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Meet the 35+ Restaurant Industry MVPs Leading the Conversation at Ops Summit 2026

Industry Trends and Perspectives

Meet the 35+ Restaurant Industry MVPs Leading the Conversation at Ops Summit 2026

Feb 12, 2026 | 4 min read

Meet the 30+ Crunchtime customers presenting at Ops Summit 2026 and see how top brands are driving operational excellence across restaurants and hospitality.

Why Ops Summit 2026 Is A Must-Attend Event for QSR Automations Customers

Industry Trends and Perspectives

Why Ops Summit 2026 Is A Must-Attend Event for QSR Automations Customers

Feb 9, 2026 | 5 min read

Crunchtime Kitchen customers: discover new strategies, product insights, and networking at Ops Summit 2026, March 16–18 in Arlington, Texas.

[Ops Summit 2026 Preview] Learn the Winning Moves from Industry All-Stars

Crunchtime News and Culture

[Ops Summit 2026 Preview] Learn the Winning Moves from Industry All-Stars

Dec 18, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover top strategies for operational excellence from industry leaders and gain insights into wow-level leadership at the Crunchtime Ops Summit 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

Insights from FSTEC 2025: High-Impact Growth Strategies for the Kitchen Operations Lifecycle

Industry Trends and Perspectives

Insights from FSTEC 2025: High-Impact Growth Strategies for the Kitchen Operations Lifecycle

Sep 23, 2025 | 6 min read

Discover how leading restaurant brands like Red Lobster and Zaxby's leverage technology for operational efficiency and sustainable growth, as discussed at FSTEC 2025.

[Preview] FSTEC Innovation Forum 2025: How Red Lobster and Zaxby’s Power Growth Through Smart Kitchen Operations

Industry Trends and Perspectives

[Preview] FSTEC Innovation Forum 2025: How Red Lobster and Zaxby’s Power Growth Through Smart Kitchen Operations

Sep 4, 2025 | 2 min read

Join us at FSTEC 2025 to learn how these leaders are using more accurate forecasting, real-time inventory visibility, and kitchen automation to improve efficiency and elevate the guest experience.

Ops Summit 2026: Everything to Know About this Must-Attend Event

Crunchtime News and Culture

Ops Summit 2026: Everything to Know About this Must-Attend Event

Aug 19, 2025 | 5 min read

Discover everything you need to know about Ops Summit 2026, Crunchtime's premier customer conference, including dates, location, agenda highlights, and registration details.

[Webinar Recap] Guest Experience Insights from CAVA and Panera

Industry Trends and Perspectives

[Webinar Recap] Guest Experience Insights from CAVA and Panera

Jul 31, 2025 | 5 min read

Discover how CAVA and Panera use tech and training to boost guest experience, ensure consistency, and drive loyalty across every restaurant location.

[Webinar Preview] How CAVA and Panera Bread Drive Market Share Through Guest Experience

Operational Excellence

[Webinar Preview] How CAVA and Panera Bread Drive Market Share Through Guest Experience

Jul 8, 2025 | 2 min read

Discover how leaders from Panera Bread and CAVA are using five key strategies to drive guest experience and secure their market share

[Webinar Recap] Ops Leaders Discuss the Red Flags of Restaurant Scheduling

Operational Excellence

[Webinar Recap] Ops Leaders Discuss the Red Flags of Restaurant Scheduling

May 16, 2025 | 4 min read

Discover 8 red flags of restaurant scheduling and how to fix them - featuring expert insights from LM Restaurants and Dunkin’ franchise leaders.

Insights from RLC 2025: Fueling Restaurant Growth Through Strategy and Tech

Industry Trends and Perspectives

Insights from RLC 2025: Fueling Restaurant Growth Through Strategy and Tech

May 9, 2025 | 4 min read

Discover insights from the RLC 2025 Innovation Forum, where Crunchtime and industry leaders explored tech, training, and strategies to drive store growth.

[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.

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

Industry Trends and Perspectives

[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.

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