Fifty/50 Group Acquires Korgen Hospitality

Chicago's Fifty/50 Group announced the acquisition of Korgen Hospitality to expand their new consulting division of their group. Korgen Hospitality, founded in 2018 by Ken McGarrie and Morgen Klepfer, is a restaurant consulting group with clients nationwide. Ken McGarrie is also the author of the Amazon best seller “The Surprise Restaurant Manager”, a guide for developing proven management skills.

“The Fifty/50 Group, in fact, has hired Ken previously for specific projects with very measurable KPIs, because even established hospitality groups need an expert consultant to achieve a desired outcome within a specific timeframe,” said Scott Weiner, Principal and co-founder of The Fifty/50 Group. “Positive outcomes, shared methodology, and a belief in the same core values became the formation of the Group’s consulting division and partnership with Korgen.”

Under the guidance of Fifty/50 Group Partner Mark Braver, and Ken McGarrie, Fifty/50 Group Consulting draws from extensive experience in the hospitality sector to collaborate with a variety of clients, helping them tackle their most pressing challenges and seize opportunities. Clients who work with Fifty/50 Group Consulting benefit from the expertise of not only the Leadership Team but also from a network of operators across various ventures, who bring specialized skills in strategic planning, operational management, and leadership training.

Fifty/50 Group Consulting reaches beyond the restaurant industry, utilizing their passion and knowledge to improve hospitality for all sectors of business. “The business of hospitality can be effectively applied to many industries,” said Mark Braver, Director of Operations and Partner of The Fifty/50 Group. “Our focus on understanding budgets, optimizing costs, and ensuring a healthy financial structure, combined with a true passion for delighting our guests, creates an environment where results go hand in hand with a positive and authentic experience for our staff and guests alike.”

Fifty/50 Consulting has resources to serve clients nationwide, and offers custom support and guidance, as well as leadership seminars hosted in select Chicago locations, including those in the Willis Tower or Chicago’s famed Second City.