Season 5

01 Venice Beach Brawl Episode 117th August 2014 Eight teams arrive in Santa Barbara, Cal., to compete for their very own food truck in the Season 5 premiere. Their first challenge is to define their brand and create a signature dish. 02 Hot Doggin' It in Tucson Episode 224th August 2014 The teams are told to come up with creative marketing campaigns when they arrive in Tucson, where they also face the challenge of putting their own twists on a hot dog loved by locals and performing a catchy jingle at a folk festival. 03 Dinner Dates, Austin Style Episode 331st August 2014 The trucks pair up when in Austin for a Match.com event; and on the next day, switch trucks and sell their partners' food. Later, Tyler reveals that the elimination comes down to a $6 deficit. 04 High Steaks in OKC Episode 47th September 2014 Time-management skills are tested when the teams arrive in Oklahoma City, where they are forced to embrace local favorites. Included: Steak dishes are mandatory on Day 1; and prime meat is grounded by hand to make fried-onion burgers on Day 2. 05 St. Louis Upsell Episode 514th September 2014 The final four teams arrive in St. Louis and are greeted with a challenge involving a premium food product. The next day, they are given the chance to double their week's till. 06 Shrimpin' Ain't Easy Episode 621st September 2014 Three teams remain when the competition arrives in Mobile, Ala., where host Tyler Florence challenges them to cook locally. Also: He wants everyone to add a brunch dish to their menus. 07 Finale at Mile 0 — Winning Keys in Key West Episode 728th September 2014 The Season 5 finale brings the remaining two teams to Florida, where they have to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the race as they vie to make the most money and win the top prize.