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Jun 2020
55m 40s

Shake Shack: Danny Meyer

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Back in 2001, as part of an initiative to revitalize Madison Square Park, Danny Meyer set up a simple hot dog cart. At that time, he had been a leader in New York City's fine dining scene for years, and the hot dog cart was just a side project, something fun to do for the summer. But that one temporary hot dog cart led to Shake Shack, a fast casual restauran ... Show More
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