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Amy's Baking Company

Amy's Baking Company was a Scottsdale, Arizona-based bakery, bistro, and restaurant owned by Amy and Samy Bouzaglo.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amy's Baking Company was a bakery, bistro, and restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, owned by Amy and Samy Bouzaglo. It became widely known after appearing on the television series *Kitchen Nightmares* in 2013, followed by a highly publicized social media controversy. The business permanently closed on September 1, 2015.

History

Amy's Baking Company was established in 2007 in Scottsdale, Arizona. It operated as a bakery and restaurant under Amy and Samy Bouzaglo before closing permanently in 2015.

Kitchen Nightmares appearance

The restaurant was featured in a 2013 episode of *Kitchen Nightmares* in which Gordon Ramsay attempted to help the owners address food and service problems. The episode drew major attention to the business.

Public reaction

After the episode aired, the restaurant attracted widespread attention for combative interactions on social media. This controversy made Amy's Baking Company one of the best-known restaurants associated with the series.

Closure

The restaurant temporarily reopened after its television appearance but later closed permanently in September 2015. Reports in later coverage described the business as no longer operating at its Scottsdale location.

Key facts

  • The business operated in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving baked foods, bistro items, and pizza.
  • Amy Bouzaglo was the head chef, and Samy Bouzaglo was co-owner.
  • It was featured in a *Kitchen Nightmares* episode that first aired on May 10, 2013.
  • The restaurant became famous for a highly publicized social media backlash after the episode.
  • Amy's Baking Company permanently closed on September 1, 2015.
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Canadian context

Amy's Baking Company has no direct Canada-specific connection beyond its international notoriety as a *Kitchen Nightmares* restaurant episode known to Canadian viewers.

Frequently asked questions

What was Amy's Baking Company?
It was a bakery, bistro, and restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, owned by Amy and Samy Bouzaglo.
Why is Amy's Baking Company well known?
It became widely known after appearing on *Kitchen Nightmares* in 2013 and for the social media controversy that followed.
Where was Amy's Baking Company located?
It was located at 7366 E Shea Blvd Ste 112 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
When did Amy's Baking Company close?
It permanently closed on September 1, 2015.
Who owned Amy's Baking Company?
Amy Bouzaglo and Samy Bouzaglo were the owners.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy's_Baking_Company
    Supports: Founded date, location, owners, closure date, and *Kitchen Nightmares* episode details.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/amys-baking-company/umc.cmc.4wv7vog47ur01z0upxbh9rcsd?showId=umc.cmc.491v5u0sdktjur0ejolrwkyjq
    Supports: Episode description and the fact that the restaurant was featured on *Kitchen Nightmares*.
  3. Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/kitchen-nightmares-amys-baking-company-2013-5
    Supports: Ownership by Amy and Samy Bouzaglo and context for the publicity after the episode.
  4. NBC News — https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna51911274
    Supports: Social media controversy and public reaction after the episode aired.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2876872/
    Supports: Episode identification and closure timing reported in later descriptions.