Dana Delivers

On the importance of defining success 

Dana is joined by Elizabeth Tilton, founder and CEO of Oyster Sunday, a game-changing business that helps independent restaurants and small food businesses with pretty much everything except cooking the food. Their inspiring and wide-ranging conversation starts at Elizabeth’s beginnings, how she found her niche, and how important it is to define success if you want to achieve it. Listen in to find out how Elizabeth uses a holistic, data-driven approach to construct bespoke solutions for clients across every corner of the food service and hospitality industry.

Read the story

The Business of Alternative Beverage

Emily Heintz talks about her company Sèchey and the growing market for alcohol alternatives.

Read the story

Restaurant Entrepreneurship with Jason Berry

In this episode, Dana is joined by Jason Berry from KNEAD Hospitality + Design, a DC-based family of restaurants ranging from bakeries to steakhouses. Listen to them discuss how Berry got where he is and what the future holds for KNEAD.

Read the story

Seeking Emerging Brands and Top Talent

In this episode, Dana is joined by Helen Lao, CEO and founder of ClearPath Solutions, to talk about new, emerging brands, the latest trends, and the importance of reaching out to leaders in the industry.

Read the story

The Business of Giving Back

In this episode of Dana Delivers, Andrew Glantz, founder and CEO of GiftAMeal shares his story of giving back to the community, the benefits of doing so with GiftAMeal, and the real issues surrounding food insecurity.

Read the story

The Global Market & Its Effect on Restaurants

In this episode, Dana and John Goldasich discuss the current state of the economy as well as the future of the market. Join them as they talk about the innovative ways restaurants are handling these uncertain times using creative strategies.

Read the story

What New Things Are Restaurants Doing to Stand Out?

In this episode, Dana talks to Kyle Gerstner, who owns nine Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchises, about his acquisition of Rock N’ Roll Sushi, the current state of the labor market, automation in restaurants, and more. Listen as they discuss what’s up and coming in the industry right now.

Read the story

Predicting the Future of the Restaurant Business

In this episode of Dana Delivers, John Hamburger, discusses the state of the economy and how it relates to the restaurant industry. Tune in to hear more about rising labor and capital costs, lack of labor availability, and what the future looks like as generational change occurs and technology becomes more integrated into newer restaurant brands.

Read the story

Places (& Food) to Love with Samantha Brown

In this episode, Dana joins Samantha Brown, host of the PBS show Places to Love, to discuss unique destinations worth traveling to, how to find local and underappreciated talent, and the heart and soul behind owning a restaurant.

Read the story

How Restaurants are using NFTs and getting into the metaverse

We’re here again today with Spike Mendelsohn, and I’m really excited about his new venture into the digital world to learn about NFTs, how Spike is using them, and what he thinks about it.

Read the story