Shocking Post-Rescue Staff Departures 😜 Bar Rescue

Bar Rescue has featured its fair share of employees being fired or quitting during the rescue, but when they depart after the fact? After they got through the hardest part? That’s unexpected. Here are staff who appeared on Bar Rescue: Back To The Bar to explain what happened after Jon & co. left.
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Jon Taffer embarks on a cross-country tour of the worst drinking establishments in America. Bad drinks, wild staffs, and wasted owners conspire against him and his experts as they give failing businesses one last shot at success.
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[@grahamkristensen9301]

My biggest takeaways from this video: 1. Don't start a business with family 2. Don't do steroids

[@SoldierMan755]

Don't ever do steroids to get big, it's not healthy... Use Cialis and protein shakes!! They're way better! *Kill me*

[@kcototheyoyoyo]

Very true with the steroids😂😂

[@smdiddy]

✅✅

[@taolan8708]

dont drink on job

[@SiriusMined]

Wise

[@reapersgirl6407]

Opening a bar less than a mile away from someone you called a friend that you once owned a bar with is a major stab in the back. He did that to get a reaction just like when he tries to copy his specials.

[@ckendall67]

Yeah, it definitely seemed like Shawn deliberately opened up across the way to steal Justin's customers & business.

[@smdiddy]

34 cent wings 😂 💀

[@SiriusMined]

exactly. If he was a few miles away, no harm no foul. But down the road? that's a dick move.

[@noahtalley4351]

He’s out of business too now!

[@brianfuller757]

Yeah, that was a d**k move.

[@thgduels4519]

Telling Jon Taffer he doesn't know a thing about how to run a bar is like telling Gordon Ramsay that he doesn't know a thing about cooking, but unlike Gordon, Jon was born into his business. Gordon worked his ass off to get where he is today and so did Jon, mad respect to both of them

[@Dankumemes]

Jon might have been born into the business, but he got everything he has now through hard work and effort

[@eman22017]

@@Dankumemes I think that’s what he was saying lol

[@alyssariekofski1994]

So what I am hearing is that Jon and Gordon need to do a show together 😁

[@alexxie8243]

@@alyssariekofski1994 imagine 🤣👏👍

[@angel0fdeath820]

@@alyssariekofski1994 there wouldn't be a single sentence without censoring 🤣

[@norainnoflowers1551]

“I don’t hate this guy, I just despise him” 🤣

[@ryanmoore3876]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@CJ-fu8cm]

Well, there IS a big difference

[@antoinettemosley312]

Between Jon and Gordon they give the world such a satisfying release of people getting what they deserve. So spiritually satisfying

[@prettyboy_floyd]

I agree😅

[@Pennsyltucky84]

That's called Schadenfruede. It means 'joy from someone else's misery', and it's not healthy.

[@rachelyea5915]

This needs more likes.

[@rachelyea5915]

@@Pennsyltucky84 it is not lol. Killing someone is unhealthy....enjoying karma at work is human.

[@Pennsyltucky84]

@@rachelyea5915 uh huh... sure..

[@710Chri]

He opened a bar not a mile away HE OPENED A BAR ACROSS THE WAY?!

[@JudeMarchisio]

LMAO! I laughed way too hard at this.

[@tyannselph144]

That fucking KILLED me 😂😂

[@amberdelivered6054]

@@JudeMarchisio me TOO

[@JaxLittles]

Hahaha read this comment and didn't understand... then it came on. LMAO!!!!

[@amberdelivered6054]

@@JaxLittles thats how it was for me 😆😂😂😂 My face hurts every time and I keep watching it OVER

[@Marshmallow_Trees]

The owners of that fire dept themed bar physically fighting over absolutely nothing was so bizarre. They’re grown men. BEYOND grown men, they look middle-aged. How they can function successfully is beyond me.

[@thedeadp00l80]

Alcohol is a hell of a drug

[@brodiecooper4986]

It’s the style of love they grew up with, and by all accounts it shouldn’t work. Somehow for them it does.

