Born on the 22nd of January in the year 1968, Guy Fieri established himself as a talented chef and a much-adored TV personality. Fieri is most popular for his TV show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, which he appeared in and produced as well. The show aired from 2016 to 2021 and earned him a lot of attention and money as well.
Net Worth
Some sources claim that Guy Fieri has a net worth of $197 million. However, we think that it is a bit farfetched.
We are not saying that he is not rich, but even Gordon Ramsey has a net worth of $220 million. As per our experts, Guy Fieri has a net worth of $90 million.
Guy Fieri, a chef competition program champion known for his distinctive hairstyle and style of dress, won the Next Food Network Star. As a result, he appeared on more than a dozen Food Network shows.
He had already established a prosperous restaurant business prior to this. He oversaw six Louise’s Trattoria sites before opening Johnny Garlic’s, which quickly spread throughout California.
His pitch was so well received by fans when he claimed The Next Food Network Star champion award that he was granted his own program, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. After all that he has done, he managed to amass a wealth of $90 million.
Income Sources
Guy Fieri got famous after his appearance on the TV show “Next Food Network Star”. For his time in the show, he was paid a mere $1000 per episode, which is kind of like the bare minimum wage in the TV industry.
Following his popularity from the show, and considering the fact that he won the show, Guy Fieri was offered a contract of $30 million by The Food Network. The contract span was 3 years, and he was said to be paid $10 million per year. The contract began in 2018 and ended in 2021.
After the completion of his initial contract, he was offered another contract by The Food Network. This new contract span was also three years, and he is supposed to earn a total of $80 million.
Fieri signed the contract in May 2021, making him one of the highest-paid TV chefs of the year. Besides the aforementioned sources, he also earned a lot of his wealth from the TV shows he produced and appeared in.
Investments
Guy Fieri is a smart individual and has made some smart decisions over the years. Knowing that liquid cash in the bank is not a good asset, he has brought more than 10 properties around the U.S.
Moreover, he has also brought some shares to different companies, which are valued at tens of millions.
Cars and House
Aside from his love for food, Guy Fieri is also known for his love for muscle cars. Given the position he is in, he did now shy away from buying the things he loves.
He has an impressive collection of more than ten vintage cars. His car collection includes Ferrari Enzo, Dodge Viper, 1967 Red Camaro, Jaguar E-Type, 1969 Chevelle, Aston Martin DB9, and more.
His most recent purchase was a Ford Mustang Shelby which cost him a whopping $390,000. He brought the car to Virginia in an auction.
Moving onto his houses. Guy Fieri has to travel a lot; given his job’s nature, he has to shoot at different locations throughout the U.S. and even outside the states every once in a while.
But, as per our sources, his favourite house is the mansion he owns in Ohio. His mansion is 16,000 sq. ft wide, and he reportedly spent an astounding $20 million in order to acquire and modify the house.
Sometimes, he has to leave the states for the shows he works in; most of the time, it’s Europe. Thus, he has brought a couple of houses in Europe as well. He has houses in Brussels, Berlin, London, and Paris.