Doug Radkey
Doug Radkey’s impressive career spans more than 25 years and includes all aspects of bar, restaurant, and hotel development. During this time, he has become a thought leader within the industry while developing over 300 new concepts in addition to being the project manager for countless start-up projects throughout the world.
Doug not only works ‘behind the scenes’ of today’s leading hospitality brands as the President and principal consultant for KRG Hospitality, but he is an internationally recognized speaker, industry columnist, and 2x published author.
He has spoken at a variety of industry shows, including the Bar & Restaurant in Las Vegas, The New York Restaurant & Food Service Show, The Western Food Service & Hospitality Show (LA), The Foodservice & Lodging Show in Orlando, and The Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto, and the National Restaurant Show in Chicago – among many others.
He has been featured as an ‘industry expert’ in many regional newspapers, industry podcasts, and radio shows along with The Today Show by NBC Networks while writing featured articles for all of your favorite industry magazines.
Doug also wrote and published (2018) ‘Bar Hacks’; a powerhouse of a book for anyone looking to start-up or improve upon their bar or restaurant. As a follow-up, Doug also wrote and published (2021) ‘Hacking the New Normal’; hitting the reset button on the hospitality industry.
Each and every project by KRG Hospitality is overseen and personally signed-off by Doug Radkey, providing you with the confidence that both your dream and your investment, is carefully considered and efficiently taken-care of.
Doug has also earned the following:
Accredited for Teaching Hospitality Management Through the American Hotel & Lodging Institute (USA) with a Focus on Food, Beverage, and Hotel Operations Management
Business Diploma from Mohawk College (Canada) for Business + Marketing + Operations
Successful Negotiations from University of Michigan (USA)
Greening the Economy + Developing Sustainable Cities (Lund University-Sweden)
Sustainable Tourism – Promoting Environmental Public Health (University of Copenhagen)
FUN FACT:
Doug started waterskiing at the age of three-and-a-half and was a competitive wakeboarder for over ten years. His passion outside of ‘work’ is now travelling and exploring this incredible world with his family. Ready to meet Doug?
The Hospitality Reinvented Podcast hosted by Doug Radkey is where you can discover new ways to execute strategies and adapt to emerging trends.
This book explores how to hit the reset button on your business, covering new operating models, guest expectations, and ways to innovate.
Covering the fundamentals of creating an epic bar concept, it has sold over 3,000 copies and continues to be a go-to resource for operators around the world.
Recent Articles
Privilege of Being a Coach & Consultant
It’s not a right, it’s a privilege to be a coach and consultant in the hospitality industry, and I don’t take that lightly.
Superhuman Hospitality: A New Era
Let’s get one thing straight: artificial intelligence is not here to replace humans in hospitality, it’s here to make us better.
You Will Fail Without Strategic Clarity
Success in the hospitality industry—whether operating a bar, restaurant, or hotel—requires more than just passion, ambition, and a quality concept.
