. It's a neck and neck battle.

Melania and Diana were brought together by fate. Jonathan and Craig became fast friends working on the line at a restaurant chain. One team will ultimately knock it out of the park, winning their very own food court restaurant.

Siblings Aaron and Kirsten find inspiration in their adopted Aaron's Indian heritage for their hot dogs. Minneapolis' Yoni and Jamaican-born Tomme bonded over their love of jerk -- jerk chicken, jerk pork and jerk veggies.