How I Built This with Guy Raz Shake Shack: Danny Meyer
Jun 15, 2020
Danny Meyer, a celebrated restaurateur and founder of Shake Shack, shares his incredible journey from operating a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park to building a billion-dollar brand. He discusses the importance of community and storytelling in hospitality, the transformative evolution of Shake Shack, and the challenges faced during the pandemic. Meyer also reflects on his initial experiences in fine dining, highlighting lessons learned and the resilience required to navigate the ever-changing restaurant landscape.
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Follow Your Passion
- Pursue your passions, don't settle for a career you dislike.
- Reflect on what truly interests you and take a leap of faith.
Unconventional Start
- Danny Meyer got his first restaurant job through a friend's father.
- The interview was unconventional, simply involving a walk and being told, "You'll do."
Finding Union Square Cafe
- To find his first restaurant, Danny walked around different NYC neighborhoods.
- He envisioned their potential and stumbled upon a vegetarian restaurant he wanted to buy.