Dana Delivers by Aprio

Dana Zukofsky

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Dana Delivers by Aprio features conversations with prominent owners, operators and innovators in the restaurant industry to help you grow your business and think about what’s next.

APR 15

Fresh Pasta, Fresh Vision: Inside Pastanito with Toni Calderon

Meet Toni Calderon, Founder and CEO of Pastanito, a brand-new franchise focused on fresh, delicious pasta and doing business the right way. In this episode, we’re diving into Toni’s journey – how she got started, her challenges, and her vision to make Pastanito a nationwide franchise. And you heard it here first—Toni is sharing huge… The post Fresh Pasta, Fresh Vision: Inside Pastanito with Toni Calderon appeared first on Aprio.

15 min
APR 8

Here’s Why Data is the Secret Sauce to Your Restaurant’s Growth

Data is more than just numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s the secret sauce that separates thriving businesses from struggling ones. In this podcast episode, Dana sits down with Ashley Robinson, Founder and Head of Strategy at The Seaker Group, to discuss must-know metrics, uncover common mistakes, and reveal insider strategies that could be holding your… The post Here’s Why Data is the Secret Sauce to Your Restaurant’s Growth appeared first on Aprio.

17 min
FEB 20

Risk Bites: 2025 Restaurant, Franchise, & Hospitality Survival Guide

In our first podcast episode of 2025, Dana reconnects with Doug Gatlin, President of Vertical Risk Management, to discuss strategies that food service businesses can leverage in navigating the challenges of risk management. Is your business secured with the right insurance to protect your business, employees, and customers? Hear from Doug to learn more about… The post Risk Bites: 2025 Restaurant, Franchise, & Hospitality Survival Guide appeared first on Aprio.

14 min
JAN 2

Books, Podcasts, and PR: Elevating the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry through Words

On this episode of Dana Delivers, Dana reconnects with Shari Bayer, who she met 12 years ago through Shari’s podcast, “All in the Industry.” Shari is the founder of the NYC culinary and hospitality-focused PR agency, Bayer Public Relations, and the author of “Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World,” which features some… The post Books, Podcasts, and PR: Elevating the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry through Words appeared first on Aprio.

15 min
12/06/2024

New Era, New Rules: The Future of Labor Relations Practices in the New Administration

Dana sits down with her long-time friend, Carolyn Richmond, Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Hospitality Practice and former Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, to discuss what lies ahead for the hospitality industry. For more than 30 years, Carolyn has helped clients navigate complex issues from hiring and diversity training to union concerns and… The post New Era, New Rules: The Future of Labor Relations Practices in the New Administration appeared first on Aprio.

20 min
11/12/2024

Wine, Dine and Discover: How Damon Raque Followed His Passion to Bring Wine & Hospitality Together

Damon Raque, founder and managing partner of Bottle Bank, proved that it’s not always too late to do what you really love. When his career in financial services took a turn during the COVID-19 pandemic, Damon took the opportunity for some self-reflection and asked himself what he wanted to do for the rest of his… The post Wine, Dine and Discover: How Damon Raque Followed His Passion to Bring Wine & Hospitality Together appeared first on Aprio.

18 min
08/20/2024

Cooking with Heart and Purpose: How Jeff Freehof Serves the Community Beyond the Kitchen

Jeff Freehof, Culinary Manager of the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC), met with Dana to tell his story of how he cares for people through food. Chef Jeff is an award-winning chef who has worked in the food service industry for over 40 years, owning seven restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisine. He… The post Cooking with Heart and Purpose: How Jeff Freehof Serves the Community Beyond the Kitchen appeared first on Aprio.

16 min
08/06/2024

Secret Recipe for Good: How Emma Horn Drives the KFC Foundation’s Charitable Programs

On this episode of Dana Delivers, Dana recalls how she met Emma Horn, now the Executive Director of KFC Foundation, at a Giving Kitchen charity event. Emma has been working with non-profits for most of her career, and she says working with KFC Foundation brought all her initiatives to reality and in one place. Since… The post Secret Recipe for Good: How Emma Horn Drives the KFC Foundation’s Charitable Programs appeared first on Aprio.

13 min
07/23/2024

Rao’s Restaurant: Where Old School Meets Fine Dining

Frank Pellegrino Jr., co-owner of Rao’s restaurants in East Harlem and Hollywood, shares how Rao’s Restaurant was established on this episode of Dana Delivers. Since 1896, Rao’s Restaurant has given diners a taste of the family’s passion and genuine love for food and the people they serve. Rao’s is even described by Forbes as “the… The post Rao’s Restaurant: Where Old School Meets Fine Dining appeared first on Aprio.

17 min
07/09/2024

Changing the World One Meal at a Time

In this episode of Dana Delivers, Dana sits down with Sam Bakhshandehpour, the president and now global CEO of the José Andrés Group. Sam talks about how the José Andrés Group has grown from its humble beginnings to a restaurant empire that stretches over seven states (and the Bahamas), and how he is working to… The post Changing the World One Meal at a Time appeared first on Aprio.

16 min
06/06/2022

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 this episode of Dana Delivers, SG Ellison, President of Diversified Restaurant Group and Franchisee of Taco Bell and Arby’s, reveals how his firm has embraced influencer and experiential marketing tactics to drive growth and keep…

23 min

11 Episodes

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Dana Delivers by Aprio features conversations with prominent owners, operators and innovators in the restaurant industry to help you grow your business and think about what’s next.

Creator

Dana Zukofsky
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

11
Rating

Clean
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Dana Delivers by Aprio

Dana Delivers by Aprio

Episodes

Fresh Pasta, Fresh Vision: Inside Pastanito with Toni Calderon

Here’s Why Data is the Secret Sauce to Your Restaurant’s Growth

Risk Bites: 2025 Restaurant, Franchise, & Hospitality Survival Guide

Books, Podcasts, and PR: Elevating the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry through Words

New Era, New Rules: The Future of Labor Relations Practices in the New Administration

Wine, Dine and Discover: How Damon Raque Followed His Passion to Bring Wine & Hospitality Together

Cooking with Heart and Purpose: How Jeff Freehof Serves the Community Beyond the Kitchen

Secret Recipe for Good: How Emma Horn Drives the KFC Foundation’s Charitable Programs

Rao’s Restaurant: Where Old School Meets Fine Dining

Changing the World One Meal at a Time

Culture with a Side of Creativity

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