Daniel D. DeLeon is an accomplished entrepreneur with a stellar record of success. Voted as one of the most Influential Restaurant CEOs in the country by Nation’s Restaurant News 2020 & 2021, Rising Restaurant Stars by FSR Magazine, Power List CEOs by Nation's Restaurant News and Mover & Shaker Of The Year by Jacksonville.com; based on his 14 years of entrepreneurship experience. Daniel excels in franchising, start-ups, business development, management, operations and leadership. He has proudly grown six local and diverse businesses from the ground up. He has owned and operated multiple franchise concepts and has excelled in the restaurant industry.
| Season | Rank | Points |
| 2021 | #161 | <10 |
| Current Rank | Peak | Total Points |
| #764 | #488 in 2021 | <10 |
Daniel is not an active nominee for the 2025 season.
Daniel is not an active nominee for the 2025 season.
Daniel is not an active nominee for the 2025 season.
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