Did you know that more than 80 percent of the restaurants that were featured on Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares have permanently closed? The iconic show, loved by fans, showcased Gordon Ramsay’s efforts to transform struggling eateries into successful establishments.

Out of the 105 restaurants that Gordon visited across the UK, US, France, and Spain, only about 19 of them are still in operation today. It’s important to note that the show was centered around struggling restaurants, and many of the episodes were filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic, which posed additional challenges for the industry.

An interesting incident occurred when a New Orleans restaurant attempted to sue Gordon Ramsay after a video of him vomiting in their establishment went viral on Facebook. It was soon revealed that the video was from a season finale that aired in 2011, and the incident had been exaggerated for dramatic effect. Despite this controversy, it’s worth mentioning that the restaurant in question continues to thrive even after all these years.

It’s evident that appearing on Kitchen Nightmares did not guarantee long-term success for the showcased restaurants. However, it’s important to appreciate the efforts made by Gordon Ramsay in trying to revive struggling businesses and the entertainment value that the show brought to its viewers.