Founded in 1993 by President and CEO Kevin Johnson, KAJ Hospitality has evolved from a single hotel company in South Dakota into a multi-unit hospitality development and management firm operating throughout the Midwest. The company focuses on the select service and upscale segments of the hotel industry, aiming to maximize efficiencies and economies of scale by clustering properties in the same markets. KAJ Hospitality serves a diverse range of clients, including business and leisure travelers, offering high-quality accommodations and services. The company operates in markets such as Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD, Omaha, NE, and Wichita, KS, with both owned properties and projects in planning or under development. KAJ Hospitality generates revenue through hotel operations, including room bookings, food and beverage services, and event hosting. The business model emphasizes strategic market positioning and operational efficiency to drive profitability.

Keywords: hospitality, hotel development, management, Midwest, select service, upscale, efficiency, economies of scale, market clustering, revenue generation.