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Danny Meyer

5 out of 5

Founder of Shake Shack; Leadership Speaker & Employee Wellness Advocate

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Danny Meyer Biography

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Danny Meyer grew up in a family that relished great food and hospitality. Thanks to his father’s travel business, which designed custom European trips, Meyer spent much of his childhood eating, visiting near and far-off places, and sowing the seeds for his future passion. In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, launching what would become a lifelong career in hospitality.

Thirty years later, Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) comprises some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, and more. Meyer and USHG founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. USHG also offers large-scale event services, foodservice solutions for public and private institutions, industry consulting, and educational programming.

Under Meyer’s leadership, USHG is renowned not only for its acclaimed restaurants but also for its distinctive and celebrated culture of Enlightened Hospitality. This guiding principle of prioritizing employees first and foremost has driven and shaped USHG’s ongoing evolution from a small group of restaurants into a multi-faceted hospitality organization.

Meyer and USHG’s diverse ventures have added to the hospitality dialogue in many contexts including dining options in museums, sports arenas, and cultural institutions, as well as prescient investments in burgeoning neighborhoods.

Meyer’s groundbreaking business book, Setting the Table (HarperCollins, 2006), a New York Times Bestseller, articulates a set of signature business and life principles that translate to a wide range of industries. A celebrated speaker and educator, Meyer has set industry standards in areas such as hiring practices, innovative leadership, and corporate responsibility and addresses a wide range of audiences on such topics around the country.

Meyer has been generously recognized for his leadership, business achievements, and humanitarianism, including the 2017 Julia Child Award, the 2015 TIME 100 “Most Influential People” list, the 2012 Aspen Institute Preston Robert Tisch Award in Civic Leadership, the 2011 NYU Lewis Rudin Award for Exemplary Service to New York City, and the 2000 IFMA Gold Plate Award. Together, Meyer and USHG’s restaurants and individuals have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur (2005) and Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America (1996).

Meyer and his wife, Audrey, live in New York City and have four children.

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Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant

Union Square Cafe Cookbook: 160 Favorite Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant

Mix Shake Stir: Recipes from Danny Meyer's Acclaimed New York City Restaurants

Mix Shake Stir: Recipes from Danny Meyer's Acclaimed New York City Restaurants

Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business

Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe: 140 New Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant

Second Helpings from Union Square Cafe: 140 New Recipes from New York's Acclaimed Restaurant

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Danny Meyer?

    Speaking fees for Danny Meyer, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Danny Meyer charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Danny Meyer, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
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    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Danny Meyer for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Danny Meyer for your next private or corporate function.
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Danny Meyer

5 out of 5

Founder of Shake Shack; Leadership Speaker & Employee Wellness Advocate

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Danny Meyer Biography

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Danny Meyer grew up in a family that relished great food and hospitality. Thanks to his father’s travel business, which designed custom European trips, Meyer spent much of his childhood eating, visiting near and far-off places, and sowing the seeds for his future passion. In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, launching what would become a lifelong career in hospitality.

Thirty years later, Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) comprises some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, and more. Meyer and USHG founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. USHG also offers large-scale event services, foodservice solutions for public and private institutions, industry consulting, and educational programming.

Under Meyer’s leadership, USHG is renowned not only for its acclaimed restaurants but also for its distinctive and celebrated culture of Enlightened Hospitality. This guiding principle of prioritizing employees first and foremost has driven and shaped USHG’s ongoing evolution from a small group of restaurants into a multi-faceted hospitality organization.

Meyer and USHG’s diverse ventures have added to the hospitality dialogue in many contexts including dining options in museums, sports arenas, and cultural institutions, as well as prescient investments in burgeoning neighborhoods.

Meyer’s groundbreaking business book, Setting the Table (HarperCollins, 2006), a New York Times Bestseller, articulates a set of signature business and life principles that translate to a wide range of industries. A celebrated speaker and educator, Meyer has set industry standards in areas such as hiring practices, innovative leadership, and corporate responsibility and addresses a wide range of audiences on such topics around the country.

Meyer has been generously recognized for his leadership, business achievements, and humanitarianism, including the 2017 Julia Child Award, the 2015 TIME 100 “Most Influential People” list, the 2012 Aspen Institute Preston Robert Tisch Award in Civic Leadership, the 2011 NYU Lewis Rudin Award for Exemplary Service to New York City, and the 2000 IFMA Gold Plate Award. Together, Meyer and USHG’s restaurants and individuals have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur (2005) and Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America (1996).

Meyer and his wife, Audrey, live in New York City and have four children.

Danny Meyer Videos

  • Danny Meyer on reviving the restaurant industry - YouTube
    Danny Meyer is one of New York City's most successful and influential restaurateurs. In mid-March he closed all 20 of his restaurants and laid ...
  • When Hospitality Means Finding the No - Danny Meyer - YouTube
    When Hospitality Means Finding the No - Danny Meyer. The Welcome Conference.
  • Danny Meyer: How to Use Hospitality in Business to Gain and Keep ...
    Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Danny Meyer grew up in a family that loved great food and hospitality. Thanks to his father's travel...

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  • How to book Danny Meyer?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Danny Meyer for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Danny Meyer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Danny Meyer or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Danny Meyer?

    Speaking fees for Danny Meyer, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Danny Meyer charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Danny Meyer, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Danny Meyer?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Danny Meyer for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Danny Meyer for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Danny Meyer or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Danny Meyer or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Danny Meyer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Danny Meyer for your event is available upon request. Danny Meyer generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Marc Randolph, Peter Diamandis, Sara Blakely and Chris Gardner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Danny Meyer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Danny Meyer Speaker Videos

  • Danny Meyer on reviving the restaurant industry - YouTube
    Danny Meyer is one of New York City's most successful and influential restaurateurs. In mid-March he closed all 20 of his restaurants and laid ...
    When Hospitality Means Finding the No - Danny Meyer - YouTube
    When Hospitality Means Finding the No - Danny Meyer. The Welcome Conference.
  • Danny Meyer: How to Use Hospitality in Business to Gain and Keep ...
    Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Danny Meyer grew up in a family that loved great food and hospitality. Thanks to his father's travel business ...
    Setting the Table with Danny Meyer – How Focusing on Hospitality ...
    Session highlights from Retail's BIG Show, "Setting the Table with Danny Meyer – How Focusing on Hospitality Creates Deep Customer ...
  • Will 'No-Tipping' Save the Restaurant Industry? | SXSW Convergence 2016
    This past November, Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality group turned dining out on it’s head by introducing a zero-gratuity policy. This game changer not only affects the BOH, FOH, and diners...
    Danny Meyer - The Irrelevancy of Being Right - YouTube
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