Ep 34. Scoreboard to Death

In the 34th episode of the third season of Bar Rescue, titled "Scoreboard to Death," Jon Taffer travels to Portland, Oregon to help out a sports bar named Scoreboard. Scoreboard is owned by two friends, Tom and Sean, who are struggling to make their business successful. They've invested almost $400,000 into the bar, but their lack of experience is starting to show. They are losing over $10,000 a month, and their employees are unhappy.

As Jon arrives, he meets the owners and takes a quick survey of the bar. He quickly realizes that the staff is not knowledgeable about the products they offer and lack proper training. Customers have complaints about the food and drinks, and the owners haven't made any changes to accommodate them. Additionally, Jon discovers that Tom and Sean have significant personal issues that are affecting their business partnership.

After his initial assessment, Jon proceeds to introduce his team to help with the issues at Scoreboard. They take a closer look at the menu, the products, and the financials. Jon pulls Tom and Sean aside to address their personal issues and advises them to sort them out so that their business relationship can be effective.

The renovation phase begins with the implementation of a new menu that features high-quality food items. The staff undergoes intense training, and Jon offers them incentives to ensure they provide excellent service. The interior gets an overhaul, and Jon turns Scoreboard into a more sophisticated sports bar with a modern look.

The relaunch night arrives, and the new Scoreboard is revealed to the owners and customers. The improved dishes receive high praises, and the staff is more attentive and knowledgeable. The owners are grateful for the transformation, and the customers look forward to returning.

As the episode comes to a close, Jon reveals to the owners that the bar has improved and is capable of making a profit. He advises them to keep a close eye on their financials and continue improving their business relationship. The episode ends with the owners' enthusiasm about what the future holds for their business.

Overall, the "Scoreboard to Death" episode of Bar Rescue portrays a typical story of a failing bar that needs a drastic transformation. Jon Taffer's team completes the overhaul and improves the food and service quality at Scoreboard. The episode shows how personal issues between business partners can hinder the success of a bar. Ultimately, Scoreboard is given a new chance to succeed as the future appears brighter for the business.