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Industry Trends and Perspectives

When Foodborne Illness Makes Headlines, Restaurant Operators Can't Afford to Wait. 7 Steps to Take Now.

Jul 13, 2026 | 3 min read

Ensure food safety in your restaurant with standardized processes and a HACCP framework. Protect guests and maintain trust amid foodborne illness outbreaks.

Zenput Is Now Named Crunchtime Ops Execution

QSR Automations Products Are Now Named Crunchtime Kitchen and Crunchtime Host

BizIQ+ Is Now Named Crunchtime Insights (along with some major upgrades!)

What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: June 2026

Introducing Photo Intelligence: Achieve 100% Store Visibility Without Manual Reviews

Introducing AI Analyst: Get Instant Answers from Complex Ops Data

Introducing AI Actions: Transform Operational Data into Instant Corrective Action

Introducing AI-Powered Voice Inventory: Count 3-4x Faster with Hands-Free Entry

Crunchtime Introduces 4 New AI Capabilities to Elevate Operations Management Lifecycle

Industry Trends and Perspectives

When Foodborne Illness Makes Headlines, Restaurant Operators Can't Afford to Wait. 7 Steps to Take Now.

Jul 13, 2026 | 3 min read

Ensure food safety in your restaurant with standardized processes and a HACCP framework. Protect guests and maintain trust amid foodborne illness outbreaks.

Industry Trends and Perspectives

Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: MSC Cruises

Jul 9, 2026 | 6 min read

Discover how MSC Cruises modernized operations with Crunchtime, saving 25,000 labor hours and driving consistent, exceptional guest experiences fleet-wide.

Industry Trends and Perspectives

Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Gong cha

Jul 7, 2026 | 7 min read

Learn how Gong cha uses Crunchtime to drive operational excellence, improve consistency, and support growth across its franchise network.

Food Costs and Inventory

Forecasting Beyond the World Cup: Prevent Event-Driven Demand from Skewing Your Data

Jul 2, 2026 | 2 min read

Don’t let World Cup sales skew your data. Learn how to use Crunchtime’s Excluded Consumption feature to keep your future labor and prep forecasts accurate.

AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting

[Webinar Recap] Where AI Delivers Value Today: 5 Lessons from Restaurant Operators

Jun 30, 2026 | 5 min read

Learn how operators at SSP America, JRI Hospitality, and Logan's Roadhouse are using AI to improve efficiency and support restaurant teams.

Crunchtime News and Culture

How Operators Can Prepare for World Cup Trading Pressure Before Matchday Arrives

Jun 3, 2026 | 4 min read

Prepare your hospitality operations for the World Cup's trading pressure with AI-driven insights to boost efficiency, manage inventory, and enhance guest experiences.

AI, Automation, Data, Analytics, and Reporting

[Webinar Preview] How Restaurant Leaders from 3 Top Brands Are Modernizing Ops with AI

Jun 2, 2026 | 4 min read

Join our June 17th webinar to learn how restaurant leaders from SSP America, JRI Hospitality, and Logan's Roadhouse are using practical AI to modernize operations.

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When Foodborne Illness Makes Headlines, Restaurant Operators Can't Afford to Wait. 7 Steps to Take Now.

News from Crunchtime

Zenput Is Now Named Crunchtime Ops Execution

QSR Automations Products Are Now Named Crunchtime Kitchen and Crunchtime Host

BizIQ+ Is Now Named Crunchtime Insights (along with some major upgrades!)

What's New from Crunchtime

What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: June 2026

Introducing Photo Intelligence: Achieve 100% Store Visibility Without Manual Reviews

Introducing AI Analyst: Get Instant Answers from Complex Ops Data

Introducing AI Actions: Transform Operational Data into Instant Corrective Action

Introducing AI-Powered Voice Inventory: Count 3-4x Faster with Hands-Free Entry

Crunchtime Introduces 4 New AI Capabilities to Elevate Operations Management Lifecycle

When Foodborne Illness Makes Headlines, Restaurant Operators Can't Afford to Wait. 7 Steps to Take Now.

Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: MSC Cruises

Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Gong cha

Forecasting Beyond the World Cup: Prevent Event-Driven Demand from Skewing Your Data

[Webinar Recap] Where AI Delivers Value Today: 5 Lessons from Restaurant Operators

What’s New in the Crunchtime Suite: June 2026

How Restaurant Operators Can Prepare for Mid-Year Minimum Wage Changes

Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: Panini Kabob Grill

7 Reasons Why Fast-Growing Chicken Brands Need More Than Great Chicken to Win

Ops Excellence Awards Spotlight Series: P.F. Chang’s

How Operators Can Prepare for World Cup Trading Pressure Before Matchday Arrives

[Webinar Preview] How Restaurant Leaders from 3 Top Brands Are Modernizing Ops with AI