[@BaronVonPurp]

New Yorker here; can confirm. New Yorkers always love to do stupid shit like that in their 40s. Especially if family's involved.

[@alecoram7874]

It's called roid rage. Pretty common in meat heads.

[@BenKellyMusic92]

All y'all motherf*****s on STEROIDS" - Nate Diaz, 209

[@liamtaylor1501]

You know for the firehouse they should have a fire alarm for every time they argue jaha

[@chrissawyer1484]

That's a pretty good idea.

[@thesausage351]

There should have been a fire alarm put in, and when it rings it’s discount drinks until it rings again, or to signify they’re serving a special cocktail or something.

[@charlottebarham7722]

I've heard that at Planet Fitness locations (I've never seen one in Australia, so I've only heard about it and not seen it) there's an alarm that builds up as the place gets louder and eventually goes off when it gets too loud. So there's two ways those go; they go off at the slightest noise or it turns it into a game of making it go off. It wouldn't be a good idea for a bar obviously, it's a drinking establishment so of course it's gonna get loud, but the idea of having one of those alarms in their bar is extremely amusing to me.

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

I completely understand wanting to cater to their primary crowd by serving mainly beers. It's OK to not make super fancy cocktails if your main clientele doesn't order them. Know how to make the basics well for those who want them when they do come in and order, though. A short variety of non-beer, alcoholic cocktails done right is a blessing when beer isn't a favorite. It is very disappointing getting a nasty, basic drink that costs $5+...but if you can serve a cold beer with perfect head AND a killer bloody mary, I will come back and spread the word!

[@KoriEmerson]

What killed me was HOW could you let your daughters use their bodies to sell drinks?

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

@@KoriEmerson That was stripper territory 🤮

[@dootdoot1867]

Normal spirits and beer are easy to serve and make a beer and spirit brand menu. Then you have a cocktail menu for the newbies and women dates, groups.. etc. Cocktails take training and having the stock of mix. That is why, they can't even be honest.

[@thesausage351]

I totally agree. My wife works in a bar and all she serves is beers, or spirit and coke, or OJ. She hasn’t made a cocktail, but she said if she was asked, she would search it on the net and then make one. As their clientele expands, I think she will start to be asked for more cocktails and I’ve said she should start to get familiar with some popular ones so at least she knows 5 or so for the Sydney clientele when they come in for hens nights etc.

[@dedsec9734]

I agree with the non-alcoholic drinks since I can't drink due to my epilepsy but my gf likes to drink on dates

[@Mintman83]

The end zone’s problem was roid rage

[@amberdelivered6054]

😂😂😂

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@ahmedsn9297]

I was looking for this comment! Its those trenboloni sandwiches 😂

[@olandoblen5791]

Peaked in highschool energy

[@Doombot8336684]

AJ hits the expert with the “hey what are you doing here, I wasn’t expecting you” even though she’s mic’d up and there’s a camera in her face. 9:20

[@NerdAlert4224]

I think they didn’t know who exactly was coming in

[@johncampbell1191]

She ditched the drinks that women liked more because the ingredients are more expensive. Has nothing to do with whether they worked or not.

[@Kobain0]

The daughter with the red hair who wants to be in the Bahamas with her friends likes the rewards of the lifestyle but doesn’t wanna put in the work

[@foolslayer9416]

From my experience, when the mom said "strong personality". I imagined one thing, "bold/strong personality" is code for "bitch".

[@argelbargel7680]

"You're not hot shit" might be Taffer's best line ever.

[@egoleeech]

She names her kids Diva and Anastasia. That kinda tells me all I need to know about her.

[@alfie69420]

@@bigbeargaming7608 glad someone said it lol

[@danishhald]

Yeah diva isn’t exactly an endearing name to be called in general, let alone it be your legal name.

