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Danny Meyer

Operations

Eatertainment concept wins Danny Meyer-affiliated investment

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 13, 2024

Enlightened Hospitality Investments supports Five Iron Golf with $20 million to help open Grand Central Station flagship.

Operations

This season's holiday bookings are looking merry and bright

 By Lisa Jennings on Nov. 28, 2023

Independent operators are hoping to capitalize on a return of both work and social gatherings, now that Covid is well behind them.

Technology

Danny Meyer’s private-equity firm invests $10M in voicebot startup ConverseNow

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 23, 2022

ConverseNow has seen strong demand for its AI-powered ordering system and will use the fresh capital to help keep up.

Workforce

Union Square Hospitality will cover abortion-related travel expenses for employees

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 29, 2022

The New York City-based multi-concept operator, which was founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer, will reimburse up to $1,500 in travel expenses and will provide counseling and other support, the company said.

Leadership

Union Square Hospitality calls on the restaurant industry to push for gun reform

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 01, 2022

In the wake of two mass shootings, USHG President Chip Wade said his company would commit its money and its voice to changing gun laws.

Financing

Danny Meyer’s second investment fund raises $332M

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 10, 2022

The restaurateur’s Union Square Hospitality Group closed on its second fund, Enlightened Hospitality Investments, which plans to invest in high-growth companies.

Operations

Danny Meyer temporarily closes some restaurants, mandates boosters amid COVID surge

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 22, 2021

Seven Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants are closed until later this month and the multi-concept group will be requiring booster shots for eligible employees immediately, with diners requiring a booster starting Jan. 24.

Financing

Tacombi gets $27.5M from Danny Meyer’s investment fund

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 09, 2021

The cash infusion from Enlightened Hospitality Investments will allow the 13-unit Mexican fast casual to add locations and expand its consumer packaged goods business.

Financing

Panera Brands will go public, with an assist from Danny Meyer

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 09, 2021

Meyer will invest in the owner of Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros., and his USHG Acquisition Corp. will become a "cornerstone partner" of the company.

Operations

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Events unveils its massive new headquarters in Brooklyn’s Industry City

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 05, 2021

The 70,000-square-foot space houses a huge commissary, R&D kitchen, tasting rooms, a bistro-style dining area for “family meal," offices and more.

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