Restaurant Podcast

Dana Delivers

Dana Delivers is a restaurant- and franchise-industry focused podcast featuring guests from some of the leading and most well-known restaurant and franchise brands in the country. In each episode, Dana Zukofsky sits down for one-on-one chats with successful restaurateurs and leaders in the restaurant and franchise world. In addition to discussing industry trends, each episode serves up inspiring stories of innovation, perseverance and fearless vision.

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.

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Dana Delivers: Plant-Based Food Innovation, Awareness & Advocacy

Join Dana as she talks with Spike Mendelsohn, a television personality and chef best known for his appearance in season four of Top Chef, in the first of a two-part series. In this first part, Spike shares his food journey across continents, life as a restaurateur, and his experience with plant-based foods, and how they all have affected his career.

Get the full show notes and more resources at https://www.aprio.com/category/dana-delivers/

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Dana Delivers: Giving Back to Food Service Workers in Need

Ever noticed the lack of options food service workers have when they face a catastrophe like a broken limb or a house fire? In today’s episode of Dana Delivers, Jen Hidinger Kendrick, co-founder of Giving Kitchen, talks about the beginning of the organization, who and how it helps, and how listeners can contribute to the cause – financially or otherwise. Jen also touches on the importance of community, especially to Giving Kitchen’s mission.

Get the full show notes and more resources at https://www.aprio.com/category/dana-delivers/

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Dana Delivers: Growth is About More Than Money

In today’s episode of Dana Delivers, Lauren Fernandez, CEO of Full Course, discusses the importance of helping diverse restaurant owners with their development and growth, not just investment. She also speaks on the lack of fair capital, how education makes a difference to all business owners, and how food connects people of all cultures in a unique way.

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Dana Delivers: Trendspotting & Tastemaking

Have you ever wondered what inspires the food products that hit grocery store shelves? Melanie Bartelme is one of the…

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Dana Delivers: Tips to Beat the Heat in Today’s Market

Inflation is high, supply chains are strained, and agricultural shortages are turning up the heat on restaurants and franchises. The…

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Dana Delivers: Culture with a Side of Creativity

Today’s franchisees are pushing the envelope to transform the traditional dining format into a creative experience that customers remember. In…

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What’s Driving Innovation in the Restaurant World?

It’s been a long two years for the restaurant business — but according to our guest, Jim Balis, there is…

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