Consumed: The Real Restaurant Business — Season 1

Three restaurants fight for success on the mean streets of New York. Trend-setting chain The Meatball Shop looks to expand its empire, while Harlem hotspot Melba's searches for new ways to grow. Meanwhile, family-run Ann & Tony's struggles to attract customers in a changing Little Italy.

The co-owners of The Meatball Shop and Ann & Tony’s face internal rifts, while Melba prepares to make the biggest bet of her career.

Ralph and Anthony receive a million- dollar proposal, Melba is hit with a violation, and Michael and Daniel come to a crossroads.

Melba tries to meet a deadline; Daniel faces some harsh financial realities; Ralph and Anthony tinker with a new source of revenue.

Daniel races to fix his flagship location in time for the fifth anniversary party, while Michael begins a new chapter. Rohini prepares to re-launch her struggling New York location.

Michael makes two enormously risky decisions; Rohini pushes her staff to refresh Vermilion's menu; Daniel must find a way to cap his soaring labor costs.

Rohini finally re-launches Vermilion and faces her critics; Daniel deals with a potentially devastating crisis; Ralph and Anthony decide to honor their parents with a big event.

Ralph and Anthony pay tribute to their family and prepare to pass the torch; Michael puts his risky concept to the test; Daniel makes a decision that will change his and Michael's lives forever.