Dave Magrogan

Dave Magrogan, a 38-year-old native of Brookhaven, PA, is the mastermind behind Dave Magrogan Group (DMG), the parent company to four wildly successful restaurant concepts: Kildare’s Pubs, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House, Mas Mexicali Cantina and Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar. Dave has opened 15 restaurants - five of which opened in 2010. As Owner & CEO of DMG, Magrogan is recognized as a leader in the restaurant industry. An aggressive promoter, savvy publicist, sought after motivational speaker, and dynamic public speaker, he offers experience in concept creation, planning, marketing and business development.

Magrogan first realized his passion for the restaurant industry while working as a dishwasher at the Lobster Pot in Media, PA. For the next several years, he worked various positions including server, bartender, cook and manager. Magrogan now boasts years of experience in the restaurant industry and has held positions in all levels of operations and management. While working in the restaurant industry, Magrogan received a Pre-Med degree from West Chester University and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta. He went on to build two of the largest family practices in Pennsylvania and treated over 800 patients a week.

Although his chiropractic business was successful, Magrogan never lost his passion for the restaurant industry. In 2003, he made a bold decision to pursue his dream and founded DMG. Six months later, he sold his practices and began creating the authentic Irish pub experience known today as Kildare’s Pubs. Magrogan opened his first location in West Chester, Pennsylvania in May of 2003. His love for Ireland and authentic Irish cuisine led him to open additional pubs from Chapel Hill, North Carolina to the University of Notre Dame and Penn State University - making Kildare’s the official tailgate location for many colleges on the east coast. In October 2006, Magrogan established his second concept, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Expanding his oyster house concept, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House in Dover Downs Casino quickly became an award-winning establishment. In March of 2010, he opened Mas Mexicali Cantina - his rock & roll Mexican inspired bar. After researching a number of bars on the west coast, Dave’s inspirations won Mas the title of Best Renovation from Main Line Today. Most recently, he launched the fresh & organic Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania and won Best New Restaurant from Open Table. With a seasonally changing menu, Harvest offers customers locally-grown options under 500 calories including many vegetarian dishes.

Magrogan has achieved many personal and professional accomplishments & accreditations, a list more common for someone twice his age. He is a member of the Presidents Forum of Delaware Valley. Magrogan has been featured in the Who’s Who of Young Professionals and was a finalist in the 2006 and 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year competition. He was also recognized by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s “40 Under 40” in 2007 and Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry as its 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2006, 2007, and 2010 Magrogan’s concepts earned him awards for Philadelphia’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies. His most recent accomplishments in 2010 were receiving the Smart CEO and Future 50 awards. In his spare time, Dave inspires the masses with his Rhino Living Philosophy and his Rapid Goal Achievement System. In 2010 he spoke at prestigious universities, corporate training, events, and conventions to over 10,000 people in the United States and Europe. He wrote a hit book, Do It Rhino Style: Magrogan’s Method to Rapid Goal Achievement ,that has sold over 30,000 copies. Dave has recently spoken on a Goal Setting Tour that included Berlin, Germany, Dublin, Ireland, and Philadelphia, PA, King of Prussia, PA, and Newark, DE. He has coached chiropractic, restaurant, and corporate leaders to help them create successful business and has even hosted his own television series on chiropractic health. There is no stopping this Rhino! He enjoys the charge and taking other Rhinos with him! In Dave’s famous one word...Charge!