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JF Kicks
JF Kicks in Valrico, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 4 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 83% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Working to Death" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 19 |
| Originally aired | May 8, 2022 |
| Original name | JF Kicks |
| Location | Valrico, Florida |
| Address | 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 |
| Yelp | As JF Kicks |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 8, 2022Bar Rescue episode “Working to Death” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of JF Kicks, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name JF Kicks for the relaunch.
JF Kicks reverted to its original name after briefly trading as Jimmy's Kicks, and the owners extensively changed the show's menu. The owners later described the experience as a setback, citing about $20,000 in lost revenue during filming.
What happened next
The bar had already reverted to its original name by the time the episode aired in May 2022: it traded as Jimmy's Kicks until around the end of March 2022, after which the owners confirmed on Facebook that they would stick with JF Kicks. They also made extensive changes to the menu the show had introduced. The owners were blunt about the experience afterwards, saying that 'the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze' and describing Bar Rescue as a setback; the bar lost an estimated $20,000 in revenue during the six-day filming closure. JF Kicks remains open in Valrico.
Quick answers
Is JF Kicks still open?
JF Kicks in Valrico, Florida remains open as of October 2026 — 4 years and 6 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 83% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is JF Kicks located?
JF Kicks is located at 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596.
Sources: Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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