Crunchtime News and Culture Ops Summit 2024: What to Know Before You Go Nov 6, 2024 | 4 min read Get all the essential details for Ops Summit 2024 in Boston, including registration, schedule, attire, and event highlights. Read more
Labor and Scheduling Improving the Age-Old Challenge of Restaurant Employee Retention with Earned Wage Access Nov 5, 2024 | 3 min read Discover how Earned Wage Access can revolutionize restaurant employee retention by addressing financial stress and reducing turnover, leading to a more stable and engaged workforce. Read more
Operational Excellence New from Zenput: Scaling Personalization with Attributes and Calendar Events Oct 31, 2024 | 2 min read Calendar Events now allow customers to more accurately assign projects and tasks to their stores based on an event, which might happen at different times across different locations. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory What is AI Forecasting and How Can it Improve Restaurant Operations? Oct 29, 2024 | 6 min read Learn how investing in AI forecasting can help restaurants plan for demand more accurately and stay one step ahead for more efficient, profitable operations. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Introducing AI Forecasting to Help Restaurants Improve Profitability Oct 22, 2024 | 3 min read Discover how Crunchtime’s new AI forecasting enhances accuracy, reduces waste, and optimizes labor for restaurants, driving greater profitability and efficiency. Read more
Operational Excellence Customer Spotlight: Gong cha’s Franchise Business Leader, Rebecca Kahn Oct 21, 2024 | 3 min read Learn how Rebecca Kahn, Franchise Business Leader at Gong cha utilizes technology such as Zenput to enable operations Read more
Operational Excellence How Confident Are You in Your Restaurant’s Growth Strategies? 4 Ways to Take Action Oct 17, 2024 | 3 min read Boost your restaurant's growth with actionable strategies and insights. Learn how to assess, prioritize, plan, and communicate for operational excellence and expansion. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory 10 Reasons Crunchtime is the Perfect Brew for Coffee Chains Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read Streamline your coffee chain operations with Crunchtime. Discover the 10 benefits of using this powerful platform to enhance efficiency, consistency, and growth in your coffee business. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Key Topics and Takeaways from FSTEC 2024’s Innovation Forum Oct 15, 2024 | 3 min read Key Topics and Takeaways from FSTEC 2024 Innovation Forum including discussion about the role of AI and tech flexibility Read more
Training and Talent Development How Common Restaurant Training and Development Challenges Can Disrupt Location Growth Oct 9, 2024 | 3 min read Discover strategies to overcome common restaurant training challenges and achieve operational excellence, ensuring consistent employee development and growth across all locations. Read more
Operational Excellence Customer Spotlight: Sizzling Platter’s Learning and Development Specialist, Matthew Smith Oct 7, 2024 | 3 min read Gain insight into how Sizzling Platter's Learning and Development Specialist Matthew Smith deals with the challenges of managing eight different brands Read more
Operational Excellence 3 Common Challenges with Tasks and SOPs that Can Obstruct Unit Growth Oct 2, 2024 | 3 min read Discover strategies to overcome operational challenges in restaurants by enhancing task management and SOPs for consistent growth and exceptional guest experiences. Read more