Danny Meyer

Profession: Restaurateur and Founder of Shake Shack

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Biography: Danny Meyer is an American restaurateur, author, and business executive best known as the founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), which manages a diverse portfolio of award-winning restaurants in New York City.

Meyer's success story began with the opening of his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, in 1985. The restaurant quickly became popular and acclaimed for its unique combination of delicious food, warm hospitality, and consistent excellence. The success of Union Square Cafe paved the way for other USHG restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, Blue Smoke and Jazz Standard, The Modern, and Maialino, among others.

Perhaps one of his most globally recognized ventures is Shake Shack, which started as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park and evolved into a popular fast-casual restaurant chain with locations across the United States and around the world.

Born: March 14, 1958
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Age: 66 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces