Industry Trends and Perspectives A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 6 May 27, 2025 | 3 min read Discover the key to scaling your restaurant by focusing on back-of-house operations for sustainable profitability and growth. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 5 May 20, 2025 | 3 min read Discover how effective training can reduce costs, improve service, and boost profitability in your restaurant operations in our latest post on learning and development. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 4 May 13, 2025 | 3 min read Learn how effective inventory management and AI-powered forecasting can reduce waste, lower food costs, and drive profitability in your restaurant operations. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 3 May 7, 2025 | 3 min read Discover how operational execution impacts restaurant profitability and learn key steps to enhance task management and standardize procedures across locations for increased efficiency. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Cracking the Code to Franchisee Profitability: The Playbook Every Operator Needs May 5, 2025 | 2 min read Discover key strategies from The Profitability Playbook to help restaurant franchisees improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost growth for sustainable, long-term success. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives A Profit-First Approach to Resilient Restaurant Operations: Part 2 Apr 30, 2025 | 3 min read Optimize your restaurant's labor management with data-driven scheduling to boost profitability and efficiency. Discover key strategies for aligning labor with real-time operational needs. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives 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. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory When Should You Consider an Inventory Management RFP for Your Restaurant? Apr 17, 2025 | 6 min read Learn what to include in a restaurant inventory management system RFP to ensure operational excellence and long-term growth for your multi-unit restaurant brand. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives 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. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives 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. Read more
Team Execution and Efficiency Convenience Store Food Safety Audits: 3 Must-Check Areas Feb 20, 2025 | 2 min read Ensure food safety at your convenience store with audits focusing on cleanliness, temperature control, and compliance. Learn proactive measures to maintain high standards and protect your brand. Read more
Team Execution and Efficiency 3 Objectives to Improve Promotional and LTO Compliance in C-Stores Jan 24, 2025 | 2 min read Optimize your C-store promotions with three key objectives: micro-market testing, digitizing processes, and leveraging mobile technology for seamless execution and compliance. Read more