Kuypers Creative
Thoughts, stories and ideas from the restaurant world.
February 16, 2026
Let's get real for a second. You didn't open a restaurant to become an IT specialist. You opened it because you love hospitality, you've got a…
Read the story : Why Do Restaurants Fail? 7 Tech Mistakes You’re Making Right Now (And How to Fix Them)February 15, 2026
Look, I'm not proud of this, but last Tuesday, my wife and I were sitting at this gorgeous Italian spot in Manhattan, candlelight, wine list thicker…
Read the story : Sunday Confessions: Why I Check Restaurant Systems Pro on Date Night (And Other Signs You’ve Been in Hospitality Too Long)February 14, 2026
Let's kill the myth right now: 90% of restaurants do NOT fail in their first year. That statistic has been passed around the industry like a…
Read the story : Why Do Restaurants Fail? The Ultimate Data Deep-Dive: 47 Charts, 12 Experts, and the Brutal Truth About Survival RatesFebruary 13, 2026
The restaurant industry's most valuable lessons often come from brands navigating transformation. TGI Fridays, Pei Wei Asian Kitchen, and emerging multi-unit operators demonstrate that sustainable growth…
Read the story : Behind the Brand: What TGI Fridays, Pei Wei & Rising Stars Teach About Restaurant SystemsFebruary 13, 2026
Okay, here's the plot twist you didn't see coming: The top independent restaurants are using technology you've never heard of, but not in the way you…
Read the story : Are Top 100 Independent Restaurants Using Tech You’ve Never Heard Of? (Spoiler: Yes)February 12, 2026
Today, February 12, 2026, the National Restaurant Association dropped their annual "State of the Industry" report like a bomb made of spreadsheets and optimism. And let…
Read the story : 1.5 Trillion Tacos (and Other 2026 Predictions): Breaking Down the State of the Industry
