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Flip That Restaurant

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Cam Clarke, Where to watch: TLC)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Business-focused spin-off has some tense moments.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 10–13

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    While the series shows the hard work that goes into the restaurant-flipping process, much of the discussion is focused on profit. Restaurant flippers are male and female; many of the construction teams at the sites are Latino.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    There's some yelling, screaming, and arguing when things go wrong.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Audible language includes "damn" stronger words -- like "bulls--t" and "f--k" -- are bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Visible product brands include Silk soy milk, Barolo wine, Mr. Expresso, and Peerless Coffee & Tea. Other specific products are also discussed, like Spudwear eating utensils. Some restaurant owners sell/promote their own cookbooks.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Wines are tasted for menus; cocktails are mixed and tested. Opening nights feature patrons sipping alcoholic beverages.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Flip That Restaurant

Parents need to know that this reality spin-off -- which offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into flipping a restaurant -- isn't quite as mild as parent series Flip That House. The show focuses more on the high pressure associated with opening a restaurant than on the actual construction. Frustrated flippers are sometimes shown yelling and screaming at laborers, designers, and others working to complete the renovation on time. Some of these moments lead to cursing (words like "bulls--t" and "f--k" are bleeped out). The show is somewhat entertaining, but kids probably won't find it particularly exciting unless they're interested in construction or cooking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it's like to own a restaurant. Do you think it's as challenging as it seems on shows like this one? What do you have to consider besides what food to serve? What skills do you need to succeed in this business? Families can also discuss food and food-related shows. Do you think shows like this encourage or discourage people from going into the food industry? What's the appeal of watching people deal with the kind of challenges faced in this series?
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