We help motel and boutique hotel founders, investors, and developers cut through uncertainty and complexity so they can start, stabilize, and scale properties that drive profit, not just occupancy.
The Hotel Experience
Our clients don’t guess; they plan and operate with precision. We start with a feasibility study that does more than check boxes, it removes the risks from your vision and maps your path to market-fit along with our 7 other playbooks.
The Results?
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A creative property driven by an intentional guest experience
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Market-leading ADR and Total Guest Revenue (TGRM)
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Above average year-round occupancy
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Profit margins of 24%+ within the first year
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Premium cap rates driven by stronger NOI and asset appeal
At KRG, we specialize in one- to 100-key properties that want to break away from the brand flags and build something truly unique and iconic. From pre-development strategy to end-to-end execution, we bring you the financial modeling, guest experience design, and revenue-driving systems you need to stand out and stay booked, year-after-year.
KRG Method
Providing hotel operators and developers a proven framework to align brand, guest experience, operations, and financial performance—before a single room is booked. From feasibility to execution, we deliver clarity and investor-ready strategy that accelerates success and reduces costly missteps.
The 8 Playbooks: Feasibility + Concept + Prototype + Brand + Tech-Stack + Marketing + Business Plan + Financial Playbook + Investor Deck
KRG Legacy
We don’t just help you open. We engineer openings that dominate their category, elevate brand value, and generate returns that crush industry norms. From concept to the first guest check-in, KRG Legacy provides end-to-end development and strategy execution for motels and boutique hotels, integrating KRG Method with task-force project management. Legacy+ ensures success post-launch with monthly coaching, KPI alignment, and scalable growth planning with our fractional COO support.
KRG Ignite
Launching a boutique hotel is a high-stakes journey and KRG Ignite exists to make sure you don’t walk it alone. Designed for entrepreneurial hotel owners and developers, Ignite gives you the tools, feedback, and weekly 1-on-1 strategic support to lead your own development confidently from concept to opening. It’s time to lead with precision, not guesswork, with a hospitality start-up coach on your team.
KRG Icon
Transforming current boutique hotel operators into strategic hospitality leaders. With monthly mindset and operational coaching plus accountability and financial feedback loops, you’ll unlock new levels of guest experience, team culture, and bottom-line performance. Want to level up? Icon+ provides on-property assessment and custom roadmap development, driving optimized strategy and results.
Other Flexible Options
Looking for something more flexible? In addition to our core programs, we offer tailored solutions to match your unique needs and pace — including 1:1 Impact Sessions, transformational Mindset Coaching, 20–40 hour consulting retainers, and strategic Fractional COO/CRO partnerships. Whether you need clarity, execution, or leadership support — we meet you where you are and help get you where you’re going.
Connect With KRG
“This was a situation where the match was a perfect fit. We had an idea and general scope for our properties and KRG Hospitality was able to narrow the scope and deliver a well polished study for each. We look forward to the continuous work with KRG as our properties further develop. Thank you so much to you and your team.”
– Julian, Keltic Developments
Hotel Start-Up Cost Guide
Whether you’re an aspiring hotelier building their first property, and experienced developer seeking a reliable budgeting tool, or an investor and contractor aiming to maximize ROI and to stay on budget – this guide is for you. From economy hotels to extended stays, midscale, upscale, and luxury – this intuitive guide has you covered.
Hospitality Reinvented Podcast
The future of hospitality is now, and the Hospitality Reinvented Podcast hosted by Doug Radkey is where you can discover new ways to execute strategies and adapt to emerging trends. Focused on innovation and the next evolution of the industry, this podcast explores what’s shaping the hospitality landscape and how you can stay ahead of the curve.
Hacking The New Normal
The hospitality industry has changed forever, and Hacking the New Normal provides the insights you need to adapt and thrive in the post-pandemic era. This book explores how to hit the reset button on your business, covering new operating models, guest expectations, and ways to innovate. Get ready to reimagine hospitality and make the most of the new opportunities ahead.
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