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Danny Meyer

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.

Financing

Fast casual Dig gets a $65M investment

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 27, 2021

The funding round, which includes support from a Danny Meyer-backed fund and others, will help the pandemic-battered 30-unit chain reopen temporarily closed restaurants and double its store count over the next three years.

Technology

Payments giant Fiserv signs deal to acquire BentoBox

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 18, 2021

The acquisition of the digital marketing and commerce platform will help Fiserv expand its tech offerings for restaurants, the company said.

Operations

Shake Shack updates its drive-thru plans

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 08, 2021

The fast-casual burger chain said it will open its first drive-thru in Maple Grove, Minn., instead of Orlando, as originally planned. Shake Shack said it intends to have 10 drive-thrus by the end of 2022.

Workforce

Resy offers free health pass access for restaurants and workers

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 13, 2021

The reservation platform partnered with identity company Clear to help restaurants track COVID-19 vaccinations and test results for their employees.

Operations

Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke closes for good

By Heather Lalley on Dec. 02, 2020

The New York City barbecue restaurant, which had operated for 18 years, was widely credited with launching an urban barbecue renaissance.

Workforce

Danny Meyer brings tipping back

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 21, 2020

The Union Square Hospitality Group restaurateur moved to a “Hospitality Included” model in 2015, but now said it does not work in the current environment.

Inside the new Union Square Cafe

By Lauren Hallow on Dec. 07, 2016

Nearly a year after the 30-year-old original closed, the new version of Danny Meyer’s iconic fine-dining restaurant is finally set to reopen. Here’s a look at how the highly influential concept is adjusting to the times.

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