History Heartwarming / BarRescue

** If an owner shows absolutely no signs of reforming, Jon will pull the staff aside and do everything in his power to make sure they succeed.

*** He actually used Ami for recon in a future rescue, showing they really mended fances.

*** Operation Puerto Rico continues this, it was by far the most ambitious and toughest rescue Jon ever did, enlisting the help of rich activists like Mark Cuban and Bethanny Frankel in order to make sure they were able to build Janet and Victor the best bar they could, their reactions to their new bar say it all. Also they didn't just rebuild the bar, they also rebuilt the local community center.

* Vivian, one of the bartenders at Pat's Cocktails who has shown herself to have a great attitude and a winning personality, has a panic attack and breaks down during the stress test. Jon goes to comfort her and gives her a YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre PepTalk that will make your heart melt. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bok_eR7ubrY]]
* The Wheel House episode in general. The owner was one of the few Jon said wasn't a {{jerkass}}; the crowd that had formed outside at the instant of TheReveal was proof of that.
* When Bruno Smoje, the owner of Plush, is told that Calabria is also the home of Nick's family tree and Mia's (a CommonalityConnection of the highest order), he sincerely greets them both with, "Welcome to the family!"

* "Down And Out In Vegas" had an owner who spiraled into addiction after the death of his stepson causing his bar to fail. Taffer was noticeably easier on him acknowledging his failure is from trauma, not arrogance or cluelessness. He even gets him a counselor to help him.
* In "Ice Mice Baby" found a bartender named Ashley who was actually one of the most talented bartenders he's ever seen and offers her a spot in a future rescue, which she gladly accepts.
* In "Mother Of All Failures" it's revealed the owner personally attended the funerals of 50 customers who died. Her caring nature was a detriment to her business, but her overall backstory speaks volumes of her true character.
* Bridge Lounge is full of this. During the entire episode, Manny's family does nothing but defend him against Garry, and yell at him for taking advantage of Manny's grieving. After Manny finally fires Garry, his sister immediately tells him she forgives him for ever trusting Garry saying she knows he did because he was mourning and Garry was there. The remainder of the rescue is smooth sailing and not only did they sell off the majority of their dead stock, the place is still open.

** He also found a bartender named Ashley who was actually one of the most talented bartenders he's ever seen and offers her a spot in a future rescue, which she gladly accepts.

* Jerry cleaning up his act and stepping up to be a commendable partner in "Hostile Takeover".

** After this incident, Ami and Jon talk in private, and Ami reveals that he was in a car accident and let other employees run the bar while he was recovering. This decision nearly led to them running the bar into the ground and [[FreudianExcuse Ami's issues with others telling him how to run it]]. By having this heart to heart and opening up to Jon like this, Jon is able to help Ami work past that fear and [[TookALevelInKindness become a better manager]].

** After this incident, Ami and Jon talk in private, and Ami reveals that he was in a car accident and let other employees run the bar while he was recovering. This decision nearly led to them running the bar into the ground and [[FreudianExcuse both Ami's issues with others telling him how to run it]]. By having this heart to heart and opening up to Jon like this, Jon is able to help Ami work past that fear and [[TookALevelInKindness become a better manager]].

** After this incident, Ami and Jon talk in private, and Ami reveals that he was in a car accident and let other employees run the bar while he was recovering. This decision nearly led to them running the bar into the ground and [[FreudianExcuse Ami's fear of letting others tell him how to run it]]. By having this heart to heart and opening up to Jon like this, Jon is able to help Ami work past that fear and [[TookALevelInKindness become a better manager]].

* Even when someone pushes one of his [[BerserkButton Berserk Buttons]], he's almost always willing to forgive them if they shape up and listen to him. This includes the cook from Lona's Wardlow Station, who actually shoved John Taffer and nearly got into a fight with him over the state of the kitchen.

*** Operation Puerto Rico continues this, it was by far the most ambitious and toughest rescue Jon ever did, enlisting the help of rich activists like Mark Cuban and Bethanny Frankel in order to make sure they were able to build Janet and Victor the best bar they could, their reactions to their new bar say it all.

** Same goes for "Bar Over Troubled Water," when Big Mike's Sports Bar & Grill in Denham Springs, LA suffered through a terrible flood.

* Even when someone pushes one of his [[BerserkButton Berserk Buttons]], he's almost always willing to forgive them if they shape up and listen to him. This includes the cook from Lona's Wardlow Station, who actually shoved John Taffer and nearly got into a fight with him over the state of the kitchen.

** Same goes for "Bar Over Troubled Water," when Big Mike's in Denham Springs, LA suffered through a terrible flood.

* Even when someone pushes one of his [[BerserkButton Berserk Buttons]], he's usually willing to forgive them if they're willing to shape up and listen to him. This includes the cook from Lona's Wardlow Station, who actually shoved John Taffer and nearly got into a fight with him over the state of the kitchen.

* Pretty much the entirety of the "Bungalow Bar" episode. The bar was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy and you could tell that Taffer really was glad to be able to help them get back on their feet.

* Jerry cleaning up his act and stepping up to be a commendable partner in "Hostile Takeover".

* Jon shows he really wants these owners to succeed and does all he can to get them back on their feet and on their way.
* Jon standing up for his expert in [=ZanZBar=], shows he really looks after the people who help him.
* Pretty much the entirety of the "Bungalow Bar" episode. The bar was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy and you could tell that Jon really was glad to be able to help them get back on their feet.

* Pretty much the entirety of the "Bungalow Bar" episode. The bar was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy and you could tell that Jon really was glad to be able to help them get back on their feet.

* Jon standing up for his expert in [=ZanZBar=], shows he really looks after the people who help him.