"Winning in hospitality is one thing—building a legacy is another."

In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey breaks down what it truly means to create a legacy brand in the bar, restaurant, and hotel industry.

A legacy isn’t just about surviving for decades—it’s about influence, impact, and creating something that pushes the industry forward.

In this episode, Doug shares real-world examples of brands that changed the industry, the mindset shift required to lead at this level, and how to ensure your hospitality concept leads, inspires, and creates movements.

After eight deep-dive episodes on the playbooks you need to start, stabilize, and scale your hospitality business, how do you bring it all together into a high-impact, investment-ready pitch?

In this episode, Doug Radkey breaks down the two criticaldocuments that will define your success when not only getting buy-in from your team – but when seeking investors, lenders, or stakeholders: The Executive Summary and the Investor Pitch Deck.

Too many hospitality entrepreneurs overwhelm their team and investors with excessive details or underwhelm them with vague ideas.

Your job is to distill clarity from complexity—presenting your concept in a way that is precise and compelling.

We’ll discuss:

• What belongs in an Executive Summary—and why it's another non-negotiable.
• How to craft an Investor Pitch Deck that gets attention(without losing credibility).
• The key financials, market data, and storytelling strategies that make or break a deal.

If you’re ready to get buy-in from your team, secure funding, and turn your concept into reality, this episode is a must-listen.

Most people think a business plan is the first step in launching a hospitality concept—but that’s the wrong approach.

In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey challenges the outdated mindset around business plans and reveals why it should be the final playbook you create, not the first.

A business plan isn’t just for securing funding—it’s the operational playbook that keeps your business running, scaling, and winning.

From day-to-day execution and team structures to systems management and long-term strategy, this episode dives into how a Business Plan Playbook serves as your ultimate blueprint for success.

If you’ve ever written a business plan just to get a loan—and then tossed it aside—this episode will change the way you think about planning, execution, and building a sustainable business.

In hospitality, passion isn’t enough—financial mastery is what separates those who thrive from those who fail. Your bar, restaurant, or hotel isn’t just about great food, drinks, or service—it’s about profitability, cash flow, and long-term sustainability.

In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey dives deep into the Financial Playbook, breaking down why every dollar must have a purpose, why pricing should be a science (not a guess), and why tracking key financial metrics is non-negotiable.

If you’re operating on hope instead of strategy, this episode will change the way you think about your business. Listen now and take control of your numbers before they control you.

Having a great concept isn’t enough—if no one knows about your bar, restaurant, or hotel, it doesn’t matter. Marketing isn’t about throwing up random social media posts and hoping for the best—it’s about strategy, execution, and consistency.

In this episode ofHospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey dives into the Marketing Playbook—a structured approach to guest awareness, engagement, and retention. Learn how to map out your guest journey, refine your brand messaging, build a profitable database, and implement a marketing strategy that actually delivers ROI.

Stop guessing. Start growing. Listen now!

If your bar, restaurant, or hotel isn’t powered by the right technology, you’re already falling behind. In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey breaks down why a Tech-Stack Playbook is critical to streamlining operations, enhancing guest experiences, and maximizing profitability.

From POS/PMS systems and revenue management tools to kitchen display systems, inventory tracking, guest-facing tech, and marketing automation, Doug walks you through the essential tech every operator needs—and how to ensure it all works together.

Stop running your business with outdated systems. Listen now and build a tech strategy that drives success! 🎧

Your brand is more than a logo—it’s the emotional connection your guests have with your business. In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey breaks down why a Brand Strategy Playbook is essential for bars, restaurants, and hotels looking to stand out, scale, and win!

From choosing the right name to color psychology, brand positioning, and activation, this episode explores how defining your brand with strategic clarity creates long-term success. If you’re building or refining a hospitality concept, this is the playbook you can’t afford to skip.

🎧 Listen now and take control of your brand’s future!

In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey dives into the essential role of a Prototype Playbook for bars, restaurants, and hotels.

Before you ever sign a lease, this playbook bridges your business model with your physical space, ensuring seamless functionality, guest experience, and scalability.

Doug explains why this tool is critical for short-term execution and long-term growth, covering topics like test layouts, flow optimization, cost clarity, and operational readiness.

Learn how to align your vision with reality, avoid costly mistakes, and set your brand up for scalable success.

In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, host Doug Radkey breaks down the critical importance of a Concept Development Playbook for bars, restaurants, and hotels.

More than just a collection of ideas, this playbook transforms your vision into a strategic, actionable roadmap—aligning design, operations, and guest experience with your business objectives.

Doug shares why a well-crafted playbook is an asset that fosters strategic clarity, inspires investor confidence, and provides an operational blueprint to ensure your concept is not just unique but profitable.

In this episode of Hospitality Reinvented, Doug Radkey dives into one of the most vital yet often overlooked steps in launching a successful hospitality concept: the feasibility study.

Whether you’re planning a bar, restaurant, or hotel, a feasibility study lays the foundation for informed decision-making and long-term success.

Doug breaks down the key elements, including market analysis, site selection, financial projections, and competitive positioning.

He explains why skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes and how a thorough feasibility study can help secure funding, refine your concept, and align your vision with realistic outcomes.

Ready to take the first step toward launching your dream hospitality concept?

Book your spot in the next Start-Up Masterclass, hosted monthly by Doug Radkey and KRG Hospitality.

This hands-on session will equip you with the tools and insights to bring your vision to life.

Reserve your spot today:

https://get.krghospitality.com/masterclass/