Dana Zukofsky Named to Total Food Service’s 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality: 2025 Edition
March 26, 2025
ATLANTA/NEW YORK CITY – March 26, 2025 – Aprio, the 24th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is proud to announce Dana Zukofsky, managing director of Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality Practice, has been named to Total Food Service’s list of the 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality for 2025. This list celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of women leaders in the industry.
Total Food Service’s 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality list highlights women’s significant impact in the industry. This year’s honorees include leaders excelling in culinary excellence, operations, management, food distribution, equipment sales, restaurant design, and technology. These women are driving change through sustainability initiatives, creative menu development, and cutting-edge restaurant design, setting new standards for the industry.
Dana specializes in guiding multi-location restaurants and franchises through national expansion, helping owners navigate the complexities of growth, financial strategy, and operational efficiency. With over 25 years of experience, Dana collaborates with prominent names in the industry, delivering restaurant consulting, policy development, and revenue-generating growth strategies to empower businesses to scale successfully. She also serves as an advisor, accountant, CFO, and director of finance helping clients identify and implement leading-edge technology solutions to enhance profitability and streamline operations in an evolving marketplace.
With Dana’s leadership, Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality Practice has achieved double-digit revenue growth and expanded its market presence. She has been named to Crain’s New York Business Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law for three consecutive years. In addition to her advisory work, Dana hosts a national podcast dedicated to the restaurant, franchise, and hospitality industry, called Dana Delivers. The program features widely-recognized guests and insightful discussions on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the sector.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dana is committed to giving back to the community. She actively supports City Harvest, a New York City-based food rescue organization, and serves on the boards of Giving Kitchen and the Brooklyn Curling Club.
For more information about Dana Zukofsky, visit aprio.com.
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Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed, and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,000+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology. Aprio.com
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