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.

Episodes

  1. Fresh Pasta, Fresh Vision: Inside Pastanito with Toni Calderon

    04/15/2025

    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 news about turning her dreams into reality while staying true to her values. Listen to our latest podcast now.  The post Fresh Pasta, Fresh Vision: Inside Pastanito with Toni Calderon appeared first on Aprio.

    15 min
  2. Here’s Why Data is the Secret Sauce to Your Restaurant’s Growth

    04/08/2025

    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 business back or propelling it forward. The post Here’s Why Data is the Secret Sauce to Your Restaurant’s Growth appeared first on Aprio.

    17 min
  3. Risk Bites: 2025 Restaurant, Franchise, & Hospitality Survival Guide

    02/20/2025

    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 how investing in insurance ultimately helps your bottom line. The post Risk Bites: 2025 Restaurant, Franchise, & Hospitality Survival Guide appeared first on Aprio.

    14 min
  4. Books, Podcasts, and PR: Elevating the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry through Words

    01/02/2025

    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 of the top chefs in the world. Tune in now to hear how it all started and her ‘what’s next’ in the industry. Something’s definitely cookin’! The post Books, Podcasts, and PR: Elevating the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry through Words appeared first on Aprio.

    15 min
  5. New Era, New Rules: The Future of Labor Relations Practices in the New Administration

    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 employee policies. With the new administration’s policies on technology, taxation, and immigration, what’s next for labor relations practices in the hospitality industry? The post New Era, New Rules: The Future of Labor Relations Practices in the New Administration appeared first on Aprio.

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

    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 life, “I wanted to eat great food, drink great wine, and travel to amazing places … and have amazing experiences with people I care about,” and that’s how he started Bottle Bank, an experiential wine tasting lounge in Atlanta. Damon said he wanted to provide guests “an experience that encourages wine lovers to sit back, relax, and spend time with like-minded individuals enjoying a bottle of wine and the way of life that surrounds it.” Listen more here. The post Wine, Dine and Discover: How Damon Raque Followed His Passion to Bring Wine & Hospitality Together appeared first on Aprio.

    18 min

  7. 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 has served not just in the kitchen but in the community. Sharing his knowledge, guidance, and wisdom, Chef Jeff has truly done it all in the culinary world. Chef Jeff’s dedication to serving beyond the kitchen is a testament to the many people he has cared for through his food and words. Listen now for an inspirational slice of life from Chef Jeff. The post Cooking with Heart and Purpose: How Jeff Freehof Serves the Community Beyond the Kitchen appeared first on Aprio.

    16 min

  8. 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 2006, the KFC Foundation has provided more than $36 million in their charitable programs that support and empower their employees, students, and non-profit organizations. Tune in now to learn more about how the KFC Foundation is making a real difference by delivering more than just delicious chicken. The post Secret Recipe for Good: How Emma Horn Drives the KFC Foundation’s Charitable Programs appeared first on Aprio.

    13 min
  9. Rao’s Restaurant: Where Old School Meets Fine Dining

    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 single toughest restaurant reservation to get in the United States, bar none.” Listen now to learn about Rao’s recipe for success. The post Rao’s Restaurant: Where Old School Meets Fine Dining appeared first on Aprio.

    17 min

  10. 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 change the world with the power of food.  The post Changing the World One Meal at a Time appeared first on Aprio.

    16 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dana Zukofsky
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2022 All Rights Reserved
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