As pre-open and growth strategists, we help independent restaurant owners and emerging multi-unit groups move from scattered decisions and reactive problem-solving to clear strategy, stronger systems, and disciplined execution.
The Restaurant Experience
Through a proven and systemized sequence of validation, strategic playbooks, coaching, and hands-on coordination, we help you reduce risk, protect capital, align your team, and build a business that is more profitable, scalable, and sustainable.
The Results?
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Average 4-6 months faster to opening day through structured project planning and coordination
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98% start-up success rate in first five years (the industry success rate is only 20%)
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Clients buy-back an average of 20+ hours per week through culture-driven systems and better leadership
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3x-5x improvement in profitability in first year of operations.
The KRG System
From concept and positioning to operations, guest experience, financial structure, and growth planning, our role is to bring clarity to complexity and momentum to execution.
Open with structure, not stress.
We do not just help you open or expand. We help you do it with greater confidence, stronger fundamentals, and a roadmap built for long-term success.
KRG Roadmap
KRG Roadmap is where every successful restaurant begins. In five days, we assess your personal readiness, validate your concept, and pressure-test the business model before any major decisions are made.
This strategic roadmap provides clarity on direction, costs, and next steps, ensuring you move forward with confidence. Your investment is credited toward KRG Method when you’re ready to advance.
KRG Method
This is your unfair advantage before you even think about opening your doors. We develop the full strategic infrastructure for your restaurant; This is non-negotiable. Before signing a lease or accessing capital, your restaurant must be structured, pressure-tested, and aligned to perform with clarity and discipline from day one.
The 8 Playbooks: Feasibility + Concept + Prototype + Brand + Tech-Stack + Marketing + Business Plan + Financial Playbook + Investor Deck
Choice in Next Phase
With your concept validated through Roadmap and strategized through Method, execution becomes the next focus. Choose Ignite for guided leadership or Legacy for turnkey delivery—where both options ensure your restaurant launches with energy supported by structure and consistency.
KRG Ignite
[ Done With You ]
KRG Ignite is the guided pre-open solution for restaurant founders who want to lead their own build with expert support.
Following Method, we coach you one-on-one through each phase with weekly calls, structured milestones, and access to proven resources.
From menu decisions and hiring plans to operational setup and opening readiness, you gain clarity, accountability, and confidence to execute properly without second-guessing critical decisions.
KRG Legacy
[ Done For You ]
KRG Legacy is the end-to-end solution following Method, delivering full pre-open execution for restaurants.
We coordinate people, processes, and project milestones while activating every strategic playbook.
From kitchen design alignment and menu development to hiring frameworks, vendor coordination, and opening readiness, we ensure nothing is left to chance. The result is a disciplined, fully prepared restaurant launch built to perform from day one.
KRG Icon
KRG Icon is your post-open partner for new restaurants, providing structured coaching, strategic reviews, and implementation support. Through a blend of remote guidance and on-site involvement, we align leadership, refine systems, and strengthen financial performance. From team development to margin optimization and guest experience, we help you stabilize operations and build a scalable restaurant that performs consistently beyond the honeymoon phase.
KRG Alumni
KRG Alumni is an option designed for restaurant operators who have stabilized and are ready to scale with intention. Following 12 months in Icon, this program provides further and more advanced one-on-one coaching, group sessions with top operators, masterclasses, and premium resources.
From multi-unit growth to leadership development and financial optimization, you gain the strategic support needed to elevate performance and build a restaurant brand designed for long-term success.
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, KRG Elevate (360 degree assessments), 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.
“As a new restauranteur, I found exactly what I was looking for in Doug Radkey and KRG Hospitality. His expertise in the industry far exceeded my expectations and has provided me with the resources to succeed and thrive. I am beyond grateful”
– Carol, The Pinery
Bar & Restaurant Start-Up Cost Guide
Since 2019, this guide – updated annually – has been downloaded thousands of times by aspiring bar and restaurant owners, developers and contractors, hospitality consultants and coaches, and lenders and investors in the F&B industry. If you’re starting a coffee shop, QSR, bar, restaurant, or nightclub – this guide is for you!
Turn This Way Mindset Podcast
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Hacking The New Normal
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