Willie Degel Net Worth
Famous restaurateur and reality TV star Willie Degel is increasing his success each year since his show Restaurant Stakeout was introduced. As of 2015, Degel’s estimated net worth is reaching the line of $11 million. His life story is very interesting reading. As a young man, Degel made one fatal mistake.
When he was young, Degel was involved in credit card fraud and sentenced to 5 years in prison. But he was released after six months and is behaving ever since. These troubles with law could easily damage his career chances but he made up for it with his perseverance and talent.
His first restaurant was named Hollywood and Main. Willie opened it in 1990. Couple ears after that, he come up with an idea for Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse. It became very successful and currently is open in three locations. In 2005, Degel was already named among Crain’s “40 under 40” entrepreneurs in NYC.
In 2012, The Food Network released his new TV show Restaurant Stakeout. In this show, Willie goes with hidden camera behind the scenes of various restaurants and examines what service problems they have. Show is very popular and currently runs in it’s fourth season in a row, sizeably adding to Degel’s net worth and fame.