[@m.hughmungus121]

No, she named her daughter "xatia" And I thought Elon Musk's kid had it rough 😭

[@HaosOnline]

@@m.hughmungus121 no Anastasia is named xastia her other daughter is Diva

[@Alaskan.Crippler.Nation]

This reminds me of an episode of dr.phil not gonna lie

[@mewho5251]

The end zone is still open and the corridor is closed

[@norainnoflowers1551]

all three of the girls should wear literal tomato costumes to work and then discuss a uniform change everyone is happy with 😂

[@jimrockqc]

"If you close me down, i go out on my own terms, i make the decision" yet they both make steaks night,cheap wings and Bingo night... own terms indeed

[@awesomeFrost]

"Thats just our family dynamic" in other words "Disfunction is our dynamic."

[@Sarah-ez9vh]

Holy hell Jon's "breasturant" comment always cracks me up XD

[@LilxSpiider]

Loving this new part where he kinda gives them tips/help for there family. Jon does have a soft side :)

[@yumikuns3424]

I’m kinda sad I miss Jon slamming his car door

[@amberdelivered6054]

Ikr. !

[@amayaesquivel1080]

same

[@ripwalace]

I miss how he got out the car😂

[@halfassranch8363]

The hinges are happy tho

[@ellisz5972]

Admittedly, opening another bar across the street is a dick move.

[@norainnoflowers1551]

It makes me so sad when the bars get rescued but the relationships between family members don’t. John not being up there celebrating the success of the business with his brothers is sad. Especially the relationship Xatia has with her mother. They’re bitter and entitled and too busy overtopping eachother’s voices to listen properly to the other person. THAT makes me sad. I hope they can all grow together and coexist someday :)

[@Corekidbeenybunny]

Was AJ 5 years old when she had her kids? They all look the same age

[@pk5727]

Plastic surgery perhaps

[@Cerus98]

You need glasses. No amount of makeup, massive fake eyelashes and Juniors clothing can hide the fact that AJ is a 50+ year old woman trying to live a teenage life.

[@HaLLiEB85]

The hair is just. ..

[@VENUSDSOUZA]

​@@Cerus98i am guessing he meant all of them looked 50

[@Rottenkirsche13]

Most friendliest New York interaction between jimmy and Brian

[@norainnoflowers1551]

ngl 35c wings is an awesome deal😋 8pc for less than $3? Hell yeah!

[@halfassranch8363]

35 cent wings is badass, I could pound 5 bucks worth.

[@matthewthacker3683]

@@halfassranch8363 lol you could take a date and still spend less then 20 bucks

[@kiko784]

But 34 cents are better 😂

[@maggiee639]

Yea you’re probably losing money selling wings at 35c

[@jayharv285]

@@maggiee639 not really. If your business is doing well with every other menu item 35¢ wings isn't going to hurt you at all

[@leondraw1766]

No way would I patronize the fire house bar. Jimmy is a freaking ticking time bomb. One day he'll bow up on the wrong person (hopefully lol). Or some customer will get hurt and they'll get sued into oblivion.

[@shawncalhoun1363]

Def Need a Jon and Gordon collab, that would be beyond amazing!!

[@julcaos]

I suggest Jon Taffer become the Anti-Dr Phil. He's really not a bad talk show host. He has a presence.

[@JaxLittles]

I legit was waiting for the last two guys to push the table out of the way and start making out.

[@MrReaperChaz]

Ooo I felt that last burn john said about how "businesses are like marriages" xD

[@doctorartphd6463]

Ego is often a problem.

[@AwkwardBlackGal613]

34 cent wings. This dude is petty af doesn't matter if he sold them on a different night than his ex associate/friend.

[@2112CO]

The bodybuilder guys all you can say is roid rage.

[@summermccue3802]

It's not Shawn's fault thou, it's technically Justin's fault he did it to himself

[@Lincolntowncoupe]

Two muscleheads, one of which who drives a Hummer, going into business together. What could possibly go wrong?

[@82dorrin]

Two 250 pound New York firefighters with access to lots of liquor, no less.

[@bhvanoffelen]

Jon is like a combination of Gordon and Dr. Phil

[@kljl2]

Don't compare him to doctor Phil.... Do you have any idea of the horrific things doctor Phil does... Like sending kids to a concentration camp that has sexual abuse that was fully known about....

[@SouthernR0cker4Life]

Jon would make a good Movie Mob Boss.

