The survival data
Does a TV rescue
actually work?
Business outcomes across the rescue shows we track.
667Open
412Closed
130Renamed
13Relocated
16Sold
157Unverified
1,395tracked businessesDataset snapshotLatest recorded check: 2026-10-04
Survival by category
Business survival rates vary by industry.
| Category | Verified businesses | Still operating |
|---|---|---|
 Hotels | 261 | 91% |
 Companies | 91 | 86% |
 Salons | 47 | 81% |
 Estates | 24 | 79% |
 Bars | 245 | 63% |
 Bakeries | 9 | 56% |
 Restaurants | 561 | 49% |
Still operating = open + renamed + relocated. Unverified listings excluded; sold does not automatically mean open.
Closures by year
Year-by-year closure dataChart populated from confirmed closure dates. Open to explore.
Compare shows side by side
Explore success rates across shows.
See how different programs compare, by industry and outcome.