Dave Magrogan, a 51-year-old Chester County, Pennsylvania and Delray Beach, Florida resident, is the mastermind behind Dave Magrogan Group (DMG) and Harvest Restaurant Holdings (HRH). Magrogan is recognized as a leader in the restaurant industry and small business community. An aggressive promoter, savvy publicist, sought after motivational speaker, author, and dynamic public speaker, he offers experience in concept creation, planning, marketing, small business finance, and business development.

Magrogan grew up in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and first realized his passion for the restaurant industry at age 14 while working at the Lobster Pot in Media. 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 gastropub experience known today as Kildare’s Irish Pubs. Magrogan opened his first location in West Chester, PA in May of 2003. His love for Ireland and authentic Irish cuisine led him to open 14 Kildare’s Irish Pubs across the country. In October 2006, Magrogan established his second concept, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House which he expanded to 5 units in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. In 2010, 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 plant-based dishes, an extensive, award-winning wine list, and seasonal cocktails. In 2013, Magrogan launched his Italian concept, Barra Rossa Ristorante in Philadelphia. Barra Rossa is a bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy where creative dishes are brought to life with local and fresh ingredients paired with a lively atmosphere. By 2019 Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar had grown to nine locations and Magrogan had sold his Kildare’s and Doc Magrogan’s brands to focus on the growth and success of Harvest. During the pandemic, Magrogan focused on opportunities in Florida and Southern States opening a restaurant Rody’s Tavern in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Atlantic Avenue Yacht Club, in Delray Beach, Florida, and the luxurious The Jupiter Grill, a premium coastal steakhouse in Jupiter, Florida. In October of this year, Dave will open The Monterey Grill, a prime steak and seafood restaurant in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey.

In addition to creating and operating his own hospitality brands he looks to invest in entrepreneurs in real estate and finance ventures.

Magrogan was recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year in 2007 and his company, the Dave Magrogan Group, was one of the Top 100 growing companies of Philadelphia in 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2012. He was also awarded Smart CEO’s Future 50 Award, and 2011 Top CEO Award. In 2017 he was awarded the Leadership in Business award from the National Kidney Foundation. Dave serves on the Boards of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, Mac’s Fund, The Satell Institute, The Chesco Chamber, and The Mill at Anselma Preservation and Education Trust in Chester Springs. To help small businesses in Pennsylvania he created the Common Sense Coalition PAC in 2021. In 2022, Dave was named Chester County Citizen of the Year in recognition of his work to help the restaurant industry during the pandemic.

His book, “Do It Rhino Style” has become a cult favorite of entrepreneurs and business leaders around the world. His motivational speaking takes Dave all around the world to share his message of charging at life like a Rhino!