Turning Food Allergy Chaos Into Clarity with Dylan McDonnell of Foodini

Turning Food Allergy Chaos Into Clarity with Dylan McDonnell of Foodini

17:59 Mar 9, 2026
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Send a textZack Oates sits down with Dylan McDonnell, founder and CEO of Foodini, to discuss how restaurants can better serve guests with food allergies and dietary needs. Inspired by his own experience living with celiac disease, Dylan built Foodini to bridge the communication gap between restaurants and guests who need accurate allergen information.They explore how technology can simplify allergen management for operators while creating safer and more transparent dining experiences for guests. The conversation also dives into upcoming allergen labeling regulations and why operators should start preparing now.Zack and Dylan discuss: The growing scale of food allergies in the U.S. Why allergen transparency builds guest trust New regulations impacting restaurant menus How personalized digital menus improve ordering Risk mitigation and operational efficiencyThanks, Dylan!Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-mcdonnell-a5787574/https://www.linkedin.com/company/getfoodini/about/https://foodini.co/
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