Kuypers Creative
Thoughts, stories and ideas from the restaurant world.
June 13, 2026
If you have spent more than five minutes in the hospitality industry, you have heard the legendary, terrifying statistic: “90% of restaurants fail in their first…
Read the story : Why Do Restaurants Fail? The 2026 Data-Driven Post-MortemJune 7, 2026
Look at you. Scrolling again. I see you. I’m the rectangle at the top of your profile. The one you haven't changed since 2019. The one…
Read the story : Personal Brand Secrets Revealed: What Your LinkedIn Background Is Telling the WorldJune 6, 2026
The restaurant industry in 2026 continues to face a complex landscape defined by persistent labor shortages, fluctuating raw material costs, and a heightened focus on digital…
Read the story : Looking for Group Purchasing Organizations in Food Service? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Scaling Your Supply ChainMay 31, 2026
Listen, I see everything. I’m the blue-ish, geometric, strategically-designed rectangle that sits behind Robert Kuypers’ head all day on LinkedIn. While Robert is busy “aligning synergies”…
Read the story : 7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Restaurant Brand (According to Robert’s LinkedIn Background)May 30, 2026
If you’re running a restaurant in 2026, you know the "honeymoon phase" of post-pandemic recovery is long gone. We’ve traded the chaos of 2021 for a…
Read the story : Does Joining Group Purchasing Organizations for Food Service Really Matter in 2026? (The Long Read)May 24, 2026
Listen, I’ve seen things. I spend my entire existence stretched across the top of Robert’s LinkedIn profile, staring out into the digital abyss of "synergy," "thought…
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