Profile
Danny is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Enlightened Hospitality Investments.
Danny is also the Founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and the Founder and Chairman of Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK).
USHG comprises some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Ci Siamo, Daily Provisions and more.
Danny and his team have earned an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur in America and Humanitarian of the Year.
His business book, Setting The Table, a New York Times best seller, examines the power of hospitality in restaurants, business, and life.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Danny has set industry standards for innovative hiring practices, building culture, corporate responsibility, and leading change.
Danny serves on the board of Olo (NYSE: OLO), and formerly served on the boards of Sotheby’s (NYSE: BID), The Container Store (NYSE: TCS), and Open Table (Nasdaq: OPEN) through its sale to Priceline.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Trinity College.
Danny Meyer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Dane Holdings, Inc.
 Dane Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Berger Financial Group, Inc., Dane Holdings, Inc. provides financial and tax consultancy services. The company is based in Sun City West, AZ. The company was founded in 1989 by Danny A. Meyer. Dane Holdings was acquired by Berger Financial Group, Inc. on October 18, 2021. | Founder | 1988-12-31 |
Enlightened Hospitality Investments Management LLC
 Enlightened Hospitality Investments Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Enlightened Hospitality Investments Management LLC (Enlightened Hospitality) is a venture capital subsidiary of USHG LLC founded in 2016 by Danny Meyer, Mark A. Leavitt and Pete Mavrovitis. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
Shake Shack Flatbush Brooklyn LLC
 Shake Shack Flatbush Brooklyn LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Shake Shack, Inc., Shake Shack Flatbush Brooklyn LLC engages in restaurant services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Danny A. Meyer. | Founder | 2003-12-31 |
| Hospitality Quotient | Founder | 2022-12-31 |
Former positions of Danny Meyer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| USHG ACQUISITION CORP. | Chairman | 2023-06-30 |
USHG LLC
 USHG LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services USHG LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants and cafes. The firm is a restaurant development group with a controlling interest in the Shake Shack quick-service restaurant franchise, eight fine dining restaurants, concessions in stadiums and other public spaces, a catering company, and a hospitality consultancy. The company was founded by Daniel Harris Meyer in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Danny Meyer
| Trinity College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Dane Holdings, Inc.
Dane Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Berger Financial Group, Inc., Dane Holdings, Inc. provides financial and tax consultancy services. The company is based in Sun City West, AZ. The company was founded in 1989 by Danny A. Meyer. Dane Holdings was acquired by Berger Financial Group, Inc. on October 18, 2021. | Finance |
Enlightened Hospitality Investments Management LLC
Enlightened Hospitality Investments Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Enlightened Hospitality Investments Management LLC (Enlightened Hospitality) is a venture capital subsidiary of USHG LLC founded in 2016 by Danny Meyer, Mark A. Leavitt and Pete Mavrovitis. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
USHG LLC
USHG LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services USHG LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants and cafes. The firm is a restaurant development group with a controlling interest in the Shake Shack quick-service restaurant franchise, eight fine dining restaurants, concessions in stadiums and other public spaces, a catering company, and a hospitality consultancy. The company was founded by Daniel Harris Meyer in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Shake Shack Flatbush Brooklyn LLC
Shake Shack Flatbush Brooklyn LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Shake Shack, Inc., Shake Shack Flatbush Brooklyn LLC engages in restaurant services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Danny A. Meyer. | Consumer Services |
USHG Acquisition Corp.
 USHG Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance USHG Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on December 4, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
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