Team Execution and Efficiency How Whataburger Scaled Operations in Less Than 3 Months Across 800+ Restaurants with Zenput Jun 4, 2024 | 3 min read Learn how Whataburger scaled operations in less than three months across 800+ restaurants by implementing Zenput Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives Ops Summit 2024 Preview: How to Amp it Up with Keynote Speaker Jim Knight May 30, 2024 | 2 min read Ops Summit 2024 will feature a dynamic keynote by Jim Knight, Culture That Rocks: How to Amp it Up & Deliver Sustainable Results. Read more
Food Costs and Inventory How Shake Shack Uses 5 Nontraditional KPIs to Control Costs May 28, 2024 | 3 min read Learn how Shake Shack uses 5 nontraditional KPIs to control costs and drive accountability. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture New! Pre-Conference Training Day at Ops Summit 2024 May 21, 2024 | 3 min read Discover what's in store at Ops Summit 2024 with pre-conference training opportunities and specialized programs to enhance your conference experience. Read more
Labor and Scheduling The Compliance Dilemma: Tackling Labor Laws in the Restaurant Industry May 16, 2024 | 6 min read Learn how restaurants can tackle the complexities of labor law compliance by exploring strategies for achieving a fair and compliant workplace. Read more
Industry Trends and Perspectives The Shift Where Everything Broke—the Fryer, the Cooler, AND the Law May 15, 2024 | 4 min read Discover the chaos of a disastrous shift, where everything breaks down, from equipment to compliance issues. Explore the challenges faced and the turning point in this industry perspective. Read more
Operational Excellence How Two Leading Burger Chains Empower Field Users to Drive Change May 9, 2024 | 3 min read Learn how top burger chains Burgerville and Whataburger empower field users to drive change and improve operations with innovative strategies and key insights. Read more
Data, Analytics, and Reporting The ROI of Ops Management: 5 Value Drivers to Know and Use May 7, 2024 | 3 min read Discover the key value drivers in restaurant operations management, from purchasing to labor and sales, and learn how to maximize efficiency and profitability. Read more
Labor and Scheduling Free Guide: 4 Steps to Control Labor Costs in Every Restaurant Apr 24, 2024 | 3 min read Refresh your restaurant's labor cost control strategy with our new guide. Learn how to identify hidden costs, assess your current state, execute strategies, and monitor for success. Read more
Team Execution and Efficiency 18 Operational Must-Haves for Your 2024 Health Inspection Checklist Apr 22, 2024 | 3 min read Ensure your business is up to code with these 18 operational must-haves for your 2024 health inspection checklist. Keep customers safe and compliant with these key tips. Read more
Operational Excellence How Fazoli's Controls Food & Labor Costs to Maintain Operational Excellence Apr 22, 2024 | 2 min read Discover how Fazoli's maintains operational excellence through controlling food and labor costs. Learn how this QSR Italian chain sets the benchmark for success in the restaurant industry. Read more
Crunchtime News and Culture Top 3 Reasons to Visit Crunchtime at the National Restaurant Association Show Apr 18, 2024 | 2 min read Discover why you should visit Crunchtime at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show to learn, drive innovation, and prepare for growth. Read more