Dylan McDonnell
CEO
Dylan McDonnell is the Founder and CEO of Foodini, a dietary intelligence platform helping restaurants, hotels, and venues — including Major League Baseball, Bluestone Lane, Marriott, Compass Group, and the José Andrés Group — manage allergen compliance and serve guests with dietary restrictions. A former corporate lawyer who has lived with celiac disease since 2002, Dylan chairs the Guest Communication Board for the FARE Hospitality Alliance. He is also a mentor at the Founder Institute and LP at Mendoza Ventures.
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April 17, 2026
The Overlooked Power of Transparency in Food Safety | Restaurant Compliance & Allergen Data
In this episode of Arthur’s Round Table, Dylan McDonnell explores why transparency in food safety is becoming a defining factor in the future of restaurants and hospitality. As regulation, consumer demand, and technology converge, what was once a back-of-house operational issue is rapidly becoming a strategic advantage. This conversation breaks down how allergen compliance, data visibility, and software are reshaping how food businesses operate—and why ignoring this shift carries real risk. What You’ll Learn Why food safety transparency is becoming essential in hospitality How allergen compliance is evolving across states and regulations Where most restaurants are exposed to risk today How technology creates a “source of truth” for food data Why consumer expectations are shifting rapidly How transparency can increase revenue—not just reduce risk
Guest: Dylan McDonnell