Ep 7. After the Deal

Billion Dollar Buyer is a business reality TV show hosted by self-made billionaire Tilman Fertitta. In every episode, Fertitta works with two different businesses and negotiates a deal with each. The businesses that are featured range from food to fashion to home goods. The businesses are also located across the United States, so there's always a mix of companies. In the show's third season, the stakes are higher than ever before as Fertitta is willing to invest $5 million in the right businesses.

Episode 7, titled "After the Deal," showcases Fertitta's follow-up with the businesses he's invested in. After signing the deal with Fertitta, each business has a chance to prove themselves to him. The show opens with Fertitta heading to Tofurky, a meat-free protein brand in Oregon. Fertitta had invested $3 million in Tofurky and wants to see how they are doing. Fertitta asks about their latest sales numbers and hears how the brand successfully executed a rollout into Walmart. Tofurky's CEO discusses how they are working hard to take the brand mainstream and gain more shelf space in various retail chains. Although Tofurky is not yet profitable, Fertitta recognizes their potential.

Next up, Fertitta heads to New Orleans to meet with Zapp's Potato Chips. Zapp's had previously declined Fertitta's offer and negotiations fell apart. However, Fertitta's persistence and belief in the product led Zapp's to reconsider. After some last-minute negotiations, Fertitta invested $750,000 in the company. In this episode, Fertitta checks in with Zapp's to see how things are going since they partnered with him. Fertitta meets with the owners and learns about their new flavor of chips that sold out in hours and has seen increased demand. Fertitta is impressed and believes that Zapp's Potato Chips will soon be a billion-dollar brand.

Finally, Fertitta heads to Houston to visit with Project 615, a social enterprise clothing company. Project 615 helps to employ the formerly homeless and donates money to various charities. Fertitta invested $500,000 in the company and is pleased with how they are doing. He meets with the co-founders and learns about some of their recent successes, including landing a partnership with Urban Outfitters. The founders also discuss how they are streamlining their internal processes to increase efficiency. Fertitta is pleased with the progress Project 615 has made since he invested and believes that they can become a major player in the clothing industry.

In this episode, viewers get to see the follow-up process with businesses after they receive investments from Fertitta. Each company is unique and has its challenges, but Fertitta is committed to helping them succeed. The behind-the-scenes look at the businesses gives viewers insight into how successful companies operate and what goes into their decision-making processes. This episode is a must-watch for both entrepreneurs and those interested in the business world.