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Navigating the Future of Dining: Foodini and the Rise of Allergy-Friendly Menus with Dylan McDonnell
Episode 1312th November 2025 • Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners • Brianna Jovahn
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In this wildcard episode, we sit down with Dylan McDonnell, the innovative founder behind Foodini, a platform revolutionizing how restaurants understand and cater to their customers’ dietary needs. Dylan shares how a frustration with limited food options sparked a data-driven movement that bridges inclusivity, technology, and dining. From coded menus to scaling operations across major cities, this episode dives into the intersection of food, tech, and innovation—showing how one idea can reshape an entire industry.

Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Food Allergy Awareness

00:46 Welcome to Dallas, Texas: What's Good Podcast

01:09 Meet Dylan McDonnell: Founder of Foodini

01:33 The Birth of Foodini: A Personal Journey

04:27 Understanding the Data Challenge in Restaurants

07:02 How Foodini Simplifies the Process

08:06 Marketing Foodini to Restaurants

13:54 Navigating New Regulations and Scaling Nationwide

19:18 The Evolution and Vision of Foodini

21:43 Conclusion and Contact Information

Guest Details

Dylan McDonnell is the founder and CEO of Foodini, a tech-powered platform that helps restaurants make their menus more inclusive and data-informed. Through a blend of innovation and empathy, Dylan is redefining how people dine by ensuring that dietary needs are not an afterthought but a standard. His work bridges the gap between customer experience, accessibility, and culinary creativity.

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Hungry for more innovation? Explore how Foodini is shaping the future of dining at www.foodini.co.

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