Daniel Harris  Meyer net worth and biography

Daniel Meyer Biography and Net Worth

Director of Shake Shack

Daniel Meyer is the founder and board chairman of Shake Shack, a role he has held since 2010. Shake Shack was founded as a modern roadside burger restaurant and it became a public company in 2015.

Meyer is also the founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group which operates a variety of award-winning restaurants, including Union Square Cafe, Maialino, The Modern, Blue Smoke, Gramercy Tavern, Jazz Standard, Daily Provisions, and more. The company also operates an event business, Union Square Events. Among them, the restaurants have been the recipients of 28 James Beard Awards.

He currently sits on the boards of Olo and Tender Greens, as well as the following nonprofits, Madison Square Park Conservancy (which he founded), Share Our Strength and the Irving Harris Foundation. He previously served on the boards of Sotheby’s, The Container Store and OpenTable, as well as the nonprofit boards of City Harvest, New Yorkers for Parks, Union Square Partnership and NYC & Co.

Meyer is also the co-author of the best-selling “Union Square Cafe Cookbook” and the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business.”

He has also received numerous awards for his leadership and humanitarianism, including the Julia Child Award in 2017, a spot on the TIME 100 “Most Influential People” list in 2015, the Aspen Institute’s Preston Robert Tisch Award in Civic Leadership in 2012, NYU’s Lewis Rudin Award for Exemplary Service to New York City award in 2011, and the IFMA Gold Plate Award in 2000. 

Meyer earned his undergraduate degree from Trinity College. He lives in New York City with his wife and four children.

What is Daniel Harris Meyer's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Daniel Harris Meyer is at least $50.10 million as of March 1st, 2024. Mr. Meyer owns 480,437 shares of Shake Shack stock worth more than $50,099,970 as of March 27th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Meyer may own. Additionally, Mr. Meyer receives a salary of $18,750.00 as Director at Shake Shack. Learn More about Daniel Harris Meyer's net worth.

How old is Daniel Harris Meyer?

Mr. Meyer is currently 66 years old. There are 3 older executives and no younger executives at Shake Shack. Learn More on Daniel Harris Meyer's age.

What is Daniel Harris Meyer's salary?

As the Director of Shake Shack Inc., Mr. Meyer earns $18,750.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Mr. Meyer. The highest earning executive at Shake Shack is Mr. Randall J. Garutti, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $1,850,000.00 per year. Learn More on Daniel Harris Meyer's salary.

How do I contact Daniel Harris Meyer?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Meyer and other Shake Shack executives is 225 VARICK STREET SUITE 301, NEW YORK NY, 10014. Shake Shack can also be reached via phone at (646) 747-7200 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Daniel Harris Meyer's contact information.

Has Daniel Harris Meyer been buying or selling shares of Shake Shack?

Within the last three months, Daniel Harris Meyer has sold $10,114,698.30 of Shake Shack stock. Most recently, Daniel Harris Meyer sold 40,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.34, for a transaction totalling $4,253,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 480,437 shares of the company's stock, valued at $51,089,670.58. Learn More on Daniel Harris Meyer's trading history.

Who are Shake Shack's active insiders?

Shake Shack's insider roster includes Jeffrey Flug (Director), Randall Garutti (CEO), Zach Koff (COO), Jenna Lyons (Director), and Daniel Meyer (Director). Learn More on Shake Shack's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Shake Shack?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 10 times. They sold a total of 108,366 shares worth more than $10,742,209.57. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 4th when Director Jeffrey Flug sold 304 shares worth more than $32,847.20. Insiders at Shake Shack own 10.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Shake Shack.

Information on this page was last updated on 3/4/2024.

