So, you’re probably just looking for a straight answer: who actually owns Blind Squirrel, and why should you care? A group of local entrepreneurs kicked off the Blind Squirrel restaurant and music venue idea, and now a few key leaders are pushing its growth into places like Florence, Kentucky.
You’ll get a look at the people and companies running the show, how they went from one Louisville spot to branching out, and what else they’re up to. I’ll also cover how ownership shapes the menu, the events, and what kind of vibe you might find before you step inside.
Who Owns Blind Squirrel? Company Ownership and Key Figures
There are actually three different businesses using the “Blind Squirrel” name. Each one has its own owner, its own focus, and a main person you might want to know.
Blind Squirrel Nut Company and Zachary Horton
Blind Squirrel Nut Company makes flavored nuts and small-batch snacks. Zachary Horton owns the brand and shows up on business paperwork and local listings. If you search for the nut company, you’ll see it registered as a food business, selling products in stores and online.
Horton leads product choices, works with suppliers, and handles brand partnerships. He pays close attention to new flavors and retail deals.
The company works from a registered address, and you’ll see it using typical food industry sales and marketing channels.
Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. and Brad Hendricks
Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. runs the game studio Blind Squirrel Games. Brad Hendricks started Blind Squirrel Games in 2010, and he’s still the President and CEO of both the studio and the parent company. He directs studio strategy, builds partnerships with publishers, and oversees remasters, ports, and co-dev projects.
The studio has teams in California, Texas, Colombia, and New Zealand. Hendricks led the push to expand the team and what the company offers. You’ll spot him in leadership bios and interviews where he talks about AAA game development. If you’re curious, check their about page: Blind Squirrel Games company overview (https://blindsquirrelentertainment.com/about).
Blind Squirrel Sports Bar and Matthew Rumpke
Blind Squirrel Sports Bar is a restaurant and nightlife spot with the same name. Matthew Rumpke owns and runs at least one location, taking care of daily management, local marketing, and how the venue operates. The bar puts on live events, serves food and drinks, and tries to connect with its neighborhood.
Rumpke hires the staff, books the bands, and keeps the bar’s local identity strong. If you want to know more about this Blind Squirrel, check local business directories for ownership and hours.
Blind Squirrel: Brands and Business Ventures
The Blind Squirrel name actually covers game development, local sports bars, and some pretty different business styles. Each one has its own way of doing things, its own trademarks, and a set of values that affect the people working there and the customers who show up.
Blind Squirrel Games: Video Game Development Studio
Blind Squirrel Games is a full-service video game studio. You might recognize them for co-development, ports, and remasters. They’ve worked on big projects like Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and helped add creatures and content to live-service games like New World.
The studio also creates original games like Drifters Loot the Galaxy and Cosmorons under its entertainment company. They handle design, engineering, and cross-platform work.
The company grew by adding new teams, like the one in Colombia, to boost its co-development power. Blind Squirrel Games is part of Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. (BSEI), which looks after trademarks, strategy, and business units.
Blind Squirrel Sports Bar: Louisville and Florence Locations
Blind Squirrel Sports Bar runs neighborhood pubs in Louisville and Florence. They focus on live music, craft drinks, and sports on TV. If you stop in, you’ll see calendars packed with local bands, sports nights, and menus built for groups.
These bars care about customer experience, seasonal food, and booking events. You can find their hours and shows on social media or local listings. Even though they share the Blind Squirrel name, the bar and the game studio are totally separate—so the bar follows restaurant industry standards, not game studio rules.
Trademarks, Policies, and Corporate Values
Blind Squirrel Entertainment (BSEI) owns trademarks like Blind Squirrel®, Drifters Loot the Galaxy®, and Cosmorons™.
They say they hire people fairly, making it clear they protect candidates of all backgrounds, including sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veteran status.
If you decide to apply, you’ll probably notice nondiscrimination language in their job postings and HR materials.
When it comes to transparency, BSEI puts out machine-readable files for negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts, keeping up with regulatory requirements.
Those files let regulators, app developers, and researchers dig into health plan and provider data.
You can look at those disclosures to get a sense of how the company handles healthcare arrangements for employees and contractors.
