Industry Trends and Perspectives Get Prepared: Minimum Wage Increases Are Coming in 2026 Dec 2, 2025 | 8 min read Learn about upcoming changes to minimum wage that will impact restaurant operators in 2026. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Boost Restaurant Performance: 5 Automated Recommendations for Managers Nov 25, 2025 | 5 min read See how AI empowers restaurant managers with smarter ordering, prep, labor, and weather-based recommendations to boost performance and profitability. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Navigating Inventory Management Across Currencies and Languages in EMEA Oct 21, 2025 | 3 min read Discover how multi-currency, multi-language inventory management helps EMEA brands improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency across markets. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory 5 Best Practices for Your Restaurant’s Inventory Workflow Sep 2, 2025 | 5 min read Learn how to simplify, streamline, and strengthen your inventory workflow, from setup to review, using best practices shared at Crunchtime’s 2024 Ops Summit. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory How to Translate Restaurant Sales Forecasts into Better Prep, Ordering, and Labor Planning Aug 29, 2025 | 5 min read Discover how to use Crunchtime’s forecasting tools to optimize labor, reduce waste, and improve restaurant operations across all dayparts and revenue centers. Read more
Labor and Scheduling How Restaurants Can Drive Better Labor Planning and Execution in 3 Steps Jul 24, 2025 | 3 min read Learn how Crunchtime's scheduling tools help you forecast accurately, auto-schedule efficiently, and optimize labor with real-time insights and reporting. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory How 3 Leading Restaurant Brands Are Winning at Food Cost Control Jul 22, 2025 | 6 min read Discover proven food cost control strategies from top operators shared at Crunchtime's Ops Summit. Real savings, smarter decisions, and scalable solutions. Read more
Labor and Scheduling Hidden Gems in Labor & Scheduling: 9 Features that Make Life Easier for Restaurant Operators Jul 10, 2025 | 4 min read Discover hidden features in Crunchtime’s labor tools: from auto-forecasting to TOR thresholds, that boost accuracy, save time, and simplify scheduling. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory How Crunchtime’s AI Forecast Accurately Predicts Holiday Demand Jun 20, 2025 | 2 min read Learn how AI forecasting takes the uncertainty out of holiday planning for restaurants. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Inventory Without the Guesswork: How AI is Powering Restaurant Efficiency Jun 11, 2025 | 4 min read Learn how AI and predictive analytics are helping restaurants to optimize their inventory levels. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory 3 Subtle Missteps that Sabotage Your Restaurant’s Inventory Accuracy May 23, 2025 | 4 min read Learn how to identify and address subtle breakdowns in inventory processes and set your restaurant up for more accurate reporting and healthier margins. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory Ignoring the Weather Could Cost You: The Importance of Weather in Restaurant Forecasting Apr 4, 2025 | 4 min read Learn how factoring weather into restaurant forecasting can help optimize inventory, reduce waste, and improve profitability. Discover effective strategies for weather-driven forecasting in this insightful blog. Read more