Brian Margulis, MCFE 

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Principal and Partner of Creative Hospitality Associates

A member of the International Foodservice Executives Association and Chapter President for the Illinois Restaurant Association, Margulis is an operations specialist with extensive experience in single and multi-unit management. Margulis has been a valuable resource to organizations looking for turnaround, sales improvement, growth and expansion and new business development.

After several years with Chicago's Levy Restaurants, he became V.P./Director of Operations for Chicago Dining Authority, where he helped develop and grow the operations of Harry Caray's, the Hyatt Prairie, and Burhop's Restaurant.

Margulis utilizes real and practical operations systems, cutting edge developments and proven professional talent to craft programs tailored to each client’s needs.

Margulis is a University of Illinois graduate and holds a Masters in Hospitality Management and Tourism from Roosevelt University. He is an adjunct Professor of Hospitality Management at Roosevelt University.

His expertise includes operation’s analysis, internal controls and management development.

Along with Chuck Hamburg, Brian was the General Partner of Flatlander's Restaurant & Brewery in Lincolnshire Illinois before selling the restaurant in March of 2007.

Together with Chuck Hamburg, Brian Margulis leads all project development efforts for each client.

Brian Margulis is a certified TIPS and BASSET alcohol awareness trainer.