[@osagiee.guobadia-secondytc4624]

This Bar Rescue Back to the bar edition is kind of like a daytime talk show to me with more bickering that is almost similar to Maury. : )

[@FupaDoncic]

Jon staffer, restauranter, marketing expert, and family therapist.

[@DreamedTN]

Jon always hit the feels 😂

[@maggie_o5233]

Those brothers are wild lol

[@Bureyeanne]

A better show about family issues than Dr. Phil.

[@OnDavidsBrain]

To quote Frank Fontaine "Never mix business with friendship."

[@gcvcodis6982]

18:13 I fucking love this show.

[@christianoliver3572]

So help me out here: What exactly happens when you name your daughter DIVA?? Honestly Diva isn't the diva but oh man I'll tell ya what - I'm glad my mom was a school teacher!!

[@bellerain381]

I could possibly see it as a nickname BUT as a legal birth name?? That’s setting her daughter up to either be a bartender or a stripper 😢😢

[@MrSoldiersideBR]

@@bellerain381 Mom hit the jackbot, she looked like to be both, LOL

[@gcvcodis6982]

Kichen nightmares in England: “Right so I’m the owner, I love cooking food and I’ve been doing it for years. Unfortunately I need help. American Bar rescue: 16:22

[@cniknik9863]

Kitchen Nightmares in America: I don't know what I'm doing in the kitchen but like being a chef, also have never worked in or ran a restaurant before. I need help, but will fight Gordon Ramsey all the way because he's challenging my delusion.

[@brialee3070]

Hahahahahahahahaha hahahahahaa

[@jotarokujo3603]

I miss UK kitchen nightmares, that was easily the best part of the show because it was about genuine people struggling to make something work. All of these shows since then seem to just find the most delusional idiots and showcase the drama. Most of them will eventually go under anyway.

[@garrettgarner438]

18:13 when you’re at QuikTrip and the hot dogs aren’t done cooking.

[@ReesieandLee]

So the first guys, the screaming Irish brothers, were drinking at the bar during business hours and Jon said nothing about it. Odd.

[@The_JEB]

They are irish, alcohol is basically water

[@SoldierMan755]

@@The_JEB fun and disappointing fact, I'm 33% Irish and I can't handle liquor at all.

[@xiaop12]

Another point, there's not really a way to specifically check, but there's a pretty good chance both drinks are non-alcoholic, like an O'Doul's or something. 3:30

[@Lady.B0420]

The excuses between family members for why they are behaving badly is disappointing.

[@desperategaming5784]

Why? What did you expect from them? Self awareness & the ability to communicate that takes years of therapy and normally only happens between couples. There's always 3 sides to a problem. His side, her side, & the truth. Discord between family members is always deep and complicated and it's refreshing to see at least a small amount of that here. Families who present rainbows and unicorns are not real.

[@Olivia-jf8ef]

Bless this channel

[@annwilliams6438]

If you are aggravated having a few shots is the LAST thing you need to do!

[@invaderjaymz]

No. It's good.

[@elliotmay7571]

if it defuses the bomb that is about to explode, then...

[@jotarokujo3603]

Alcohol doesn't calm people down and defuse situations. It makes emotional issues worse. Those idiots need to stop drinking if they want to stop fighting.

[@420bluntly_]

@@invaderjaymzno it’s not good alcohol makes people who are angry way more Aggressive

[@dizzylilthing]

Bars are a lot like marriages. Men are protective and passionate about them until a pretty piece distracts them.

[@michaelmartinek7408]

Fun fact, for safety reasons Jon's SUV doesn't have any doors, they use CGI to add them in after they shoot the scene.

[@michaeldorsey4580]

Seriously?

[@michaelmartinek7408]

@@michaeldorsey4580 Yes, after the first time Jon charged through the suv door, it flew off its hinges and cut a small family in half. So they had to remove them for safety reasons.

[@michaeldorsey4580]

@@michaelmartinek7408 oh okay it's sarcasm, I thought that was a true story since you had so many likes, nevermind

[@michaelmartinek7408]

@@michaeldorsey4580 Haha, yeah, I had an urge about 11 months ago to post a bunch of fake facts about Jon on bar rescue videos.I think this is the only one that got attention, though.

