Hacking the New Normal: Hitting the Reset Button on the Hospitality Industry

by Doug Radkey, Jennifer Radkey (Editor), David Klemt (Foreword)

The world around us has changed. The food & beverage industry has changed. The hospitality industry has changed. But will some ways of life change for the better? Will perhaps the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industry come out of the COVID-19 pandemic – even stronger? There’s no question, resets are major undertakings, but it will provide us with a clean start and that’s what this industry needs. The COVID-19 pandemic may have provided us with that once in a lifetime opportunity to do just that. We will in fact be defined by our next decision, our next motion, our next behavior - good or bad. Your life and your hospitality business is going to be defined by what you do next. It is what you do now that will make a difference. This book may not contain all the answers—it’s not a Magic 8-Ball. But Doug Radkey, following up on his first book, Bar Developing the Fundamentals for an Epic Bar, will explain the need and importance of resetting the industry. “The purpose of this book is to rebuild confidence for the future of this industry and to do whatever I can, within my power, to help others prepare for what is needed to not only rebuild - but win in this industry as we beat the COVID-19 pandemic”. Do you think you can hit the reset button on your approach to business? Do you think you can help hit the reset button on this industry? I have made the decision to do so. The question remains, have you?

197 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 15, 2021

About the author

Doug Radkey has 20+ years of food and beverage industry experience, including 10+ years of consulting experience. Through his business, Key Restaurant Group, Doug has helped grow numerous independent brands across North America. He began the writing component of his career as a columnist for Foodable TV, Typsy and other leading hospitality magazines. Bar Hacks is his first published book.
Doug is married to Jennifer, who is editor of Bar Hacks, and is father to one little girl. He believes in following your passion and continuously learning and growing.
On his personal bookshelf, you will find books by business and hospitality experts, along with an eclectic collection of cookbooks and inspirational biographies.
Keep an eye open for future restaurant and bar related books written by Doug!