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[Webinar Preview] Experts from Top Dunkin' Franchisee and LM Restaurants to Share Scheduling Best Practices

Industry Trends and Perspectives

[Webinar Preview] Experts from Top Dunkin' Franchisee and LM Restaurants to Share Scheduling Best Practices

Apr 25, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover how to fix the most common issues using tools that help every restaurant manager schedule like your best manager.

A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 1

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A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 1

Apr 24, 2025 | 3 min read

Boost profitability in your restaurant by focusing on back-of-house operations. Discover key strategies to reduce waste, optimize labor, and ensure operational consistency.

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Red Lobster’s Digital Transformation: CIO Shawn Harrs Shares What’s Next

Apr 8, 2025 | 2 min read

Red Lobster CIO Shawn Harrs shares what is next for the company as it undergoes a digital transformation

[RLC Preview] Leaders from Burger King and Fox Restaurant Concepts to Share Strategies for Growth

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[RLC Preview] Leaders from Burger King and Fox Restaurant Concepts to Share Strategies for Growth

Apr 2, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover strategies for growth from leaders at Burger King, Fox Restaurant Concepts, and Smalls Sliders at Crunchtime's Innovation Forum, part of the Restaurant Leadership Conference.

8 Red Flags of Restaurant Scheduling: How to Spot and Fix Broken Scheduling Habits

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8 Red Flags of Restaurant Scheduling: How to Spot and Fix Broken Scheduling Habits

Mar 20, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover the eight common scheduling pitfalls in restaurants and how to fix them to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance guest experiences.

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Women in Restaurant Tech: Cooper's Hawk CIO Susan Lucas Leads Tech Transformation to Complement Guest Experience

Mar 11, 2025 | 2 min read

Cooper’s Hawk CIO Susan Lucas leads a tech-driven transformation, leveraging data and AI to enhance guest experiences while maintaining the brand's human-centered hospitality focus.

Women in Restaurant Leadership: Execs from Shake Shake, 7 Brew, & Popeyes Share Key Insights for Growth & Representation

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Women in Restaurant Leadership: Execs from Shake Shake, 7 Brew, & Popeyes Share Key Insights for Growth & Representation

Mar 3, 2025 | 3 min read

Women leaders from Shake Shack, 7 Brew, and Popeyes discuss strategies for advancing female leadership in the restaurant industry at Crunchtime’s 2024 Ops Summit.

Introducing Weather-Driven AI Forecasting for Restaurants

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Introducing Weather-Driven AI Forecasting for Restaurants

Feb 27, 2025 | 4 min read

Learn how Crunchtime factors weather into restaurant forecasting to help operators plan more accurately around customer demand.

Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: SPB Hospitality

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Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: SPB Hospitality

Feb 24, 2025 | 4 min read

Discover how SPB Hospitality improved operational efficiency and reduced costs, earning a top spot in the 2024 Ops Excellence Awards through innovative use of Crunchtime solutions.

Women in Restaurant Tech: How Franchisee Experience Shapes Popeyes’ Growth and Operations

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Women in Restaurant Tech: How Franchisee Experience Shapes Popeyes’ Growth and Operations

Feb 18, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover how Devin Games leverages her franchisee experience to drive operational excellence and growth at Popeyes, focusing on efficiency, support, and bridging corporate and franchisee perspectives.

Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: Five Guys

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Ops Excellence Awards Finalist Spotlight: Five Guys

Feb 13, 2025 | 4 min read

Discover how Five Guys achieved operational excellence and global expansion through strategic technology partnerships and a steadfast commitment to quality and simplicity.

[Webinar Recap] Key Takeaways on Growth from Freddy’s & 7 Brew

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[Webinar Recap] Key Takeaways on Growth from Freddy’s & 7 Brew

Feb 11, 2025 | 3 min read

In this recap of Crunchtime's most recent Ops Innovators webinar, you can discover key growth strategies from Freddy’s and 7 Brew to help successfully scale your restaurant business in 2025. Learn how tailored support, data, and technology can drive expansion.

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