From hot dog cart to hospitality empire | How Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, became the greatest restaurateur NYC has ever seen

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, Danny Meyer has grown his empire to include some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants and cafes.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Together, Danny’s restaurants and team have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards – the food industry’s highest honor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But it’s not just great food that sets Danny’s restaurants apart from the rest. It’s what people</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">experience</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and feel when they’re eating there. In fact, Danny Meyer’s story is a remarkable testament to the sheer power of</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">hospitality.</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we explore the unique and celebrated culture of hospitality that Danny has created. He shares with Tony how he’s managed to</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">scale</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">that culture across Union Square Hospitality Group, as well as Shake Shack, the fast-casual restaurant Danny founded back in 2001. With Danny at the helm, what started as a single hot dog cart in Madison Square Garden is now a publicly traded company with over 250 locations and 6,000 employees.</span></p> <p><br /> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen closely, because Danny</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">also</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">shares the six qualities he looks for when hiring employees – from dishwashers to executive chefs – and what he thinks it takes for entrepreneurs across</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">all</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">industries to succeed in business.</span></p>