How Chef Daniel Boulud scaled a restaurant empire with intention

How Chef Daniel Boulud scaled a restaurant empire with intention

July 9, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Chef Daniel Boulud discusses his journey in the restaurant industry and shares insights on scaling a business with intention.

In a highly competitive industry, Chef Daniel Boulud has built an enduring brand defined by excellence over decades. From early days in the kitchen to leading a global restaurant group, he shares what it takes to scale with intention, balance tradition with innovation, and develop teams that sustain excellence over time. Also in this episode: AI's impact on the restaurant industry - including a robotic kitchen Chef Daniel's advice on choosing a mentor wisely How Chef Daniel gives back to the community #CapGroupGlobal This content is intended to highlight issues and be of a general nature. It should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation. Products mentioned are not an offer of the product and may not be available for sale or purchase in all countries. All investments have risk, and you may lose money. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc., and copyrighted to Capital Group and affiliates, 2026, all rights…

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