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King's Duck Inn
King's Duck Inn in Merritt Island, Florida has closed. It closed in September 2022 — 4 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 80% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Ground Control to Major Jon" |
| Season | Season 6, Episode 4 |
| Originally aired | April 1, 2018 |
| Original name | King's Duck Inn |
| Ownership | Sold to new owners after the rescue |
| Location | Merritt Island, Florida |
| Address | 4155 N Courtenay Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32953 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 1, 2018Bar Rescue episode “Ground Control to Major Jon” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of King's Duck Inn, filmed earlier.
- After the rescueSold to new owners.
- September 2022Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name King's Duck Inn for the relaunch.
King's Duck Inn closed in March 2022. The business was put up for sale via auction in February 2021 and later listed for sale on LoopNet. Owner Serena Biscontini sold the business to spend more time with her family.
What happened next
At the six-week check-in, sales at King's Duck Inn had increased by $5,000 a week — roughly $20,000 a month. The bar did not survive. Owner Serena Biscontini put the business up for sale by auction in February 2021 and later listed it on LoopNet; the bar closed in March 2022 and was marked as permanently closed on Google. Biscontini eventually sold the business in late 2022 in order to spend more time with her family.
Quick answers
Is King's Duck Inn still open?
King's Duck Inn in Merritt Island, Florida has closed. It closed in September 2022 — 4 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 80% of the 143 rescued bars with a recorded closing date. It was sold to new owners after the rescue.
When did King's Duck Inn close?
King's Duck Inn closed in September 2022.
Where is King's Duck Inn located?
King's Duck Inn was located at 4155 N Courtenay Pkwy Merritt Island, FL 32953.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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