Daniel Harris Meyer Insider Trading History at Shake Shack

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
3/1/2024Sell40,000$106.34$4,253,600.00480,437View SEC Filing Icon  
2/26/2024Sell6,034$100.08$603,882.72520,437View SEC Filing Icon  
2/23/2024Sell23,966$100.13$2,399,715.58526,471View SEC Filing Icon  
2/15/2024Sell30,000$95.25$2,857,500.00550,437View SEC Filing Icon  
7/11/2022Buy21,000$39.58$831,180.00576,364View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2021Sell110,000$116.53$12,818,300.00985View SEC Filing Icon  
2/1/2021Sell110,000$111.75$12,292,500.00985View SEC Filing Icon  
1/4/2021Sell10,885$83.01$903,563.85985View SEC Filing Icon  
12/1/2020Sell125,000$80.97$10,121,250.00985View SEC Filing Icon  
11/2/2020Sell75,000$65.14$4,885,500.001,364View SEC Filing Icon  
10/23/2020Sell14,115$75.06$1,059,471.901,364View SEC Filing Icon  
10/8/2020Sell25,000$70.27$1,756,750.001,364View SEC Filing Icon  
10/1/2020Sell69,974$64.81$4,535,014.941,364View SEC Filing Icon  
9/10/2020Sell25,000$70.63$1,765,750.001,364View SEC Filing Icon  
9/1/2020Sell50,000$68.17$3,408,500.001,364View SEC Filing Icon  
8/27/2020Sell25,000$65.16$1,629,000.001,364View SEC Filing Icon  
8/14/2020Sell1,666$55.06$91,729.961,364View SEC Filing Icon  
8/11/2020Sell23,334$55.03$1,284,070.021,364View SEC Filing Icon  
7/29/2020Sell25,000$55.09$1,377,250.001,364View SEC Filing Icon  
6/1/2020Sell25,000$55.16$1,379,000.00380View SEC Filing Icon  
5/8/2020Sell25,000$55.15$1,378,750.00380View SEC Filing Icon  
4/29/2020Sell25,000$55.23$1,380,750.00380View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2019Sell25,000$75.50$1,887,500.001,411View SEC Filing Icon  
7/3/2019Sell21,370$70.19$1,499,960.301,411View SEC Filing Icon  
7/1/2019Sell103,630$69.52$7,204,357.601,411View SEC Filing Icon  
6/27/2019Sell20,565$70.07$1,440,989.551,411View SEC Filing Icon  
6/4/2019Sell75,000$59.61$4,470,750.001,032View SEC Filing Icon  
5/1/2019Sell75,000$61.55$4,616,250.001,032View SEC Filing Icon  
4/22/2019Sell1,000$60.11$60,110.001,032View SEC Filing Icon  
4/16/2019Sell65,068$59.84$3,893,669.121,032View SEC Filing Icon  
10/1/2018Sell10,000$62.08$620,800.001,032View SEC Filing Icon  
9/25/2018Sell10,000$60.24$602,400.001,032View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2018Sell75,000$61.81$4,635,750.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/2/2018Sell75,000$65.31$4,898,250.001,032View SEC Filing Icon  
6/1/2018Sell95,000$60.02$5,701,900.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
5/4/2018Sell45,000$55.76$2,509,200.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
5/1/2018Sell10,000$46.93$469,300.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/1/2018Sell100,000$42.90$4,290,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/2/2018Sell100,000$43.79$4,379,000.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
12/18/2017Sell100,000$45.93$4,593,000.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
11/9/2017Sell15,000$37.11$556,650.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
11/6/2017Sell45,000$36.27$1,632,150.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
11/3/2017Sell35,000$36.15$1,265,250.00642View SEC Filing Icon  
6/8/2017Sell25,000$38.04$951,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/5/2017Sell20,000$36.01$720,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/4/2017Sell20,000$38.01$760,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/9/2016Sell20,000$38.02$760,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/1/2016Sell95,238$36.60$3,485,710.80View SEC Filing Icon  
8/5/2016Sell21,688$40.01$867,736.88View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2016Sell8,312$40.02$332,646.24View SEC Filing Icon  
7/22/2016Sell29,900$40.02$1,196,598.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/13/2016Sell100$40.00$4,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2016Sell30,000$40.35$1,210,500.001,270,136View SEC Filing Icon  
2/23/2016Sell30,000$40.05$1,201,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Daniel Harris Meyer Buying and Selling Activity at Shake Shack

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Shake Shack Company Overview

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Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates, and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. Its Shacks offers hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, crinkle cut fries, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine, and other products. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Today's Range

Now: $104.28
Low: $102.01
High: $104.84

50 Day Range

MA: $91.55
Low: $67.50
High: $109.27

2 Week Range

Now: $104.28
Low: $52.63
High: $110.90

Volume

914,575 shs

Average Volume

963,638 shs

Market Capitalization

$4.41 billion

P/E Ratio

226.70

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.81