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Danny Meyer is a New York City restaurateur and business executive known for founding Union Square Hospitality Group and co-creating Shake Shack, establishing a reputation for 'enlightened hospitality' in the food industry.
Danny and USHG founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. USHG also offers large-scale event...
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Founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, Union Square Hospitality Group now extends beyond the walls of its eateries.
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Mr. Meyer is currently the Chairman of the board of directors of USHG Acquisition Corp. and a member of the board of directors of Olo, as well as the not-for-profit Madison Square Park Conservancy.
Mr. Meyer previously served as a member of the board of directors of The Container Store from 2013 to 2017, Sotheby’s from 2011 to 2015 and OpenTable from 2000 through 2014, as well as the following not-for-profit organizations: City Harvest, New Yorkers for Parks, Union Square Partnership and NYC & Co.
Mr. Meyer previously served as a member of the board of directors of The Container Store from 2013 to 2017, Sotheby’s from 2011 to 2015 and OpenTable from 2000 through 2014, as well as the following not-for-profit organizations: City Harvest, New Yorkers for Parks, Union Square Partnership and NYC & Co.
Mr. Meyer previously served as a member of the board of directors of The Container Store from 2013 to 2017, Sotheby’s from 2011 to 2015 and OpenTable from 2000 through 2014, as well as the following not-for-profit organizations: City Harvest, New Yorkers for Parks, Union Square Partnership and NYC & Co.
Daniel Meyer was born on March 14, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, into a family with a background in travel, hospitality, and real estate. His early exposure to the industry came from working for his father as a tour guide in Rome during college. He pursued a degree in political science from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, graduating in 1980. Following his graduation, Meyer worked as a field director for John Anderson’s 1980 independent presidential campaign in Chicago. His foundational restaurant experience began in 1984 as an assistant manager at Pesca, an Italian seafood restaurant in New York City’s Flatiron District. He further honed his culinary knowledge by studying as a stagiaire in Italy and Bordeaux, France, before opening his first restaurant.
In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer founded Union Square Cafe, marking the beginning of his influential career in the restaurant world. This establishment served as the cornerstone for the Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which expanded to include numerous well-known restaurants such as Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke, The Modern, and its catering division, Union Square Events. A significant milestone for USHG was the creation of Shake Shack, a modern “roadside” burger restaurant, which launched in 2004 and became a public company in 2015. Meyer maintained his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Shake Shack since January 2010. His restaurants have collectively earned 28 James Beard Awards, and Union Square Cafe has been recognized as the #1 most popular in New York City by Zagat nine times.
Meyer has also contributed to the literary world, co-authoring “The Union Square Cafe Cookbook” (1994) and “Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe” (2001). His book “Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business” (2006) became a New York Times bestseller, articulating his philosophy of “enlightened hospitality.” Beyond his business endeavors, Meyer has engaged in community activism, serving on the boards of organizations like Share Our Strength and City Harvest. He also held leadership positions with the Union Square Partnership and was an executive committee member for NYC & Co and the Madison Square Park Conservancy. In 2015, Meyer initiated a policy to eliminate tipping at all his restaurants, a decision that led to adjustments in pricing and staffing models.
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