From hot dog cart to hospitality empire | How Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, became the greatest restaurateur NYC has ever seen
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As founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, Danny Meyer has grown his empire to include some of New York\\u2019s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants and cafes. Together, Danny\\u2019s restaurants and team have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards \\u2013 the food industry\\u2019s highest honor.
But it\\u2019s not just great food that sets Danny\\u2019s restaurants apart from the rest. It\\u2019s what people experience and feel when they\\u2019re eating there. In fact, Danny Meyer\\u2019s story is a remarkable testament to the sheer power of hospitality.\\xa0
In this episode, we explore the unique and celebrated culture of hospitality that Danny has created. He shares with Tony how he\\u2019s managed to scale 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.
Listen closely, because Danny also shares the six qualities he looks for when hiring employees \\u2013 from dishwashers to executive chefs \\u2013 and what he thinks it takes for entrepreneurs across all industries to succeed in business.