August 6th 2024.
Meet Kevin Kelley, a trailblazer and tastemaker based in Dallas, whose passion for creating welcoming destinations for people of color has brought him countless opportunities across America. As the sole owner of Kevin Kelley Concepts, a rising national hospitality group, Kevin has implemented a bold vision for nationwide expansion with speed, skill, and determination.
With a background as an attorney, entrepreneur, restaurateur, and progressive visionary, Kevin has been the driving force behind the success of Kevin Kelley Concepts. His drive, dedication to service, ability to inspire those around him, and selflessness in creating opportunities have all contributed to the group's timely success.
In 2006, Kevin founded the Kelley Law Firm, P.C. in Dallas, Texas, specializing in wrongful death, serious injury, and business litigation cases. Over the past eighteen years, the firm has recovered over half a billion dollars for families who have suffered from injury or wrongful death. Kevin's commitment to serving the community and supporting the underdogs is evident in the firm's international representation of those who have been wronged or harmed by others.
But Kevin Kelley Concepts is not just about law. It also consists of three hospitality brands across six locations nationwide: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, Club VIVO, and KANVAS Sports + Social. In these ventures, Kevin has made it a priority to employ over 800 people of color, reflecting his dedication to creating opportunities for those who may otherwise struggle to find them.
The grand opening of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in 2020 surpassed all expectations, establishing itself as a premier Southern comfort restaurant. Kevin personally designed the restaurant's prime, metropolitan location to provide customers with an exceptional ambiance. Every menu item, crafted cocktail, and dessert is meticulously selected and tasted by Kevin himself, ensuring the highest quality. The restaurant's core values are centered on four things: great service, delicious Southern comfort food, creative hand-crafted cocktails, and unforgettable experiences. In just four years, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley has expanded to three major cities, serving over 500,000 satisfied customers regularly in Chicago, IL, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, NC.
But Kevin's ventures are not limited to food and drink. His passion for creating welcoming spaces extends to Club VIVO, Dallas' number one Latin nightclub, located at 1930 Pacific Ave. The 19,000 square feet club, owned and operated by Kevin, boasts a primarily Latin staff who are passionate about serving their diverse customer base with a sense of community and care. And Kevin's newest addition to the Kevin Kelley Concepts family is Kanvas Sports + Social, an elevated sports viewing destination in Deep Ellum, Dallas. This impressive space spans over 10,000 square feet, featuring two floor-level dining areas, an upper-level lounge, bar, and kitchen, creating the ultimate double-decker sports lounge experience in Dallas.
But Kevin's impact goes beyond his successful businesses. His leadership and goal-oriented approach have empowered hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals to reach their full potential through opportunities provided by Kevin Kelley Concepts. Whether as paralegals, attorneys, restaurant general managers, assistant managers, beverage directors, reservation directors, marketing directors, or brand publicists, many have gotten their start in the professional world thanks to Kevin's leadership and direction.
With his unwavering commitment to his principles and driving ambition, Kevin Kelley continues to make a positive impact on the community and pave the way for future generations of professionals. To learn more about Kevin and his ventures, visit www.kitchenkocktailsusa.com.
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