[@michaelmartinek7408]

@michaeldorsey4580 you have to admit it's pretty funny how Jon always works himself up before he bursts out of the suv, though.

[@vemone2200]

"Did you see that he just threw up in his own mouth." Just looked like a little cough to me. xD

[@marinbeshi5825]

Wow. You surprised me. I didn’t see that there was three cameraman filming me before you surprised us with a visit!! How moronic.

[@nnelson54]

I've worked with the show before when they filmed out here and they tell the bars that they're filming some shots for an update on how the business is going. If the owners actually watch the show they probably realize what is going to happen but the show doesn't actually tell them anyone is coming.

[@marinbeshi5825]

@@nnelson54 Aha. Thank you. Why is the editing so sloppy?? Always trying to fit the same narrative….always. But the editing!!!

[@emily_thegamer1472]

Watching this under a tornado watch

[@leslieloren5573]

For real, Jon Taffer made be there harsh type to get a lesson drilled into someone but it’s needed. It’s a good wake up call to people. Wouldn’t dare be the one to step up n yell at him back. These people do crap work then attempt to defend their crap ways with a mans who’s “been there, done that” a hundred times…they better have a really good excuse otherwise it won’t work.

[@crazyknarf]

IMO Jon does it to get rating. he is a total loser IMO. If you have to talk down to people because your so high and mighty bar GOD. I do not want that. I do not want that for my employees. I treat everyone they way I want to be treated. WITH RESPECT and KINDNESS. Not yelling at everyone's face and making a scapegoat out of a family member. No wonder Jon and the company is being sued over 25 times and the lawsuits are still growing to this day.

[@IppoX90]

​ I see, so apparently you're a spineless and insecure wimp too if mildly tough love like bothers you that much. Respect is earned and failures that he yells at need that wake up call and they either straighten up their act and earn the respect or can't take the heat and stay as petty losers. He just says like it is which at least I respect and we need more people like Jon in this world.

[@rhondascraftobsessions5817]

I can't get my head around the fact that this tiny woman has such huge sons! I wonder if her sons were big babies.

[@DJrosevalentine]

18:14 I'm sorry but this part cracked me up 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryanmoore3876]

Listen to Taffer and you will have a much better percentage of survival.. as long as you aren't too far gone!!

[@Runzi333]

Go to therapy and stop acting like wanting to physically fight people daily is normal. Yes your anger is valid but that doesn't mean your reaction is. John is not cool tbh but it does happen and anger management is key.

[@alizarkami6187]

I don't think that that anger is valid. Those guys are juiced up

[@LindsayD228]

@@alizarkami6187 I second this. They were ridiculous.

[@BlackDiamond2718]

The second one was hilarious when he had enough. Still very sad that pride and aggressive personalities tear people apart because at the end it’s a war over who rules the remains of their destruction.

[@modelbuilder1941]

this plays out like an episode of Springer...

[@Ir0nMa1d3n]

I love watching grown ass men making up.

[@nancyjones6780]

AJ is as cold as ice. Damn

[@charlesesowersjr1436]

Do more like this this is what the profession needs more of this episode more of this

[@oceres]

Those New York Jabronis reminded me or a couple of harbor seals smacking into each other, lol.

[@Josh3sh]

John Taffer is the voice in my head that gets me off my fucking ass.

[@emberparadox458]

So did anyone notice that one of their advertised drinks is the JonFire Shot at 3:38? That's the same drink advertised at The Lister. I'll wager the bars that get "rescued" are probably obligated by contract to promote that drink after the show leaves.

[@bellapalmera]

That drink is literally on every episode

[@coreylineberry8557]

@@bellapalmera Surprisingly it isn't on the menu at MoonRunners. You can check the menu online.

[@DreamBelief]

Fighting, aggression, lack of self control etc does not make you an alpha male/female at all!

