How Donte Cleaves Achieved His Dreams

May 7, 2024

On this episode of Dana Delivers, Atlanta-based McDonald’s franchise owner and rising star Donte
Cleaves stops by to share his inspirational story. He tells Dana about his childhood dream of owning a
McDonald’s (and a Chuck E. Cheese!), and how he made that dream a reality thanks to his family, his
faith and his indomitable spirit. As a successful multiunit owner/operator, Donte believes it’s now his
turn to support kids in his community and give them the confidence to make their own dreams come
true.

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About the Author

Dana Zukofsky

Dana Zukofsky is the Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality Practice Leader at Aprio, providing advisory, accounting and consulting services to help foster profitability and growth.