TV's Highest Paid Chef Is The Mayor Of Flavortown & His Net Worth Is Out Of Control (2024)

The Mayor of Flavortown is the highest paid food personality on TV.

By Megan SchalteggerPublished: Aug 15, 2023 2:48 PM EDT

TV's Highest Paid Chef Is The Mayor Of Flavortown & His Net Worth Is Out Of Control (1)

Guy Fieri is everywhere. You didn't need me to tell you that. The longtime Food Network personality is a staple on TV (you've at least seen one episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives) and runs a slew of successful restaurants around the world. All the revenue from the shows and the restaurants—among other ventures, like his tequila brand—has really built up the Mayor of Flavortown's net worth.

How much has Guy Fieri made at the Food Network?

Fieri is the network's highest paid star. He reportedly signed a multi-year deal back in 2021 for a whopping $80 million for his hosting duties on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and Guy's Grocery Games. According to Forbes, the agreement was a $50 million raise from Fieri's previous contracts.

In November 2023, Fieri signed a three-year, $100 million deal with Food Network. This new contract means he will officially hit his 20-year milestone with the network while producing more Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Guy's Grocery Games, and Tournament of Champions.

How much does Guy Fieri make per episode?

According to reports, Fieri makes as much as $500,000 per episode. The Mayor of Flavortown nor network execs have confirmed the rumors.

How many restaurants does Guy Fieri own?

Technically, Fieri owns 17 restaurant brands. However, many of those have been franchised or expanded with additional locations.

"I have about 90 restaurants right now," Fieri told Variety in 2022, adding that his schedule also includes "the shows, two boys, 500 goats, a bunch of cars, a bunch of projects, a bunch of hobbies."

What are some of Guy Fieri's other successful ventures?

In addition to his TV work and a portfolio of restaurants across the globe, Fieri has launched lines of sauces, salsas, and seasonings; written numerous cookbooks; teamed up with GoldBelly to sell his most popular dishes; and even launched his own tequila, Santo Tequila, with Sammy Hagar back in 2019.

So...what is Guy Fieri's total net worth?

Though reports on the subject seem to vary, Parade claims that Guy Fieri's 2023 net worth hangs around $70 million, thanks to his massive Food Network contract, booming restaurant business, and bevy of other ventures.