Dan Monaco, Owner of Town Hero Subs and OpenOrderAI Ep. 51

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, Chris sits down with Dan Monaco, owner of Town Hero Subs and creator of Order Hero AI, to discuss entrepreneurship, restaurant branding, and how technology is transforming the food service industry.

Dan shares his journey from growing up in the restaurant business in New York to building a career in fintech before taking a leap of faith and purchasing a sandwich shop in Lantana. He explains how he transformed that opportunity into Town Hero Subs, built a recognizable brand, expanded into Lake Worth, and used social media and creative marketing to generate buzz and attract customers.

The conversation also explores the story behind Town Hero's unique branding, the importance of building a strong team, and the company's community-focused mission through its "Hero for Hero" initiative. Dan also pulls back the curtain on Town Heroes, the restaurant's creative docuseries, and introduces Order Hero AI, an innovative platform designed to streamline restaurant ordering, reduce labor costs, improve customer experiences, and help business owners make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Plus, Dan shares his favorite Palm Beach County dining destination, highlights other local businesses he loves supporting, and explains why building a brand should always be about something bigger than just selling sandwiches.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about taking risks, thinking outside the box, embracing AI, and building a business that makes a difference in the community.