[@jamilburn5957]

I would never go to the first bar His brother put money into the business He’s making 3x what he used to and now he’s happy to cut his brother out of his business and to quote fck his money he ain’t getting it back Is that the firefighter way? What a disgrace

[@Xantanash]

JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!

[@jamespayne80]

Wowwww its the fighting brothers and crying Mother for me!!!! The rescuing their family after the bar I mean I get it but family should be first.

[@ChRiStY4t5]

The letter in the menu is genius

[@baphydevil3830]

the great part is corridor went down the shitter

[@melissaq8854]

the bar owner of brick and barely needs to realize she is missing out on a huge portion of sales by only appealing to men

[@joshc3898]

These 2 dudes very much are in love with each other but can't accept it

[@peterw8835]

“A couple of shots and here we go again”…”well, there’s your problem”

[@rachelitsupanditsstuck]

This was a great one especially the last

[@ezcanor8262]

I walked by the jacks bar house when I go to school it’s by LaGuardia college

[@almightyblackdollar3669]

It seems there are allot of Broken Families out hear in America

[@Krazyk408]

LMFAO this episode makes this show like a jerry springer show

[@DarkManSonian]

Them 2 thick Buffalo boys lmao lmao

[@huitzilopochtli6193]

Thank You Very Much Jon Taffer, I have learn a lot from You Sir...and I can't stop watching BAR RESCUE! 😢👍

[@Darule514]

The Dr Phil of the bar business

[@goodcommunitylife]

Jon Taffner is a mixture of bar expert, Dr. Phil, and Gordon Ramsay.

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

During the rescue Jimmy dressed like a 14 yr old. Good to see he's dressed like an adult. He's still childish though

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

As long as Jimmy's involved with the bar, they WILL fail. He's the problem

[@Pheminon1]

If there was ever a video to describe Italians, it would be 4:34 lmao Start a shouting match, behaving like children, then 30 seconds later, they're like "AYYYYY PIZZA DI PASTA! Let's get a beer!"

[@FlowerKimonoCaptain]

Baseline babes... lol you can't write your own legend.

[@MartinAston00]

18:22 🤣new sign looks terrible compared to the original! ..can’t even read it from 3 parking spots out! Plus “The End Zone” is way better than “Houston Sports Hub” 😆wtf

[@melissaq8854]

the brothers with the fire department themed bar need therapy and to not fight in front of customers

[@argelbargel7680]

I still love the cockroach eating the grasshopper.

[@confusedindividual]

When I think about it, having bar staff exclusively being young, attractive women in provocative outfits is really counterproductive to the business. You’re trying to attract a male crowd who will quickly learn that the girls working there are not going home with them. Strippers at least will give them a show and a dance but at a bar, none of that’s happening. Obviously, being male-centric will alienate the female crowd so not a lot of women will be there. So what you end up with is a bar that people visit once because they don’t know better. Women who’ve been there will know that there’s not much for them there. Guys with girlfriends know that their girlfriends don’t like going there. And single guys - the demographic you’re targeting - will know that there’s no action of any kind to be had.

[@algomaslejanoquiza3174]

WOW so Hooters should never exist

[@confusedindividual]

@@algomaslejanoquiza3174 Unsurprisingly, that franchise’s popularity is nowhere near where it used to be. They’ve made significant changes in their advertising and hiring policies in order to regain some ground in the market. Also, being a franchise gets them a novelty badge that appeals to the nostalgic crowd.

[@davidt5200]

8:40 hiring family almost never works out. It creates more problems. can it work? yes, but rarely.

[@joseeLeroy-gm7ji]

Those 2 guys obviously had a 'love' and hate relationship.

[@linzirainbow6577]

Who wants to sit in a bar where there's a possibility of brothers getting physical?

[@anythinggoes3725]

The middle brother was obviously the problem.

[@charlenesearlesrod5]

Would love to watch Taffer or Ramsey yell at a Karen 🤔

[@goodcommunitylife]

Me too!

[@General_Zod99]

the one thing that drives me crazy is the fake "surprise" oh my gawd i didnt know you were coming back even though my bar is full of guys with cameras.