Kuypers Creative
Thoughts, stories and ideas from the restaurant world.
February 26, 2026
Let’s be honest for a second: running a restaurant is basically like trying to conduct a symphony while the woodwinds are on fire, the percussionist is…
Read the story : Video Analytics for Restaurants: The Simple Trick to Improve Your Speed of Service Right NowFebruary 25, 2026
Let’s be real for a second: the "independent restaurant" label is often a bit of a romantic trap. We love the idea of a scrappy owner-operator…
Read the story : Top 100 Independent Restaurants Spotlight: The Secret Group Purchasing Power of BacariFebruary 25, 2026
Let’s be real for a second: running a restaurant is basically like trying to conduct a symphony while the stage is on fire and the violinists…
Read the story : Video Analytics Matters: Why Your Cameras Are the Secret to Faster Table TurnsFebruary 24, 2026
Let’s be real for a second: the restaurant industry is currently obsessed with "scale." If you aren't backed by a private equity firm with a three-letter…
Read the story : The Ultimate Guide to Top 100 Independent Restaurants: Everything You Need to Succeed Without a Massive GPOFebruary 24, 2026
Look, I'm not here to sugarcoat it. You're probably bleeding money right now, and you don't even know it's happening. While you're obsessing over menu prices…
Read the story : Why Do Restaurants Fail? 5 Tech Mistakes You’re Making Right Now (And the Simple Fixes)February 23, 2026
You know that feeling when you see someone walk into a restaurant and the staff already knows what they're ordering? That's not luck. That's loyalty. And…
Read the story : Behind the Brand: How Sweetgreen Built Their Loyal Following (And What You Can Learn)
