The Laugh Factory
The Laugh Factory (originally Stand Up, Scottsdale) in Scottsdale, Arizona has closed. It closed in April 2017 — 4 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 79% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Meat Sauna" |
| Season | Season 3, Episode 10 |
| Originally aired | April 14, 2013 |
| Original name | Stand Up, Scottsdale |
| Relaunched as | The Laugh Factory |
| Location | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Address | 6820 E 5th Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251 |
| Yelp | As Stand Up, Scottsdale |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- April 14, 2013Bar Rescue episode “Meat Sauna” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Stand Up, Scottsdale, relaunched as The Laugh Factory, filmed earlier.
- April 2017Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Stand Up, Scottsdale as The Laugh Factory.
Stand Up, Scottsdale closed in April 2017. Owner Howard reversed the rescue's name change shortly after filming and restored the original name.
What happened next
The Laugh Factory name did not last: shortly after filming, owner Howard restored the original Stand Up, Scottsdale name. Howard later said he had signed up for the show mainly for the publicity, and he spoke critically of Bar Rescue afterwards. The dispute carried into a Season 4 Back to the Bar episode, in which an argument between Howard and Jon Taffer escalated until Howard confronted Taffer face to face and the two had to be separated by security. In 2016 the club moved back to its original location. Stand Up, Scottsdale closed in April 2017.
Quick answers
Is The Laugh Factory still open?
The Laugh Factory (originally Stand Up, Scottsdale) in Scottsdale, Arizona has closed. It closed in April 2017 — 4 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 79% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Stand Up, Scottsdale?
Jon Taffer relaunched Stand Up, Scottsdale under a new name: The Laugh Factory. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 3, Episode 10 (“Meat Sauna”), first aired April 14, 2013.
When did The Laugh Factory close?
The Laugh Factory closed in April 2017.
Where is The Laugh Factory located?
The Laugh Factory was located at 6820 E 5th Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
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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